Airfix 1/24 Hawker Hurricane

[ping-pong]

Finished at last. After losing pieces and bits missing ive got it done. First time ive used a base, dont know whether to lighten the base or ?. I left the engine out and mounted it separately but i dont know whether it fits on the base well. Not to sure really. Any comments would great. Thanks for your time.

Cheers

Si

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[andyrobs]

Hi Simon, cracking build mate very impressive indeed. I think the base is great, the only thing i'd add maybe is a couple of figures working on the plane.

Cheers, Andrew

 

[ping-pong]

Hi Andrew, Im trying to get hold of 1/24 scale figures.. they are like hens teeth. I do have a link to a polish website that does 1/25 figures but i havent had a look yet. I better get my finger out lol.

cheers

si

 

[dubster72]

That's excellent Si, you've balanced the weathering between filthy & clean perfectly!

It looks good on the base, between necessary maintenance. For figures, Tamiya do a set of 1/24 F1 pit crew. They're in overalls so they might work in this setting with a bit of adapting?

Patrick

 

[yak face]

Fantastic job simon. These airfix 1/24 kits can still make a mighty fine looking model. I reckon the base is fine as it is ,and it doesnt detract too much from the superb job youve done on the hurricane . cheers tony

 

[CDW]

Nicely done.

I agree with the idea of some figures on the base, there's a Tamiya 1/24 Rally Mechanics set that would also be easy to adapt

 

[Vaughan]

Great job Si nice weathering.

Vaughan

 

[mobear]

its a lovely hurricane,smashing job first class.

mobear

 

[papa 695]

Hi Si thats a great diorama it would look better with figures but it also looks fine without i would be happy with it 5 stars from me

 

[Gern]

I'll be well pleased if mine comes out any where near as good as that!

Gern

 

[AVB99]

You guys are masters of the airbrush. You set very high standards to we newbies. A good thing too! We have standards to aspire to.

Aidan

 

[colin m]

The Hurri' looks well used and a bit tired, a perfect look for a fighter (in my book). Nice job. 5* from me.

Colin M....

 

[andygh]

That's gorgeous, some of these Airfix kits do scrub up beautifully

 

[ping-pong]

thank you so much for such kind words. i didnt expect them..im chuffed. doing the revell hienkel he111 now. i do like big models. i hope i can do it justice.

thanks again all

cheers

si

 

[stona]

Very nice Simon,looks like it's seen some action!

I like the engine at the side too.

Cheers

Steve

 

[tecdes]

Very very nice Simon. I like the almost hidden weathering as it looks so natural. The rivets on the wing roots.

Also like putting the model into it's natural environment they look so much better.

I have had problems with figures at 1/48 & 1/72. They are all pretty awful. Finding 1/24 must be really difficult.

Laurie

 

[ping-pong]

I cant private message this but i have taken onboard and the changes are being done as i write this. thanks for letting me know.

 

[ian lanc]

Concur with the above. Well smart. Get some figures ASAP.

could these be adapted/painted to look like RAF crew men ? I think they could !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-24th-scale-Fujimi-Mechanic-set-GT3-4-figures-/120863406692?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item1c24053a64#ht_583wt_1270

 

[lemoff]

Si - i like it! I would be inclined to weather the engine a little but a very nice build. Here... have 5*'s :D

AVB99 - Practise! You get used to what is going on the more you do it. I lot of it is in the prep work too.

 

[AlanG]

Looks great Si