2008 Weekend GB Hurricane-DONE!

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For last year’s Weekend GB, I thought I would try to do three aircraft in similar schemes the Tamiya 1/72 Spitfire Mk.I, the Hasegawa 1/72 Hurricane and the Airfix 1/72 Brewster Buffalo. Alas, working one job and starting a second one at the same time the build started kept me from reaching my goal and the models languished by my table for the better part of a year before returning to them. A couple of weeks ago you saw the Spit, now here’s the Hurricane. I’m not real happy with the landing gear(also kinda worried about the prop), but sometimes finished is better than perfect. Now where did I put that pesky Buffalo?

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I can see what you mean about the undercarrage and prop, especially from the head on shot. But other than that its a nice little Hurri. Do you plan on doing any weathering or panel lines, or you just glad to have it out the way.

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Yey, Buddys finished, we can all relax now. I hope youve enrolled for the next one?

…Guy

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Bish,

Thanks. As for the prop, it was the first time I’d done a prop that wasn’t one piece. I still wonder if I’ve got the blades backwards. The landing gear is most likely builder error. Regarding panel lines, I have yet to see it done correctly in 1/72 so no. They’re a subtle thing on the real birds, and if the real birds had panels as accented as some modelers do them, there would either be a 1-2in (2-5cm) gap between the panels or a big buildup of crud along the lines. As to weathering, I’m a car guy at heart so I like things clean and shiny. Finally, yes I’m glad to have it done.

Guy,

I’m not done yet as I still have the Buffalo to go to finally complete this build. Yes, I have registered for this year’s build I just have no clue what I’m going to do yet. Most likely won’t be as ambitious as last year though.

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Props like that always bug me, sometimes i wounder if there is a right way round. Have you tried pastel chalk for panel lines. I find they are very subtle and easy to remove if you add to much.

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Don’t sweat the under carriage.

We’ve all had those builds where we are just to call them done and stick them on the shelf.

Particularly as the rest of the Hurri looks spot on.

Karl

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Another one down and crossed off the list! Nice work all around, the undercarriage while slanted in too far isn’t anything to sweat over. [tup]

What’s next on the list?

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Well done Buddy! Glad to see this one buttoned up. [tup]

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Bish,

I haven’t tried them yet. Will give them a shot.

Karl, thanks.

Thanks Arki. Next on the list is the 1/72 (kinda saw that one coming huh?) Airfix Brewster Buffalo in RAAF markings if memory serves.

Thanks Frank.

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The gear definetely should be a little straighter but sometimes we are stuck with what the manufators give us. As for the prop blades they are suppose to be on backwards. The British Merlin engines crankshaft rotates in a counterclockwise direction meaning the pror blades should be faceing in the opposite direction than most other planes.

Soulcrusher[oX)]

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As noted, the LG has way too much inboard cant. But other than that, looks pretty good. Thanks for sharing & good luck with the Buffalo.

Regards, Rick

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Soulcrusher,

It’s somewhat comforting to know that even though it looks wrong, it’s right.

Thanks Rick. Here’s hoping the gear comes out better on the Buff.