corsaircorp Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Hello Dames and Gents, It is a looooong protracted project that finally reach the RFI today.... I bought this box in the '80s... Pretty basic in fact, but I already had an idea for that kit.... More recently, let's say 20 years ago, I found this.... Then, after a great help from Troy and Tony O'T It was time to mate these 2 kits..... So, let's get in my area, but in Fall 1939..... Between the 9th and 15th of September,the 87Squadron crossed the channel with Hurricanes MkI Forming the 60 Wing of the Air Component for the British Expeditionary forces.... The ones who used to know me are well aware of my interest for Roland Bee Beamont..... So, Here's my poor representation of Bee's Hurricane.... I'm not pretty satisfied but it has been a hard one to crack.... The resin wing was full of flawes and bubbles, metal parts were not in the kit and son on.... The old Airfix kit was not the easiest one, then I added a lot of details in it, making the things even worst..... But I finally got it.... Franken Hurri because there are parts from all origin.... Propeller is a white metal one but I forget the name of the brand There is a lot os scrath parts, or parts from the old KMC resin kit, Italeri Hurricane and even from the new mould Airfix Hurricane.... But I tried to save the best of parts from the original kit.... Where would be the fun ???? Beamont managed to bag an air victory on the 15th of May 1940 with this Hurricane But the bird has been upgraded at the time being.... The serial is my birth year... Funny enough.... Obviously not my best one, but I'm glad to add it to my collection.... Well, family pics are coming soon.... Sincerely. CC 55 1
corsaircorp Posted August 8, 2023 Author Posted August 8, 2023 Here's the WiP for the ones mad enough to get in my lunacy.... or lunacies..... Did I talk about Bee ?? 2 of his warhorses.... But... He also test flown that Frightning.... And now, back in History, I said my area because of it.... The Hurricanes were based on the french side of the botder but not far from here.... In early May, the 109 were based at a mere 1 kilometer from my house.... There has been a lot of dogfight here in the skies..... Soooo, comments are welcome, Banters are mandatory.... Please, Don't be too severe for my poor Franken Hurricane.... It has not been a milk run to push it on RFI.... Enjoy modelling Sincerely. CC 31 1
2996 Victor Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Nice to see this one over the finish line, CC, and despite what you say I think its an excellent outcome - I'd be really happy to have it in my display cabinet! On to the next one! Cheers, Mark 1 1
Heather Kay Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Nicely done. 🍻 Don't forget Beamont was also test pilot of TSR2 XR219… *runs away very fast* 10
Dunny Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 CC, Nice to see an early ragwing, and some great family shots too, Cheers, Roger 1 1
corsaircorp Posted August 8, 2023 Author Posted August 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Nice to see this one over the finish line, CC, and despite what you say I think its an excellent outcome - I'd be really happy to have it in my display cabinet! On to the next one! Cheers, Mark Sooo, you know me too well Mark Thanks for the kind words... Still another Rag winged one but CA this time.... But I think the Airfix one will be the next in RFI.... Then the Sailors Hurri.... Not started.... Yet.... Thanks again Mark !! 2
TheBaron Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Well done CC! That's quite the airshow you have there! 1
RichieW Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 2 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Please, Don't be too severe for my poor Franken Hurricane.... I wouldn't dream of such a thing. It's a lovely addition to your collection. Richie 1
Brandy Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Congratulations on another entry in the RFI Alain, and a fine one it is, too! Ian You do NOT have to start another one to take its place! 2
georgeusa Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 From the pictures, nothing is wrong with your Hurricane, it looks great. Thanks for sharing pictures of the Hurricane and as an added bonus the Typhoon, Lightning and 109. 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Beautiful Hurricane Cousin .. Beautiful 1
bigbadbadge Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Great to see you have triumphed over this one CC, looks great to me, cracking work and lovely group photos too. Oooooo a Sea Hurricane coming too, looking forward to that one. Chris 1
