Pacific Coast Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 YB-E, P3673, flown by Sgt (later Sqn Ldr) Desmond Fopp of 17 Squadron

[Iain]

Finally there - just a couple of lights to add this evening.

 

Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 YB-E, P3673, flown by Sgt (later Sqn Ldr) Desmond Fopp of 17 Squadron, summer 1940 - built for his grandson, who's a best buddy of mine and I've shared a fair few aviation adventures with...

 

Build log here.

 

Colours have gone a little squiffy in some images - don't have time to correct today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have fun!

 

Iain

 

[dennismcc]

Looks great Iain, it really captures the look of the real thing, I'm sure that your friend will appreciate it.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Iain]

Cheers Dennis!

 

Really hoping Chris will like it - a special project and one that's caused just a little head scratching/frustration at times.

 

Iain

[LSP_Kevin]

Terrific stuff, Iain!

 

Kev

[MikeMaben]

Nice one Iain 

[Jboldt007]

superior work! Superior masking and such. Nice to see a bit of constrained weathering but just full on with expert livery delivery! love the subtle panel lines. the hurricane is a somewhat unsung hero as we all know - good to see a fine example. 

[Greif8]

Outstanding work on a fairly tough kit to build Iain!  I built the same kit a couple of years ago for the BoB Group Build.  You went the extra mile and it shows.

 

Ernest

[Iain]

Thanks for the comments and interest everyone - really appreciated!

 

We can be our own worst critics - and add to that a model made for someone else - plus the fact I haven't actually *finished* anything in last few years - and my modelling 'self-confidence' has been pretty low recently.

 

It feels really good to have something actually finished - and hopefully that'll put a small rocket up my modelling MoJo again...

 

I'll try and get some better pix, with more consistent colour, and post some more here at some point.

 

Iain

 

[Bobs Buckles]

Lovely build, Iain 

Cracking job!

 

Bob 

[Kagemusha]

Absolutely gorgeous Iain.

[Gerhard]

Sjo!!! That is outstanding. I really really envy your skills. 

[MARU5137]

Iain,

BEAUTIFUL model and nicely done.

I am sure Chris will love it as you did an AWESOME  job of it.

What a lovely  tribute  to his Grandfather.

     

[sillymodeler]

Excellent work! I have the same kit and this must be a great reference for my build!

[Uncarina]

Way to go Iain! You did a splendid job on this.

 

Cheers,  Tom

[Iain]

Awww - thanks again for the kind words - really appreciated as always.

 

I've decided that the next project I start *will* be something simple that I can just assemble and paint. Famous last words! 

 

Model On dudes! 

 

Iain