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    175 Squadron Hurribomber finished!

    in Works in Progress

    Posted

    22 minutes ago, monthebiff said:

    Looking mighty fine Max, lovely smooth paintwork. 

     

    Regards.Andy 

    Thanks Andy.....and MRP paints!  They're the only ones I use - I've been tempted to try others but working on the "If it ain't broke why fix it?" principle, I'll stick with MRP thank you! :D

    175 Squadron Hurribomber finished!

    in Works in Progress

    Posted

    1 hour ago, geedubelyer said:

    What a bobby dazzler :thumbsup:

     

    I'm particularly struck by the light in that first image Max. You caught that just right.

     

    Without the stand in the shot she looks like she's in flight.

    A splendid finish my friend :clap2:

    Thanks Guy, I must admit that I’m happy with the way she’s going at the moment. The tricky part is going to be putting the individual prop blades in place, getting angles and planes all looking right.

     

    51 minutes ago, Phil88 said:

    Well done Max, it’s magnificent. I love your painting.
    I also used stencils from "oneman army" and the effect on the plane is great.

    Yep, the OneManArmy stencils are certainly the way to go Phil. I suggested to Sven a generic set that could be applied to lots of different types but I think he’s pretty busy at the moment. 
     

    33 minutes ago, Archimedes said:

    That is stunning Max!

     

    The work on the exhausts is particularly convincing, as is the paint finish all over.

     

    Bravo!

     

    Kind regards,

    Paul

    Ah you’ve hit on my pet peeve Paul! For me exhausts have “character”, so often they are painted rust brown and just look wrong. In fact of course the colouring is very complex because the heat “tempering”….this is always my aim.

     

    13 minutes ago, dennismcc said:

    You are doing a great job Max, that looks absolutely superb like a Hurricane should.

     

    Cheers

     

    Dennis

    Of course as two Hawker fans, beauty could be in the eyes of the beholder Dennis! 

    Hurricane questions [Hawker type]

    in Aviation Discussion & Research

    Posted · Edited by mozart

    31 minutes ago, Kagemusha said:

     

    The nose is shorter, they will no doubt release a Mk.I, just a matter of when...

    Yep, doing a quick measurement on the PCM Mk I compared to the Revell Mk IIB, the nose on the former is 70mm (forward opening of cockpit) and 75mm on the latter.  The actual measurement on the plane was 4 inches to accommodate the Merlin XX engine.  They also have different shaped radiators (the Mk II being “squarer” from the front view) and in many, but not all, different tail wheel “legs”, single piece on Mk I, “knuckle type” on later Mks. 

    175 Squadron Hurribomber finished!

    in Works in Progress

    Posted · Edited by mozart

    48 minutes ago, dennismcc said:

    They look great, stencils are not my favourite thing as if you use decals they always seem to silver, I will have to have a look at the range that they have.

    HGW Wet Transfers are good but my last experience was a bit hit and miss.

     

    Cheers

     

    Dennis

    Funnily enough Dennis I also have the HGW Wet Transfers for the Hurricane but I agree, their success is very hit and miss, whereas I’m in complete control of the paint stencils.

     

    36 minutes ago, Tolga ULGUR said:

    Looks great Max

    Very appetizing and inspirational. But it looks like this will cause chaos on my workbench.

     

    I have to hurry, I'm late

    The-White-Rabbit-Tenniel-The-Nursery-Ali

     

     

    Never too late Tolga……there’s always time……:piliot:

    175 Squadron Hurribomber finished!

    in Works in Progress

    Posted · Edited by mozart

    The weather is absolutely atrocious, the only saving grace is that it means plenty of bench time! Start of play this morning and the bench is looking a bit “Hawkerish”:


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    The Tiffie is the old Revell one that I started some years ago but needs finishing! 
     

    Today’s target, the OneManArmy stencils:


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    All in place but each now needs a further mask around it to avoid overspray. About 2 hours prep for 10 minutes precision airbrushing. This is my second use of these masks, and I reckon they’ll go one more Hurricane at least, but I’m hoping two! 
     

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    Not that I’m tight of course! :P

     

    Clostermann's LO-D by Airfix Spitfire Mk.IX

    in Operation Overlord

    Posted

    So sorry to hear your sad tale Michael, that’s a real bummer. :(  Sprained wrist is bad enough, broken much worse, but you are in good spirits about it all, and I guess it could possibly have been much worse. I enjoy cycling too but it only takes a momentary lapse of concentration to spell disaster. Good luck for the coming days and weeks mate. 

    175 Squadron Hurribomber finished!

    in Works in Progress

    Posted · Edited by mozart

    1 hour ago, Shoggz said:

    It's looking good Max..

    Thanks Rich, it’s not often I’ve done a plane in this later scheme so it’s been enjoyable and good practice for the Typhoon and Tempest yet to come. 
     

    1 hour ago, Archimedes said:

    Noiiiiiiice!

     

    Wow that looks good Max! In these photos it looks to have just the right amount of sheen to the finish.

     

    Kind regards,

    Paul

    Agreed about the sheen Paul, all down to good old MRP paints! I guess their popularity is responsible for the increasing difficulty in getting hold of some colours. 
     

    13 minutes ago, geedubelyer said:

    Superb stuff Max. She's looking close to the finish line. 

     

    Keep at it :thumbsup:

    Yes Guy, major parts just the undercarriage because the prop and hood are done but not fitted. Weathering of course, a combination of oils and Flory dark dirt plus MRP exhaust soot etc. 

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