Airfix 1:72 Hawker Hurricane Starter Kit

[Dannyboy]

Hi all,


As Ive mentioned before i did a tiny bit of modelling as a kid this is my first build for about 30 years lol

I wanted to start this thread because like many i have watched the great videos on here I would like to share with you all from the very start


This didn't seem to go very well i have some filling to do i will be using Perfect plastic putty i'm waiting on some squadron green arriving in the post

I must say that all the glue paints brushes come with the kit. I have ordered new modelling items, Just waiting to be delivered

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Wow the glue i'm using really does melt the plastic


Any advice most welcome

[Dannyboy]

Please can someone pop this in the prop Aircraft section Sorry, im not sure if i can do it Thanks

[Lee]

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[Dannyboy]

Evening all

Just a little update tonight

Today i did a little masking off ready for filling, This is the first time i have tried doing this

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Hopefully tomorrow i will be able to mask the canopy and maybe prime all being well. I'm really not looking forward to the canopy lol

Thanks for looking

[UKguyInUSA]

Why is it a lot of us don't enjoy Canopy work!....Almost there and looking good so far, Danny!

[Dannyboy]

your comments are appreciated thank you UKguyInUSA


I'm learning so much even with this small model, It's slow progress at the moment as i waiting on some goodies in the post

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[Joesdad]

Coming together nicely Dannyboy...

[Dannyboy]

Update sorry it's been a while

I have given the Hurricane a coat of paint, I painted the camouflage freehand

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Underneath painted and another coat on top, I would of liked to get the canopy on but it was damaged so needed to find a replacement

[Jamesday1998]

nice work on the camo looks very nicely done!
kutgw

[Daishi12]

Looking good mate, camo work is ace. Go to the Airfix website http://www.airfix.com/contact and select the spares enquiry from the drop down menu and Airfix will usually send a replacement in a couple of working days.

[UKguyInUSA]

Nice job so far, Danny....sorry about your canopy, I hope Airfix get you sorted out quickly so we can see your build completed!

[Dannyboy]

Thanks for the comments guys.Ive been enjoying your youtube videos UKguyInUSA the technique about masking for camouflage was great ill be following your builds with interest
Update

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Overall I'm very pleased with my first model.
I hope you like it and welcome your comments, i must apologize for my slow updates , for my next build ill be able to plan better and give a more detailed description of what Ive done
Thanks again guys and happy modelling

[FishBowlMan]

That's really cool, Danny. I love the Hurricane! There's no need to apologise for lack of updates. Do so, or not, at whatever rate you want.

[Daishi12]

That's really cool, Danny. I love the Hurricane! There's no need to apologise for lack of updates. Do so, or not, at whatever rate you want.

Second the above comments. This hobby is not about pleasing other people, it's about what makes YOU happy.

Great work on the kit

[martin57]

great work , work at your own speed , intrested to se what you chose to do next .
iam also a fan of the hurricane

[chief5437]

Great job mate! Well done.

[Willem]

That's a cool looking Hurricane.

Nice work.