AliGauld Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Never having built an Airfix Hurricane before and needing to go with something simple as I need to get going with the Eduard Spitfires and strip and respray the Sunderland. I thought I would have a go at an Aldi Special. I'll get going with it after my Night Shifts this week. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Looking forward to this, I have built a couple ofvthese and really enjoyed them. Good luck with the night shifts Alistair Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking forward to this, I have built a couple ofvthese and really enjoyed them. Good luck with the night shifts Alistair Chris Thanks Chris, I'm hoping it'll be straight forward. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, AliGauld said: I'm hoping it'll be straight forward. overall it is, but pay attention to fit, and I suggest using the upper/lower wing halves taped together as jig for the front of the wheel bay, as it's easy to misalign and can cause fit problems later. Dry fit the front between taped wing parts, get alignedm, add a little liquid glue for capillary action. Let set, repeat with rest of wheel well. see here https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235052380-hurricane-airfix-72nd-fabric-wing-mki-oob/ HTH 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: overall it is, but pay attention to fit, and I suggest using the upper/lower wing halves taped together as jig for the front of the wheel bay, as it's easy to misalign and can cause fit problems later. Dry fit the front between taped wing parts, get alignedm, add a little liquid glue for capillary action. Let set, repeat with rest of wheel well. see here https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235052380-hurricane-airfix-72nd-fabric-wing-mki-oob/ HTH Thanks very much Troy, I'm certain that will be a huge help. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Super excited to watch this one, @AliGauld! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RET Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Make sure you don't leave any Blood on the Tracks with this one. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 25 minutes ago, ModelingEdmontonian said: Super excited to watch this one, @AliGauld! Thanks very much and pull up a comfy seat. 4 minutes ago, RET said: Make sure you don't leave any Blood on the Tracks with this one. 😄 It'll all be fine as long as we keep The Jack of Heart away from the thread. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RET Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Anyone with any sense has already left town. I have this kit - unbuilt - so I'm looking forward to your progress, Cheers - RET 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, RET said: Anyone with any sense has already left town. I have this kit - unbuilt - so I'm looking forward to your progress, Cheers - RET Welcome aboard. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Looks like an interesting subject Ali. I see you got the paints too! I'm sure you'll fill the thread with anecdotes and reference. I still need to add a Sea Hurricane to my meagre FAA collection. I'll pull up a seat and follow with interest. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 A nice easy build - sheltering from the storm indeed! The Airfix Hurricane has a couple of gotchas (thick trailing edge, metal behind gun covers) so make sure you don't take "too much for granted"... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, heloman1 said: Looks like an interesting subject Ali. I see you got the paints too! I'm sure you'll fill the thread with anecdotes and reference. I still need to add a Sea Hurricane to my meagre FAA collection. I'll pull up a seat and follow with interest. Colin Thanks Colin, This is just a bit of fun, I hope, but I will be doing the Arma in Navy Colours soon. 3 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: A nice easy build - sheltering from the storm indeed! The Airfix Hurricane has a couple of gotchas (thick trailing edge, metal behind gun covers) so make sure you don't take "too much for granted"... Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian. I'll make sure I don't just try to stroll this one and keep an eye out for gotchas. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Ali, I haven't seen the ARMA kit, we don't get such luxury at the bottom of Africa. My good friend Tony O'Toole, 9now elsewhere0 has built a couple. So I think on my summer sojourn to the UK, I may have to indulge. Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Ali, this is a nice kit (provided you follow what @Troy Smith says about the wheel well!) and it looks superb when built. I've done one and have another four (?) in my stash which I must get around to building soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 That’s not how you spell Swordfish! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Alistair, Look forward to this - look forward to a stripped Sunderland even more! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 21 hours ago, heloman1 said: Ali, I haven't seen the ARMA kit, we don't get such luxury at the bottom of Africa. My good friend Tony O'Toole, 9now elsewhere0 has built a couple. So I think on my summer sojourn to the UK, I may have to indulge. Colin If you can get hold of one when you're here they are great kits. 14 hours ago, jackroadkill said: Ali, this is a nice kit (provided you follow what @Troy Smith says about the wheel well!) and it looks superb when built. I've done one and have another four (?) in my stash which I must get around to building soon. Thanks for that. I'll certainly listen to all the advice that I'm given. Whether I can live up to it is a different story. 