discussion 1/72 Hawker Hurricane mk. I (Airfix)

[Guest]

Completed this fun little build of the early Hurricane. It's been a while since I built any planes in 1/72.


The kit itself was pretty good. The only notable flaw was a bad fit between the fuselage and the wings which required some sanding. Other than that a pretty nice kit with great surface detail.


I also made the lights on the wing tips using some of the clear sprue (which required sanding, patience, some curse words and polishing!)


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[Guest]

A very nice Hurricane! I know what you mean about the wing/fuselage fit - mines in the drawer of doom, waiting for inspiration!


Might I suggest some future panel line detailing or drybrushing in a lighter shade over the main colours to add some depth?


Cheers


Patrick

 

[flyjoe180]

That's a neat and tidy build there. Great job on the navigation wing tip lights.

 

[Guest]

A very nice Hurricane! I know what you mean about the wing/fuselage fit - mines in the drawer of doom, waiting for inspiration!
Might I suggest some future panel line detailing or drybrushing in a lighter shade over the main colours to add some depth?


Cheers


Patrick

I knew that comment was coming


And I don't mean anything bad with that, I admit that some detailing would bring it to life. Thank you for the suggestion.


I actually did a wash on the flaps, but I think due to the low light conditions I shot the pictures in it's not easy to notice.

 

[Guest]

Very precise detailing and paintwork.


On the photograph thing I find it is better not to use a white or near white background.


I end up with to much contrast which wipes out a lot of detail.


I use a mid grey backing paper which then cuts the contrast down and gives life to the subject.


Laurie


PS do not know your first name !

 

[Guest]

Very precise detailing and paintwork.
On the photograph thing I find it is better not to use a white or near white background.


I end up with to much contrast which wipes out a lot of detail.


I use a mid grey backing paper which then cuts the contrast down and gives life to the subject.


Laurie


PS do not know your first name !

Thanks a lot, I'll keep that in mind.


I updated some of my details including my name. Don't try and pronounce it though.

 

[Guest]

That is a nice and tidy work Maj!


Cheers

 

[papa 695]

Very nice indeed

 

[dave]

Nice job and nice to see it in the Belgian livery.

 

[Guest]

That is a nice clean mk1 love the hurricane

 

[Guest]

Very nice, Maj. Curse words - one of my most often used modelling tools!

 

[eddiesolo]

That is a damn fine looking Hurry, superb work and detail.


Si

 

[colin m]

Nice build Maj.

Curse words - one of my most often used modelling tools!

Oh you have one of those as well ?

 

[Guest]

Very nice build and nice to see different markings.