Airfix 1/24 Hurricaine

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A mate asked me to build him this kit and I found out whey he didnt want to do it LOL

The kit is a monster in terms of warped parts and poor fit in some places.

The out the bix cockpit detail is OK, I just added the sutton harnas from tamiya tape

I managed to wrangle the nose section into place by gluing one pannel at a time and trying to align it that way.

The dihedral angle of the outer wing pannels are totally wrong and cant be fixed so I just left it as is.

IMG_20200816_125055 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

The LH gun bay doors are from plastic card

IMG_20200816_125040 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20200816_125030 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

I hope the decals are still OK for this kit…

Theuns

2

Looks like you are whipping it into shape. Too bad its a crap kit, I was hoping to build it someday. I’ll reserve my judgement until you are complete here.

BK

3

I dont think its an inherant bad kit, thus particuar one was just very warped and I think with work the dihedral angle can e fixed but I am not goint to that extent with this build.

Theuns

4

Great work and looks good.

5

The green in the pix looks wromg on screen but correct to the eye. Still need to do an oildot filter to tie it all together.

The decals went on OK

IMG_20200830_183655 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20200830_183723 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

6

This looks really good. The size is crazy, but the decals look just fine. Very nice.

BK

7

I can’t imagine how impressive these large scale kits were back in the day!

8

I am very glad this build is over, did not have fun with it.

The colours apear a little lighter than actual , took it sunlight with cell :frowning:

The LD light covers are midding from the kit, will make and add some later

Airfix 1/24 Hurricaine by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Airfix 1/24 Hurricaine by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Airfix 1/24 Hurricaine by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Airfix 1/24 Hurricaine by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Airfix 1/24 Hurricaine by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

HurricaineAirfix 1/24 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

9

Looks nice.

Have one in the pile, along with the 109, Spit, Stuka, and Mustang. Can only hope they come out as well.

10

I think it looks fantastic.

11

A work of art!

Your friend’s, Toshi & Ezra