Popular Post shortCummins Posted May 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2022 Here is my build of Airfix’s 1:48 Hawker Hurricane MkI I wanted to build a “naked” version, showing the materials that were used to build the aircraft, I fully understand that the aircraft would never have looked like this, “dope” would have been used to stretch/tighten the linen material over its wooden frame and that paint/camo’ would have been applied in the manufacturing process. Also I’ve used the spinner from the Sea Hurricane as I managed to mess-up painting the “normal” spinner. Xtreme Metals were used for the NMF MRP for the linen Uschi van der Rosen decals were used for the woodgrain effect. Eduard seat harness was the only “after market” used in the build. Here are some photos… You can find my build log here… until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 98 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 James @81-er and John @Biggles87 suggest some “family photos” with my previous “naked” builds, so here are some pickies… My first attempt, a “wooden” mossy… the wood effect was made using a PE mask My most recent, a Polikarpov i-16 these wood decals were from AK A 1:32 Ju EF-126/127 these wood decals were a model specific set from Uschi until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 62 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Wow! Superb interpretation of an excellent kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 John, A lovely and thoughtful treatment of this subject, and a most engaging and educational WIP. It's been a pleasure to watch and the result certainly doesn't disappoint, Cheers, Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 They are all charming and interesting models, and very well done. I'd seen the mosquito before but missed all of the others so it's been good to catch up. Would you consider doing a modern aircraft with its combination of steel, aluminium and composites? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Thanks for the photos. I somehow missed the I-16 completely, I’d better go and find the WIP. Stay safe. John 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Just amazing, brilliant work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 The finished product looks absolutely fantastic, John, you're right to be proud of that. Thank you for the family pictures as well, they make an excellent collection. You've really honed the art of naked aircraft James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Great and so unusual! Should we call you Woody? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Like that! Very interesting take on the Hurricane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Great work John and it's great to see a naked Hurricane, this is a lovely enterpretation of it too. Wonderful to see the group photos with the others too. Congratulations. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 🤩 Splendid ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Really interesting and a well built model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Really good to see the construction of these a/c and a pleasure to see them in something other than the "standard" camo patterns. Lovely work all round. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I find your models skillful and... provocative! This Hurricane certainly has me thinking about its composite construction and makes for a striking presentation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Interesting, clever & nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I really like these kits and think they make a lovely change to what we see and model all the time. Two big ticks for originality and craftsmanship. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Brilliant work on the Hurricane, and the others! Being partial to Soviet aircraft, I especially like that I-16. Next to the Hurricane, you can see just how tiny it was. I'd love to give a wooden-winged Il-2 Shturmovik this treatment. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Those are so cool!!! I love that idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Very nice idea. It certainly makes you think about their construction. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Awesome. I'm doing a "naked" P-40 at the moment 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 great work, all models 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Great idea and beautiful models. An amazingly interesting collections. Criticisms and comments? Build and show us another one. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Wot they all said. I think you've found a very popular variation to the usual builds, John. Keep them coming mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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