discussion Completed Squadron leader Douglas Bader's Hawker Hurricane MK I 242 squadron RAF Coltishall 1940

[Alan 45]

Completed Squadron leader Douglas Bader's Hawker Hurricane MK I 242 squadron RAF Coltishall 1940

So here's the completed aircraft with the man himself

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[spanner570]

Alan, that is a very nice Hurricane. Top job, coupled with some very nice weathering and simple base, it all makes for an excellent presentation. Well done......

Just one criticism.....He looks nothing like Kenneth Moore!

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers Ron I'm glad you like it

I have this fixation with Hurricanes at the minuet and I have another one just what about me lol

 

[stona]

Well done Alan that came out very nicely in the end! It certainly looks like it has seen some action. Your man Bader has obviously been up, bagging a few huns

Cheers

Steve

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers Steve I appreciate that

Now I'm stuck for choice on my next build

 

[Guest]

love it,the weathering and staining is awesome,though i would be greatful of the parachute lol,if i seen a leak like that on my car me thinks i would worry llol,and the figure looks great,highly comended

mobear

 

[Lee W]

Great build Alan, looks very good mate

Lee

 

[john i am]

Nice n dirty well used hurricane love it Doug looks good to top job well done

 

[Guest]

So here's the completed aircraft with the man himself

 

[Guest]

very nice hurricane, lovely work.

scott

 

[Guest]

You've done an excellent job on that one Alan! I like how the Hurri looks well used - a real workhorse for old tin legs!

 

[monica]

impressive build Alan, lov it, , great job on painting Doug, he turned out so well, and do real like the

hurricane, very nice weathering, the way i see a warbird as well,

 

[Alan 45]

Thanks folks I appreciate it

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Alan

Very nice Bader Hurricane. The man himself certainly looks pleased with his day's work!

Great job on the fighter it certainly looks as though it's seen some action.

One question though: Sky spinner? I'm pretty sure that during the BoB it was black. And for V7467 I think it was a Rotol prop and spinner, not the De havilland. I only state this for accuracy purposes and this shouldn't detract from a great build. If it worries you it shouldn't be difficult to swap (that is if the Rotol prop was provided in the kit).

Cheers

P

 

[Alan 45]

Paul thanks for that your correct it should be black I just checked my reference from this photo andyrobs posted for me but the spinner is correct as in this photo of a replica at RAF Coltishall View attachment 83077


I have found a bit of difference in the reference I did about this like the hitler pick on the nose some say there was two some say only one

But I shall be painting the spinner black

Thanks for your input mate

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[flyjoe180]

Great work Alan, and nicely painted figure too.

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers Jo I'm pleased you like it

 

[Guest]

Excellent Hurticane, looking very good!

 

[Guest]

Alan looks a proper front line Hurri! Great representation of the legend Himself,very nicely done Sir!

 

[papa 695]

Very nice Hurricane Alan