ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Here is instalment one from my "Hawker Hurricanes around the world" project--WIP here: This is the Arma Hawker Hurricane Mk I/trop kit late/post war version of the only Hurricane that served in Australia. I found the kit challenging in places (e.g., cockpit, propeller/spinner, nav lights), but in other ways it is a real beauty (I was especially impressed with the decals). I have another three Arma Mk Is in my stash so I'm hoping I can take some lessons learned from this one and apply them to those. Edited May 24, 2021 by ModelingEdmontonian 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Very nice indeed,...... I do like the single Aussie Hurricane,...... I`m torn between the silver scheme and the intermediate camouflage in RAAF colours,..... looking at yours,.. I may do both now!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, tonyot said: Very nice indeed,...... I do like the single Aussie Hurricane,...... I`m torn between the silver scheme and the intermediate camouflage in RAAF colours,..... looking at yours,.. I may do both now!! Yes both look good don't they! I saved my decals to do the other scheme if I ever want to. In this case I wanted to start completing some Hurricanes so the simpler version appealed! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Nicely done! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 I realized when I photographed the underside that the identification light glue (Micro Kristal Klear) hadn't dried and was just showing up as an ugly white. It ended up taking days to dry which seems odd--usually it's quick. Anyway, now it's dry and the "amber" (yellow paint dabbed over red) is showing. I was glad it worked in the end! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Very nice build. Arma kits are the kits to go for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I do like this scheme, that is a lovely model. Great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Great work, ME! Excellent build and the alu' finish really looks the part! Looking forward to seeing you progress through your odyssey. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Wow! That's great! 👍👍 So the RAAF example is a from-the-box build? Sounds like the excuse I need to get one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, kapam said: Wow! That's great! 👍👍 So the RAAF example is a from-the-box build? Sounds like the excuse I need to get one. Yup, 100% OOB: https://www.armahobby.com/70021-hurricane-mk-i-trop-model-kit.html With markings for two versions of the RAAF Hurricane. Highly recommend and would love to see pics posted if you build it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 That's lovely and different, great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Oz now has a couple of companions from North America (Royal Navy plane, but USA markings for Operation Torch) and South America (Argentina)! Links to the other RFIs are here: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 With phase one of my "Hawker Hurricanes around the world" project complete--a Hurricane in markings from every continent--a couple of group photos added here seemed appropriate. Besides Australia in the top left, we have: South America (Argentina; AZ Mk IV); Africa (Egypt; Arma Mk IIc); North America (USA; Airfix Mk XII); Europe (Poland; AZ Mk I); and Asia (Iran; AZ Mk IIc). Phase two (Hurricanes in all the markings of all the other Allies, except those using RAF markings) is well underway here: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 What a brilliant concept and great collection of Hurri's! Well done indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 For North America, you could have done an RCAF one. Even an early fabric-winged Hurricane. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 hours ago, dogsbody said: For North America, you could have done an RCAF one. Even an early fabric-winged Hurricane. Chris Yes, but that would fall into the more-or-less typical RAF markings category that I'm steering clear of. Others have pointed out that there are some true USAAF versions I could have done as opposed to a Royal Navy plane "disguised" as USA, but it's all done now and I really enjoyed the Operation Torch build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Lovely addition to your great project ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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