Popular Post GRK Posted July 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2022 Hi all, here's the latest off the bench- Hasegawa's Tankbuster Hurricane. Picked this one up off @Julien a while back with lots of extra goodies including Mastercaster exhausts and wheels, Blackbird decals, resin 40mm's, Basic line harness and masks to which i added a Squadron vac form canopy so i could display it open. I've always wanted a tankbuster version so made up to have finished it and have it sitting proudly in the cabinet. Went with old BP188 from No.6 squadron and have shown it just back from a sortie with the gun covers shredded and oil leaking everywhere! Tried a new approach for the fabric gun covers by cutting out a couple of squared from some very thin self adhesive foil and then poking holes though and painting them. They're a touch too thick and rumpled but think they look ok. Really pleased with the paintwork, the azure blue is MRP and rest Tamiya. I tried something i'd seen someone else do on here (I'm sorry i can't remeber who!) but i copied and pulled off the scouring pad from a sponge and teased it apart to use as a highlight/distressing mask. I've got the Uschi splatter masks but think the scouring pad method is much more random and effective (plus you can bend it into those corners much more easily) so will be using this on my next build. I've definitely over weathered the reverse sides of the prop but all those forward operating strips in the desert wouldn't have done them much good I'm sure! Thanks to @Troy Smith and @pacificmustang for some guidance on a few details and for providing some inspiration! Thanks Graeme Spotted after i took this that some black pigment had made its way on to the side- luckily managed to wipe it off before it smudged in! 82 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep_calm Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Beautiful build! Gun covers look very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 That's very impressive, love the colours and the weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holzhamer Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Well done! That’s a fine looking Hurricane, and the colours look perfect. The tank buster is my favourite Hurri version, so thanks for posting it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Excellent! A superb result with a very interesting subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 2 hours ago, GRK said: I've definitely over weathered the reverse sides of the prop but all those forward operating strips in the desert wouldn't have done them much good I'm sure! the rear of the prop blades scour down to bare metal from the tip on the rear.... on metal blades. see here for photos and details. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235108742-hawker-hurricane-mk-i-tropical-73-squadron-north-africa-1942/#elControls_4375766_menu MkII's used Rotol blades, made of a compressed wood composite, with a type of fabric sheathing. as can be seen here by the way the break off I mention this as it's changeable if you can be faffed. 2 hours ago, GRK said: and oil leaking everywhere! actually underdone. the main oil leaks is out the back of of the engine bay, and it blows back along the fuselage, and then along the bottom edge of the UC doors, then back under the wing. Makes a very distinctive stain on the UC doors that is often mistaken for mud.... seen here on Sammy Allard's VY-K, and on the one the background. Good underside shot, note the opild leaking from just in front of the carb intake, the onto the UC doors, going along them, and then back over the wing. , And another with a trop filter Perhaps of use if you do another one, just some small detail points. Overall a very well painted and finished model, 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Thanks all for your comments. @Troy Smith Thanks for the heads up on the very shiny metal looking wood effect I've achieved on the prop... I'll go back and paint it back to black, easy enough as I haven't glued it on. I think I've got the pattern of the oil slicks ok but agree it could be thicker. Thanks again for the info, i do want it looking as good as i can make it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 That looks lusciously dusty and faded Graeme. Some really sensitive colour work there and a pleasure to see. Best, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 That's a stunning build and finish Graeme - the weathering is superb! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Really lovely build. The thing that stands out to be me is the attention to detail in paint, finish and small features. Troy's comments are also very helpful reference. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Oh that is superb Graeme . Brilliant job. Your exhaust stains are a far better shape than mine too . Absolutely brilliant job . She looks the bizz alright . Colours look spot on Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Thanks again all. 11 hours ago, pacificmustang said: Oh that is superb Graeme . Brilliant job. Your exhaust stains are a far better shape than mine too . Absolutely brilliant job . She looks the bizz alright . Colours look spot on Bruce Thanks Bruce, it was your comment about the exhausts that meant i had a proper look. In fact until you mentioned that you didn't feel that the stain followed the wing shape I hadn't realised that it WAS the wing shape and therefore the way the airflow passed over it that governed the stain pattern. Penny dropped!!! Seems obvious now... so thanks for filling in another knowledge gap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Absolutely superb. The oil staining underneath from the "total loss lubrication system" looks good to my eyes. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Fantastic, a joy to behold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Very good work and the finished appearance is very convincing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Maynard Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 superb model! As has been said, the colour looks spot on and the weathering is IMO just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Superb. I like the faded paintwork, dust and exhaust staining in particular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Very nice finish and it would be all too easy to over weather it but you've nailed it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 Thanks again all for taking the time to leave a comment. Always nice to read them and a nice way to 'complete' the build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
providence Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Great work ! I you manage to deal with the junction area behind the radiator. Providence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 hours ago, providence said: Great work ! I you manage to deal with the junction area behind the radiator. Providence thank you, yes that area isn’t the best. Lots of sanding and filling so a lot of the raised ribbing detail is lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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