spanner's Airfix 1/72 Hawker Hurricane Mk 1..Now with wheels!

[spanner570]

Thanks Ralph.

Before I do any painting, I always put the model and paints in the fridge for 1/2 an hour. This ensures the paint is easier to apply no matter how hot the weather......:thumb2:

I've just first coated the aircraft's belly. Always lightest colour first. (Pot 90)

Keep the paint thin and brush it on quickly. Then lay it off in the direction of any wind flow. Leave it alone and don't mess with it!
Paint is self levelling and providing it's not too thick to start with it will produce a smooth surface. Even the first coat.








In the initial stages of the painting, don't faff about trying to be neat. Just get the stuff on!
Neatness will come later in the painting process.


As filler can't be used for this G.B. I'm hoping that a bit of glue and the paints will fill any small gaps.

Cheers.
Ron

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
These newish Airfix 1/72 kits do seem to be good. My Vampire was superb. Looks like you are well on with this. Great painting.
Jim

[Mr Bowcat]

Ron, I found the Humbrol kit glue made a very effective filler. Just need to make sure it's properly dry before sanding back.

[spanner570]

Ron, I found the Humbrol kit glue made a very effective filler. Just need to make sure it's properly dry before sanding back.

Cheers Bob, I'll give it a squeeze!

[Guest]

Looking good Ron.

[spanner570]

Great drying weather.
Model on window cill for 1/2hr. Place in fridge. Eat bacon butty.(wash hands) Remove model from fridge and apply a second coat of paint.



I still smile when I see the great 1/72 detail on this kit.....


The two coats could well be enough.

Cheers.
Ron

[peterairfix]

A better job on that one much better than I got on my spitfire

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Lovely finish. Impressive hairy stick wielding from the master.

Jim

[spanner570]

Thanks fellas.

Jim, he's got more hair on his chin than I've got on the top of my head!

[stillp]

Very impressive Ron. I was going to ask what size brush did you use, but then I remembered the GB rules!

Pete

[spanner570]

Very impressive Ron. I was going to ask what size brush did you use, but then I remembered the GB rules!

Pete

Like other builders on this G.B. I had to cut the point off....and the bl***y thing is coming apart already! 'scuse dirty nail....

[spanner570]

As they are both the same 'darkness' the next colour could have been either brown or green. I chose green.

First watered down coat. Don't worry about it looking awful, just get the paint on double quick!





I don't use masking tape. At this stage, if you do likewise try and cut into the demarcation line. It doesn't have to be spot on, just close. During this exercise please don't hold your breath......You will suffocate!




I suspect modellers in this G.B. are getting to this stage and then thickening the paints for the next coat - Don't!

"I tell you, hell and damnation will be upon you, sinner! Temp ye not the dark side to be your companion. Resist, fight back and keep your paints thin right to the end."

Here endeth today's lesson.

No foreign coins or sweet wrappers in the collection plate. Thank you.
All proceeds to Scale Models.

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Verily I say thou speakest truth forsooth.
My Vampire needed 5 or 6 coats but I didn't succumb to temptation. I kept faith with 570, the master of the hairy sticks.
Jim

[spanner570]

Thanks Jim, but Master?
Na, too many fall on their face with that badge! I just have fun and try to do the best I can, but thanks anyway.....

Second coat applied. I was surprised just how well the paint covered, particularly over a light coloured plastic.


I might get away with just the two coats. I'll see when it's dried properly.

:unamused:... The photo has shown up a bit of work needed on the spine of the aircraft, so a third coat it has to be... Bl**t it!

Cheers.
Ron

[papa 695]

Great work Ron