12 hours ago, mark.au said: That’s not how you spell Swordfish! Aw shucks you caught me out. I was going to start the Trumpy kit but @bigbadbadge made me go and order some aftermarket goodies for it and I will need to await thier arrival. Blame him as always I am completely innocent in this matter. . 11 hours ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Look forward to this - look forward to a stripped Sunderland even more! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I'll make a start on the Sunderland possibly on Saturday. Will I be able to show such revealing pictures on a family platform though. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Hi Alistair, Glad to see you're finally buckling down to some tricky stuff. It's a nice kit which I expect you'll have finished by the weekend. If you want to know how really not to do it, may I recommend my build of the same kit which may be found here. If you make one improvement to the kit, I'd recommend breaking out your belt sander and thinning down the trailing edges of the wing. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dandie Dinmont said: If you make one improvement to the kit, I'd recommend breaking out your belt sander and thinning down the trailing edges of the wing. Actually, thinking further on this, what I'd really do in break into one of the numerous Arma Hurricanes in your stash and replace the mighty chunk of plastic Airfix use to (incorrectly) depict the cockpit canopy with an Arma version (I think they come with open and closed versions?). Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, Dandie Dinmont said: Hi Alistair, Glad to see you're finally buckling down to some tricky stuff. It's a nice kit which I expect you'll have finished by the weekend. If you want to know how really not to do it, may I recommend my build of the same kit which may be found here. If you make one improvement to the kit, I'd recommend breaking out your belt sander and thinning down the trailing edges of the wing. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Craig. Thanks Craig, I've had a quick run through of your thread and bookmarked it. It will be a massive help. 8 minutes ago, Dandie Dinmont said: Actually, thinking further on this, what I'd really do in break into one of the numerous Arma Hurricanes in your stash and replace the mighty chunk of plastic Airfix use to (incorrectly) depict the cockpit canopy with an Arma version (I think they come with open and closed versions?). Craig. That thought had occurred to me as I've got a couple of Arma ones and the Eduard Hurristory boxing, so, should have some to spare. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 4 hours ago, AliGauld said: Aw shucks you caught me out. I was going to start the Trumpy kit but @bigbadbadge made me go and order some aftermarket goodies for it and I will need to await thier arrival. Blame him as always I am completely innocent in this matter. . 😄 Sorry Alistair, I'll take one for the team there, just tell SWMBO that I also live in Australia like the others and she won't be after my hyde😉 Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 7 hours ago, Dandie Dinmont said: I'd recommend breaking out your belt sander and thinning down the trailing edges of the wing. I know this is light hearted about the thickness but a really useful tool for this is a gooseneck cabinet scraper https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283580248580 no connection seller, just the cheapest on ebay. You can get smaller scrapers, this is 180mm/4.5 in I find it really good for doing substantial thinning, work inside the trailing edge at first, where you remove a fair amount of material, and the go carefully up to the edge, you can use a curved knife blade, but the scraper will do the main work, and it's fast. Also less messy, as you get plastic shavings rather than dust, the shaving are handy, as you can add to glue to make sprue goop, or just glue onto to small dings/dents to fill them. 7 hours ago, Dandie Dinmont said: what I'd really do in break into one of the numerous Arma Hurricanes in your stash and replace the mighty chunk of plastic Airfix use to (incorrectly) depict the cockpit canopy with an Arma version (I think they come with open and closed versions?). correct, they also made them thinner than their first issue. You would need to reduce the airfix spine a little, the problem with the Airfix canopy is the spine is too scale, and the canopy fits the spine, but due to plastic thickness, the canopy is thus too high... as is the windscreen.. Also, what Airfix provide is the very early canopy, mostly used on the L**** series, (first batch) while there are plenty of fabric wing Mk.I's with the later standard canopy. Mk.I Hurricanes are very complex in the fine details, far more than is usually understood.... @AliGauld, do you have a scheme in mind, or just the kit decals? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 13 hours ago, Troy Smith said: @AliGauld, do you have a scheme in mind, or just the kit decals? Hi Troy, I was intending to use a scraper to thin the trailing edges but thanks for the link I could use a proper Gooseneck one. I'm just going with the kit decals. It's just going to be a straight fun build. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 18 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: 😄 Sorry Alistair, I'll take one for the team there, just tell SWMBO that I also live in Australia like the others and she won't be after my hyde😉 Chris You're fine Chris. I just get that look followed by a slight shake of the head. and know there will be a reckoning later. . Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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