corsaircorp Posted August 8, 2023 Author Posted August 8, 2023 12 hours ago, Heather Kay said: Nicely done. 🍻 Don't forget Beamont was also test pilot of TSR2 XR219… *runs away very fast* Thanks Heather; No need to run away, That's why I'm looking for a 1/48 TSR 2.... Then the Canberra too.... 2 on the bench..... Huh the Tempest ?? It is waiting right next to the bench.... Sorry for toying in your garden.... Finishing the MB152 is still a good idea.... 12 hours ago, Dunny said: CC, Nice to see an early ragwing, and some great family shots too, Cheers, Roger Thank you Roger !! I love these family shots, it give a taste of comparison... Now finishing the other ragwing one... Classic Airframe.... An old Classic Airframe I must say.... 12 hours ago, MACALAIN said: Nice, well done. Alain Thanks Alain !! 10 hours ago, TheBaron said: Well done CC! That's quite the airshow you have there! Great thanks to you Dear Baron I feel honoured !! Well, The Airshow we all are dreaming about..... My Korean war serie is even more interesting.... I mean as an airshow.... 10 hours ago, RichieW said: I wouldn't dream of such a thing. It's a lovely addition to your collection. Richie Thank you Richard !! Really glad that you like it.... Given the basis, it's not too bad.... There has been a lot of censored words on the course of building it... 9 hours ago, Brandy said: Congratulations on another entry in the RFI Alain, and a fine one it is, too! Ian You do NOT have to start another one to take its place! Thanks Ian, Hoooops... No seriously, didn't have started another one..... Yet.... 8 hours ago, giemme said: Great looking Hurri there, Alain! Ciao Many thanks Maestro G !! Did you took an account of the number of times this kit was about to crash against a wall ?? okay, I didn't choose the easy way to build it.... 7 hours ago, georgeusa said: From the pictures, nothing is wrong with your Hurricane, it looks great. Thanks for sharing pictures of the Hurricane and as an added bonus the Typhoon, Lightning and 109. Thanks Georges !! Lat's say that I know where the flaws are, and I just look at these only.... I always build in series or thema... So, it's a pleasure to show it.... 3 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Beautiful Hurricane Cousin .. Beautiful Thanks cousin !! I hope that everything is fine for you 🤞 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Great to see you have triumphed over this one CC, looks great to me, cracking work and lovely group photos too. Oooooo a Sea Hurricane coming too, looking forward to that one. Chris Thanks Chris !! Shhht, @Brandy will know it too soon Still 2 Hurries to be finished... And the Sea Hurricane... At Least one.... Huh well.... We'll see..... Thank you all Dames and Gents, Let's go for another adventure in plastic.... Translate this sentence in french litterally is not a good idea..... I think of it after writing it... Oh... Nevermind.... Only the distorted mind will see it !! Sincerely. CC 4 2
AliGauld Posted August 10, 2023 Posted August 10, 2023 Despite what you say CC I' be more than happy with that. A lovely Hurricane. Cheers, Alistair 1 1
corsaircorp Posted August 11, 2023 Author Posted August 11, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 1:13 PM, AliGauld said: Despite what you say CC I' be more than happy with that. A lovely Hurricane. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, I'm glad that you appreciate it ! 2 Hurries to be finished and then let's start Hurricanes that go to Sea !! Sincerely. CC 2
Biggles87 Posted August 12, 2023 Posted August 12, 2023 Not poor at all Alain. It fought you all the way but you prevailed. Well done. John 1
corsaircorp Posted August 15, 2023 Author Posted August 15, 2023 On 8/12/2023 at 10:44 AM, Biggles87 said: Not poor at all Alain. It fought you all the way but you prevailed. Well done. John Thanks John ! Yup, the beast was not an easy one... Maybe as I know where the flaws are, I can't be satisfied... Sincerely. CC 1
The Spadgent Posted August 23, 2023 Posted August 23, 2023 Great to see this baby over the line. I think she looks great. Especially with her rag wings. 👏👏👏👏 Time for a quick beer then back at it. chop chop. 😆🫡 Johnny 1
corsaircorp Posted November 9, 2023 Author Posted November 9, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 12:50 AM, The Spadgent said: Great to see this baby over the line. I think she looks great. Especially with her rag wings. 👏👏👏👏 Time for a quick beer then back at it. chop chop. 😆🫡 Johnny Sorry for the late answer Dear Spad Thenk you, I still have another Rag winged Hueeicane to be finished... I sure have had a godd beer .... Sincerely. CC 1
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