DaveJL Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Hasegawa Hurricane IIC, marked as HL608 'Sir Roderic' of 94 Squadron, based in the Western Desert in 1942. 'Sir Roderic' was one of three aircraft dedicated to a trio of brothers of the MacRoberts Baronetcy who were all killed in RAF service. Lady MacRoberts, the mother of the three men, donated £25,000 to purchase a Sterling Bomber in 1941 then, later, an additional £25,000 for four Hurricanes, three in memory of her sons, and one being named in her honour. Sir Roderic was killed flying such a machine with 94 Squadron in 1941. His dedicated airframe was initially LH851 before being moved to HL608. Extras used included Eduard cockpit etch, Eduard mask, AML camouflage mask and Skys decals. Paints are from MRP; weathering is a mixture of Flory wash, Abteiling oils and some Tamiya sets. The build thread is below: Enough waffle, some pictures. It's not the best Hurricane you'll ever see but I'm happy with it and sits well with my other Hurricane and Spitfires. Thanks for looking and stay safe. Dave 42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Nice Hurricane there. I suspect you are familiar with the family story? Lady MacRobert was a formidable person. The family trust runs the house and I can thoroughly recommend a break there No connection with it other than as a paying guest! https://www.dounesidehouse.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Wow! That is one sweet Hurricane- very nice weathering and wear; looks like she's been rode hard and put up wet, as we say here in Texas! Sir Sydney is smiling down on this one! Now go get a Tomahawk or Kittyhawk and do a 112 Sq. kite to go with this one! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Oooh! Sharp Hurricane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Very nice Hurricane indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Thanks chaps. @JohnT I only read up on the background briefly when researching this build. I have to say, that guest house looks very nice indeed, exactly the sort of place the missus and I would stay @72modeler a Hasegawa Kittyhawk is on my list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 48 minutes ago, DaveJL said: Thanks chaps. @JohnT I only read up on the background briefly when researching this build. I have to say, that guest house looks very nice indeed, exactly the sort of place the missus and I would stay @72modeler a Hasegawa Kittyhawk is on my list! there is a nice spa and the chef is super. Nice walks in the grounds. Go give her a treat. She won’t moan about stash acquisitions for weeks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 That's most certainly not the worst Hurricane I've ever seen either! Lovely job, really like your paint and weathering. I knew about the Stirling but hadn't heard of the Hurricanes before. You could also add a XV Squadron Buccaneer and Tornado to the theme! Really nice model! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Great Hurri always love that desert scheme Quite a back story too. I think when I travel one day to Scotland I'll look to go to Douneside Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Sweet Hurricane! That's so well done Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Beautifully done there Sir!! I always love a Hurricane build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 A cracking Hurricane, do like the desert scheme. Looks fab to me. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Thank you for the history and the superb build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Gorgeous, I really like the weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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