IainM Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 This is the 1/32nd Fly Hawker Hurricane Mk2C in the markings of "FM-E", of Flight Commander Gerald Stapmea Stapleton, DFC & Bar 257 (Burma) Sqn, RAF Honiley, March, 1942. The build thread can be found here. I've always loved the look of the cannon-equipped Hurricanes, very glad to have one in the collection at last. Thanks to everyone who gave suggestions and made comments during the build, much appreciated! Thanks for looking Iain mozart, Hartmann352, D.B. Andrus and 30 others 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Fantastic stuff, Iain! Kev IainM and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Excellent finish Iain very nice work IainM and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 A beautiful black finish with all the little variations to make it look intersting. I like your photography as well! Martinnfb and IainM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Great work on this one too, Iain. Martinnfb and IainM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Great job, looking at it makes me want to build one with the same finish, though I doubt I could make it look so good. Cheers Dennis Martinnfb and IainM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Outstanding Lain! Love these black Hurricane's, and you have pulled it off beautifully. Jeff. IainM and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stambaugh Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Another all black bird! Very nice and thank you for sharing. IainM and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Just fantastic - kudos on such a fine build and finish! I recall from the build thread you used chipping fluid? Curious what brand that was and how the chipping is performed (do you sort of scratch/pick at the locations you want chipped?) IainM and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Another awesome nightfighter Iain, and a nice counterweight to your 109. Ernest Martinnfb and IainM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Hey Neighbor, that’s awesome! I’m genuine when I say it looks perfect…absolutely beautiful mate. IainM and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Beautifully done Hurricane! Love the black camo and the weathering on it. Matt Anthony in NZ, Martinnfb and IainM 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 This is probably the nicest night hurricane I have ever seen, to break down and weather monotonous black surface is not an easy task, you've done it on the highest possible level Iain, Bravo! Cheers Martin IainM and Anthony in NZ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 Thank you - to you all, for your comments, they are highly appreciated! @LSP_Kevin@MikeMaben@Fanes@Gazzas@dennismcc@Jeff T@John Stambaugh@petrov27@Greif8@Anthony in NZ@scvrobeson@Martinnfb @petrov27 Yes, I did use chipping fluid - Mig Scratches on some parts,(leading edge) and AK Heavy effects on others (wing root, etc). On the areas where I wanted heavier wear I used a stiff brush to chip the paint, but for the more scratched effect, I used a piece of torn Scotch-Brite pad in a tweezer, and used that to scratch the paint. Very effective! LSP_Kevin, Fanes, Martinnfb and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) Fantastic build Ian. It’s certainly not the easiest kit to build. I wish I had taken as much care with my u/c as you did though Bruce Edited November 1, 2022 by pacificmustang IainM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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