Hurricane IIb, Revell 1/32 - finished

[Sepp]

Ahoy!

 

For my next trick, I'm going to try not to completely mangle Revell's new tool Hurricane. 

 

Obligatory box shot plus an array of goodies, at least some of which will find their way onto the finished article  - ignore the scribbled (spurious) serial number, I changed my mind:

 

Once again it'll be a dip into my favourite alt. history subject, albeit a bit earlier in the timeline than the last two, and requiring at least a modicum of accuracy markings and camouflage-wise. Markings are for the (spurious) 390 (Breton) Sqn, RAF, and will be applied via masks courtesy of my Silhouette cutter.   If all goes according to plan, t'll turn out something like one of these, but I might omit the kill markings:

 

Back with progress soon - hopefully this one won't take as long as my last effort!

 

Cheers,

Sepp

 

Edited June 4, 2023 by Sepp

[MikeMaben]

 

       Have fun Sepp

[dennismcc]

From all reports this is a great kit so enjoy.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Sepp]

Well, I suppose I really should make a start...

 

First impressions? I was hugely surprised just how much flash is present, considering this is a new-tool kit.  Some examples are more like puddles, and there is a slight mis-match between the mould halves which means there's a whole bunch of clean up required:

 

The other issue, is that there are ejector pin marks on several parts that will be seen in the cockpit - break out the filler! That said, the major pieces all seem to fit together reasonably well. Anyhoo, onward!

 

First up is the seat, and the first ejector pin marks... I didn't like the indistinct andjustment lever, so out came the Albion tubing.

 

The parts that make up the seat are quite thick, so I thinned the sides and front down by about 50%.  The fit of the four parts that make up the seat could best be described as "loose". I still have to add the leather pad that runs over the left side of the seat to prevent the parachute release cord from chafing. Adjustment lever set to one side, I'll add it before painting:

 

The cockpit doesn't include any of the various pipe work, some of which will be (just) visible when everything goes together, so I added a representation of the fuel and oil lines , plus throttle and mixture control line tubes and leads for the prop control on the left-hand frame (note unfortunately placed ejector pin mark; to be fair to Revell, it's difficult to see how the pacement could have been avoided) - I'll add the chain for the pitch trim control just prior to painting:

 

and the hydraulic lines and harness release lever on the right.  Out of the box, the right-hand frame has a foot lever for the emergency undercarriage release, but there should only be one on the left, so I deleted it. I may add the snap jack, if there's room for it to dangle from the lower longeron where the hyd line curves downward, once the cockpit framework is assembled:

 

in the above pic, the rectangle featuring another ejector pin mark is the de-icing fluid tank, and so:

The hand pump and line will have to be added after the frame is assembled, as it attaches to the cross brace.  I may add the line that goes to the windscreen, if it will be visible. I suspect not.

 

Talking of the cross brace, I added the hydraulic line that goes to the gauge; it needs to be knitted into the framework on assembly at which point I'll also add the fuel selector control tube to the left side of this part... I'm currently planning on ignoring the connections to the rudder trim wheel, as they won't be seen once everything goes together - but you know what they say about plans...:

I think I'll have to do something with the undercarriage/flap selector (big bar sticking out of the frame, just above and left of the brass line in the above pic), because it looks very clunky.

 

Finally for this update, I modified the stick by removing the upper portion and re-attaching it at an angle as I'll pose the ailerons slightly off-centre, and I modified the attachment tab, as I'll droop the elevators a touch, so the stick needs to sit further forward than the tab allows.  I also added a representation of the aileron control cables:

 

That's all for now - next up: the wheel wells.

 

Cheers!

 

Sepp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Nighthawk Calling 1]

I must say that’s a very tidy bench, Hurricane is coming along nicely though.

[MikeMaben]

Looks like you may have gotten a lemon there Sepp. I have a couple of these and they neither one

have flash like that. Nothing you can't handle. Sounds like you have definite plans for detailing this one.

[quang]

Lemon indeed.

I didn’t have any issue with the Revell kit nor did Tolga.

[Sepp]

Yes, I've seen no other comments re. flash - oh well, it's not a huge problem.

[Sepp]

Anyway... wheel wells.

 

Not adding much here, just a few pipes.  Three sizes of Albion tubing, crimped to stop 'em moving around:

 

and passed through the air reservior:

 

Pipework added.  Along with the hydraulic lines to the gear retraction jacks, they disappear into leather covers around the diagonal braces..  mine will all go closer to the wall/spar than is usually seen:

 

Representation of said covers added with foil from a Lindt chocolate bar. Other chocolate is available.

 

Next job is to assemble all the moveable surfaces and horizontal stab, then it'll be time to start throwing paint around.

 

Cheers,

 

Sepp

Edited June 14, 2023 by Sepp

[MikeMaben]

 

On 6/14/2023 at 2:32 AM, Sepp said:

                      ... time to start throwing paint around.

 

                 

[Phil88]

Whowwwww,  interesting,  I will follow your editing with interest and this "Breton" version is of particular interest to me, my wife being Breton.  It makes me want to do it in the same livery.

[Sepp]

17 minutes ago, Phil88 said:

Whowwwww,  interesting,  I will follow your editing with interest and this "Breton" version is of particular interest to me, my wife being Breton.  It makes me want to do it in the same livery.

 

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!   I'll be doing more Breton-marked alt. history aircraft ... at least one more pre-independence, but some with Breton national insignia.

[Sepp]

Tiny update.  Control surfaces and horizontal stab assembled (no dramas, so no pix). 

 

Thanks to Tolga ULGUR, I now have the landing light bulb holders.  The lights themselves attach to an open framework,

 

but the kit parts are solid:

 

So I decided to try to do a bit better - after application of various drills, routers and files:

 

Still a bit 'clunky' I feel... so I have the horrible feeling I'm going to decide to remove the cross brace, thin the rear panel as much as I dare, then replace the brace and add a few (representative) internal details with some scraps of pe from unused Colonial Viper VII and Bf109 sheets:

 

All of which will, of course, be nigh on invisible once it all goes together...

 

Back with more soon, but first have to climb the mountain of post-holiday jobs.

 

Sepp

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 26, 2023 by Sepp

[MikeMaben]

Hi Sepp, actually the light/reflector attached to a rod behind it that allowed it to pivot up and down.

 

 

Whether or not that makes any difference to you 

[Sepp]

1 hour ago, MikeMaben said:

Hi Sepp, actually the light/reflector attached to a rod behind it that allowed it to pivot up and down.

 

 

Whether or not that makes any difference to you 

 

Yep, am aware of that - currently considering whether to mod the kit piece make the top of the frame tubular, or just suggest the nut, or neither - the pivot will, ofc, not be visible.  It would appear that the cross brace on the kit part is an attempt to show the brace on the forward spar.  I shall think further on't, as experiments suggest that the kit's transparent piece distorts what can be seen to the extent that it will probably be too indistinct to matter... which, ofc, means I'm eyeing up a Trumpy 1/24 IIc. 

 

Cheers for the input - it all helps!

 

Sepp

Edited June 29, 2023 by Sepp