Rick's Airfix 1/24 Hawker Hurricane MK1

[rickoshea52]

This is my entry for this build. I haven't built any aircraft bigger than 1/72 to date so this is a big leap in size for me but it will definately present me with lots of new challenges and opportunities to dabble with different weathering techniques in a scale that will really show them off. This will be OOB with no plans for after market stuff for now but it will be weathered.

Gratuitous sprue shots follow with a lot of parts that came away when removing from the bag.

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[papa 695]

Nice one Rick another one to watch

[Guest]

Nice one Rick.

This year I built two little 1/48 planes...my third was the 1/24 Stuka!! I was glad with the challenge, and I can say, I learned a lot.

So good luck

PS: Thank you Rick to join in Rick

[Dave W]

Looking forward to seeing this one put together.When I saw them advertised for £30 on Debenhams web site I said to the wife that I wanted one.She went shopping next day and bought me the Spitfire!!.

[colin m]

A Hurricane, a nice old bird.

[Ian M]

For a 1/72 builder, you must off had a shock when you opened the box. I do 1/48 and my reaction was "Dude, thats 'rather large'" or something like that.lol

Look forward to seeing it come together.

Ian M

[rickoshea52]

Flash and mould seams everywhere! I'm just building the cockpit and contemplating whether to do the engine with panels off or on - I'll panel her up as it's my first 1/24.

[rickoshea52]

I had a go at the engine and seeing as the mounts don't match the engine that idea is definitely binned. So here's the progress so far on the cockpit, even some of these bits aren't straight. I found that I needed to open up the holes for the cross members and seat pan bulkhead to fit. The seat height adjuster levers also need to have the holed drilled out so that they fit onto the spigot and push down far enough so that they almost butt up against the side of the seat - parts 76 & 78.

I also deferred fitting part 74 until after the cockpit frame is assembled as there is a lever on part 73 that needs to be manipulated through a moulded gate on part 81- fit part 74 after assembling the cockpit is my tip for today.

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[rickoshea52]

The IP on this model is a clear insert to a plastic panel, what's the best way of replicating the instruments on this? There are no decals for it and I don't want to go for an aftermarket extra.

[flyjoe180]

Can you replicate the instruments from a 1/72 kit onto your dials on plastic card and stick it to the back of the clear piece?

[Guest]

I suppose is like my Stuka's instruments....O_o

The best way is paint (black primer) the rear part of the clear plastic, and then, do a "dry brush" in white. Don't use a brush!!! Take a white artistic pencil!! The result will be more accurate and easy to produce

Nice start!

[Gern]

Do the instrument details stand out from the surface of the clear piece? If so, dry brushing (or very careful use of a paint pen or similar as Polux suggests) is the way to go - I used decals on mine but it was a nightmare trying to get them to sit straight on the raised parts while drying. If they don't, I have some generic decals for the instruments you could use. PM your address if you need them.

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Rick

Very nice clean build of the Hurricane's office. If t were me I'd go for the Aftermarket IP dials - they will make such a big difference in this large scale. But I'm sure it will look fantastic choose what you do to get round the dilemma.

Cheers

P

[rickoshea52]

Can you replicate the instruments from a 1/72 kit onto your dials on plastic card and stick it to the back of the clear piece?

Dunno Joe. I don't have a 1/72 kit to compare it with. This is parked until I finish XV235 and get back from my latest business trip.

[flyjoe180]

Dunno Joe. I don't have a 1/72 kit to compare it with. This is parked until I finish XV235 and get back from my latest business trip.

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