Fly 1:32 Hawker Hurricane Mk2B

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This is a little something I started quite some time ago. I fancied a 1:32 Hurricane, but soon discovered options are very limited in this scale. After a bit of research I decided on the 'Fly' offering. I had read the reviews and knew I was in for a bit of a journey with this one ! Forewarned is forearmed, well that's what I thought, but even that didn't quite prepare me for this one.
The plastic is really soft and quite brittle. Worse, is just about every part has a very obvious moulding seam. Every part requiring scraping and sanding. This led to a few breakages along the way, remember, this plastic is brittle.
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The thing got slightly delayed as Mr Airfix presented me with a new tool Buccaneer, which just had to be built straight away. I was about to return to this build when the Animal Antics GB popped up, so again, the Hurricane was returned to the shelf.
But finally, it's finished. So here, is what is in the box.
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Surface detail is a mix of recessed and raised detail. The raised detail, I actually quite liked as it is a bit more representative of the real thing.

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There are some nice details, like the radiator below, there's enough parts there to keep most people happy.
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The cockpit doesn't turn out too bad after the PE is added. However, building the below was an indication of how bad things were going to turn out. The location points for the various parts were either non existent or very vague.
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However, after a lot of work it turns out alright. Decals were good, clear parts ok, and surprisingly the fuselage was a really good fit. I'm trying to remember if there are any locating pins, I don't think there were - a typical low production thing. Having said that, I'm glad it's finished, as in, out of the way.
Some might remember my last build, the Dolphin, made by Copper State models. I was asked if I recommend CSM, I replied yes, a great kit. Can I recommend Fly ? well, it's certainly not CSM standard. I won't be in a hurry to buy another Fly kit. Having said that, as I mentioned earlier, if you want a 1:32 Hurricane, your options are limited.
Anyway, the finished model is below.
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A nice touch with the resin tyres. Dunlop.
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The paints were MRP and the metal bits were Alclad.
 

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Colin,
Despite the issues with the kit you have built that up to a cracking finish.
 

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Simply superb Colin ! To my tastes it’s flawless , fantastically built ,painted and weathered and I do love the hurricane , there’s just something very sturdy and dependable about it. Nice to see you’ve weathered the decals too , something I always try to do with mine. Loving the dog too , nice touch ,and your skidmarks(!) :flushed:
Absolute top drawer build mate , cheers tony
 

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Excellent build. As i now have the Mk.IIC kit in my stash this thread was very timely!
 

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Very nice model Colin :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2:
Looks very neat.
Cheers, Steven
 

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Looks great, you wouldn’t know your struggles from looking at it.
 

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Very neat Colin, some great detail on those wings.
 

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Beautiful, Colin. Doesn't look troublesome from the finish.

Cheers,
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Excellent job mate, really convincing finish.....one to be proud of!
 

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I do love the hurricane
So do I, as we know 'always the bride's maid never the bride' type of thing. Which is why I was a bit surprised at the lack of offerings in 1:32.
As i now have the Mk.IIC kit in my stash this thread was very timely!
Al, it takes a bit of work, but turns out ok. The biggest thing is the brittle plastic when dealing with small parts, so easy to break them.

And everybody else, thanks for stopping by and taking time to comment.
 

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That came out very nice indeed Colin.
Great finish on her as well.
 

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Very good-looking model :smiling3:
 

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Hi Colin
I really like that. Despite some issues you have turned out a great model, very realistic finish. I had not heard of Fly models but doubt I'll go looking :rolling:
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Superb result Colin, love how you’ve weathered her and how the raised and recessed detail have come out :thumb2: :thumb2: .
Neat base with the dog too:smiling:.
 
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