Barry Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Which is generally the better 1/24 Hurricane kit; Airfix or Trumpeter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Barry, If you don't know, why worry. Build either one or both of them. Cheers Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Matt Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hey Barry, Trumpeter. Both are lovely kits to build but the Trumpeter is a seriously sweet kit. One of my favourites. You'll make a stunner out of either one. Cheers Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Barry, If you don't know, why worry. Build either one or both of them. Cheers Cees ok, i don't know if you two guys always have funny banter, and i don't want to get into a flame war here, but seriously Cees, exactly how is your response helpful? now, maybe if i was asking the original question i would qualify it or at least show that i have read various reviews etc, but i would not be that impressed to get such a response like i said, if this is a private joke between you, then pls ignore my post Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hi Nick, Ignorance is bliss. If you don't know what kit is more accurate, just build whatever kit is within grasp. I think that's what Cees meant. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 (uber bored watching the football)...ignorance is not bliss if half way through you realise you're building something which has a much better version in production out there... either way, i don't think the response was helpful as i type Spain score...yawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 The question was a serious inquiry as to which kit builds into the most accurate reproduction. I have the Airfix Spit and 109 and would like a Hurricane in the same scale. I know that the Airfix kits though long in the tooth can be built into very nice models. Is it worth the effort for the Airfix Hurricane or should I avoid some of the issues and use the Trumpeter kit instead? Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 From what I read here on LSP, the Trumpeter seems the way to go. Hurri Build There is another build under way Desert Hurri So neither is perfect, but, I have my eyes on the Trumpy Hurri the next time my LHS has a sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 (uber bored watching the football)...ignorance is not bliss if half way through you realise you're building something which has a much better version in production out there... either way, i don't think the response was helpful as i type Spain score...yawn Hi Nick, The question should have been formulated differently / more accurately. 'Better' is subjective. Accurate is 'objective'. Thanks Barry, for your clarification. The Trumpeter kit is superior is in many ways. Have fun. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladder4boy Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Barry.. I haven't built the trumpeter kit, but when i was researching a purchase for my mk II B project, i looked at several and actually got to fondle the plastic of the Trumpy MK II C a friend of mine is building right now and it's a SERIOUSLY nice kit. I haven't seen the airfix kit, but according to my buddy his is building up nicely with no need for aftermarket and no major or even minor issues.. I also inquired on here (I don't trust on-line reviews from other sites much anymore) and the people who've actualy built the trumpy kit have had good things to say about it..supposedly it scales out about right and the interior is for the most part correct. It is, however, twice the price.. decisions.. decisions! hope that didn't muddy up the waters even more for ya! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladder4boy Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 quick update.. looking at the link that Ray posted in general discussion, there's a guy on e-bay with a MKII D for sale.. buy it now price of $70 and free shipping... http://shop.ebay.com/Brickandblocks/m.html Just icing that cake for ya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 (uber bored watching the football) as i type Spain score...yawn Hi Nick, And I'll bite my tongue on these remarks untill the feeling of defeat has settled. De groenten, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks to ALL not only do I have my answer but it was quite interesting reading the responses. I've been watching the one on ebay. I love this Hobby, Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Which is generally the better 1/24 Hurricane kit; Airfix or Trumpeter? Without a doubt, the Trumpeter is probably one of the best kits they have produced. Very accurate, sharp, crisp with no flash or sink holes that can be seen.The decals suck but I used a stencil and the Techmod 303 SDN Polish decals for a MK I. It has a great cockpit, engine and surface detail. The Airfix kit was a great kit back in the day but the Trumpeter kit is beautiful. $70 is a great buy. You will be very pleased. That's my take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hi Nick, And I'll bite my tongue on these remarks untill the feeling of defeat has settled. De groenten, Jeroen hey Jeroen, sorry for your loss in the football - as a neutral i was supporting you guys now you can throw all your energies into LSP and modelling!!! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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