discussion Alan 45's Trumpeter 1/24 Hurricane MkII C/Trop

[Alan 45]

so here we go this is the first ive seen of my kit and I'm impressed and hope the build is as excellent as the sprues View attachment 95301

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[BarryW]

I hear the Trumpy Hurricane is better than the old Airfix. I look forward to seeing it.

 

[Guest]

Looks a very good Kit Alan!

PS: thanks for join in

 

[Alan 45]

It does look it Barry and the best thing is its got clear engine guards so you can complete the aircraft without leaving bits off

 

[papa 695]

Very nice Alan. Are you going to use the clear covers or just paint it?

Looking forward to it no matter what you do.

 

[Alan 45]

I'm using the clear covers as its a shame to not see the engine but saying that I hope to can put the full engine it

 

[Dave W]

Looks a nice kit.And you even get seat belts with it.

 

[Alan 45]

Looks a nice kit.And you even get seat belts with it.

Some of the surface detail is the best I've seen on a hurricane kit ,

 

[colin m]

Tropical schemes always look good to me, and in this scale, should look really good. Nice choice Alan.

 

[Guest]

It's 12:36 on New Year's Day - haven't you finished this yet Alan?

 

[BBdave]

There's a lot of bits in there looks a nice kit

Dave

 

[colin m]

It's 12:36 on New Year's Day - haven't you finished this yet Alan?

No, I think he's slacking a bit !

 

[Alan 45]

Guys I'm suffering ! I had too much happy juice last night

 

[Ian M]

So are we sober yet, LOL

It will be interesting to see how this builds up against the Airfix offering.

Ian M

 

[Alan 45]

I am but now I'm getting over a bout of insomnia Ian lol

I've read the instructions and taken a look at the most important parts ( engine & cockpit ) and I don't think their as good as the Airfix offering especially the instrument panel, all the buttons and dials are there it just looks a bit naff and flat maybe it's just down to scale

I'm very worried about the engine and if you can build the entire engine or not to show it off , I have read a couple of reviews and nothing was mentioned so hopefully it will be ok

 

[Dave W]

'Master' do some nice turned brass cannons with recoil springs for this kit.Go on,you know you want some!.

 

[Alan 45]

Nah dave once you've painted them you won't tell the difference lol

 

[Dave W]

Nah dave once you've painted them you won't tell the difference lol

Oh yes you will.Take a look at my Spitfire build (when I start it).The brass cannons look amazing.Airfix's kit supplied items are just plastic sticks!.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Alan

I've got the Trumpy 1/24 Hurricane Mk 1 in the stash and I hope to start that this year too soI ill be interested to see your IIC come together.

Cheers

P

 

[flyjoe180]

Rick is looking for some Hurricane instruments for his build. Maybe he could get in touch with you for a scan of that panel? http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/ricks-airfix-1-24-hawker-hurricane-mk1.29347/

Will watch the build, another Hurricane is always good to see. Looks like a nice kit.