Battle of Britain Airfix Hurricane mk1 WIP

[Mylightweight]

ISM BoB Hurricane

Hi Guys,

Here is my work in progress for the Battle of Britain 48hr build! I know it's late and it ain't finished yet but that's life

So here is the customary box shot



followed by the first bit of building, the office chair,



and the the really well produced scaffolding in the cockpit area, I was really surprised Airfix went into this much detail as when the fuselage halves are closed you can't really see it.



next up came the building and painting of the undercarriage wheel wells, again some very nice details



Interior of the office painted in Mr Hobby interior green, don't know if it's 100% correct in terms of colour but I like it.



scaffolding painted





This is my first go at a 1/48 pilot, pre wash



instrument panel in and details painted



wing tops on and pilot Pete in situ



dials and instruments completed, this was a real nightmare as it rolled up on me in the water and formed a cigar! I think the water was too warm and it came straight off the backing but I managed to rescue it. Lots of Microsol got it to conform pretty well



next up came the masking of the canopy and windscreen using Paul's cocktail stick and modelling knife technique, thanks for that, it worked really well, I have both inside and outside as the canopy will be in the open position



undercarriage on



Some fit issues around the wing root and underside but some sanding here and there got it sorted



Pete washed and flat coated, I think the wash was maybe a little to dark but I can make my peace with that



some more fit issues around the tail plane, lots of Mr Surfacer to cure those but I got there in the end



assembled and ready for masking



all masked up and ready for primer



That's where I'm at currently, I'm hoping to get it done by the end of August ready to start on the Modern day desert rats GB

As always thoughts, feedback and constructive criticism greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Chris

[Paul]

Better late than never, great progress so far

[Mylightweight]

Well I thought as the actual Battle of Britain didn't finish until 27th September I've got until then

[Paul]

Well I thought as the actual Battle of Britain didn't finish until 27th September I've got until then

ha ha you got all the time you need mate

[Mylightweight]

Carrying on with the Hurricane, my first go with Badger primer, it looks to have gone down ok. This sounds a bit stupid but it appears to on very wet!



It's dried really well so I've smashed on and done the pre-shading



I also sprayed the prop and nose cone so that is done now awaiting a little chipping

[Stokesy44]

Very nice. What are you going to use for the brown camo? I used dark earth on mine and it came out too dark!

[Goose]

Very nice work so far. Go on that way and you ll get an eye catcher for sure

see ya

Goose

[Mylightweight]

These are the top surface colours



This was the first effort at the underside



I wasn't 100% happy with how prominent the pre-shading was so I wafted a little more sky over it to tone it down, here's the end result



I'm happy with this now so I'm moving onto the top surface

[Stokesy44]

Looking good mate, love the subtlety of the paint job.

[JudgeDredd]

Looking good!

Was this a new tool Airfix? I know some of their models on their website state New Tool now

[Stokesy44]

Looking good!

Was this a new tool Airfix? I know some of their models on their website state New Tool now

Judging by the box art its the new tool kit

[JasonGaspard]

Good stuff I did the same kit for the 48h build and loved it.

I saw your post on the FB page and hope you didn't feel pressured into a change, it does look better though.

I use the same technique with my 1/48 pilots, except that after the wash I come back and drybrush with the base colors to pick out the highlights.

It's a great kit and I want to add some more to my stash, I've gifted my build to a family friend and already want to build another.

[Mylightweight]

Hi Guys,
Yes it's the new tool.

No I didn't feel pressured to change it, I was already thinking it needed toning down a little.

Will post more pics as the painting progresses

[patrickroos]

Coming along nicely, looking great!
Have this waiting in the stash, seems to be a nice kit.

[Mylightweight]

Just a quick update, first camo colour on,





Hoping to get the second colour on tomorrow, going to have a crack at freehand camo

Wish me luck

[AdamLuscombe]

Great Work so far

[Stokesy44]

Good luck Dude, you're rocking it so far - go for it!!

[Mylightweight]

Camo done, gloss coat to follow etc etc

[Mylightweight]

Another update, it's taking me a while to finish this baby due to work and home life etc.

Decals on and sitting lovely













Next up will be anothe gloss coat to protect the decals then chipping and dirt wash

That's for checking it out

[Willem]

Nice job. Colours look spot on. Lovely Hurricane.

[Ridgerunner]

It's looking the part buddy. Very tidy build - just wondering what gloss varnish did you use?
Cheers Jim

[Mylightweight]

Hi Jim,

I used Vallejo gloss, I'm trying to use it up before getting something else's. To be honest with you it has dried a little bit rough in places but it should be ok to wash over.

Cheers
Chris

[frack]

looking damn good

[Ridgerunner]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the info, the finish looks good, but it is easy to get that rough overspray when spraying gloss sometimes.
I use Alclad Aqua Gloss seems ok, but I'm always on the look out to try other alternatives.

Jim

[Mylightweight]

Its all done!

Check it out here

http://www.internationalscalemodeller.c ... 45&t=14302