Shoggz Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 hour ago, MikeMaben said: Yep Thanks Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Completed! Went for a pretty used and oily look to try and match the photos of mid-war Hurricanes. This is the build I'm most pleased with - so far. I've managed to improve in a number of areas since the Kotare Spitfire it now sits next to. A lot of things to work on for the next build, one of which is to have full painted on markings (just did the roundels this time.) I don't like the fact that you can see the stencils are decals Dpgsbody55, Furie, patricksparks and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Nice one, Richard! Kev Shoggz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 8 hours ago, Shoggz said: I don't like the fact that you can see the stencils are decals Just call it a 12 incher Rich, looks great sittin' on the shelf. Shoggz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 8 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Nice one, Richard! Kev Thanks Kev! LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 hour ago, MikeMaben said: Just call it a 12 incher Rich, looks great sittin' on the shelf. Good philosophy Mike! I am enjoying looking at it sat next to the Spitfire on the shelf - from a distance. MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furie Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 This Hurricane looks great right next to the Spit. Congratulations on the progress you've made, because this Hurry is very convincing! Shoggz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 58 minutes ago, Furie said: This Hurricane looks great right next to the Spit. Congratulations on the progress you've made, because this Hurry is very convincing! Thank you Denis! That's very kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Nice job Richard. That's a great looking pair. I confess I don't believe I've ever built a Hurricane (or if I have it was many moons ago and in 1/72nd scale). The way this Revell kit looks I may need to remedy that situation. Having read through your build thread I notice that you don't apply a gloss coat? I think that is something that could improve your models. The stencils would probably have settled more neatly on a gloss coat. The weathering powders would be easier to manipulate on a gloss coat too. Also, if one looks at photos of full sized aircraft they are rarely fully matt. Full sized birds appear to develop a slight sheen which enriches the colours and allows light to play across their form. Perhaps a subtle satin sheen might lift our models in the same way? So, now that you've built a cammo bird, what's next? Night fighter variant? Cheers MikeC and Shoggz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Very nicely done It looks fine from here, and sitting it next to the Spit makes for an interesting comparison. Shoggz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 34 minutes ago, geedubelyer said: Nice job Richard. That's a great looking pair. I confess I don't believe I've ever built a Hurricane (or if I have it was many moons ago and in 1/72nd scale). The way this Revell kit looks I may need to remedy that situation. Having read through your build thread I notice that you don't apply a gloss coat? I think that is something that could improve your models. The stencils would probably have settled more neatly on a gloss coat. The weathering powders would be easier to manipulate on a gloss coat too. Also, if one looks at photos of full sized aircraft they are rarely fully matt. Full sized birds appear to develop a slight sheen which enriches the colours and allows light to play across their form. Perhaps a subtle satin sheen might lift our models in the same way? So, now that you've built a cammo bird, what's next? Night fighter variant? Cheers Thank you Guy. You are correct about the gloss coat. I had a bad experience some years back with Humbrol gloss varnish and it put me off. I obviously need to rethink that and give it another go - all other elements of my modelling skills have moved on, so I'm sure I can do this too! That's the great thing about this hobby. There's always something to improve or work on! And what's next? I've got a 1/24th scale Airfix 1/24 Bf/Me109E that is in its early stages. I actually fancy doing another P-51D and having a go at a natural metal finish now that I have an airbrush that I can use in anger. It'll probably be a Revell one as opposed to the Tamiya as I'd quite like to get it on the shelf a bit quicker and there's no Merlin to detail! geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 24 minutes ago, MikeC said: Very nicely done It looks fine from here, and sitting it next to the Spit makes for an interesting comparison. Thank you Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Nicely done! Few people know the Hurricane shot down more enemy aircraft than the Spitfire during the BOB. Shoggz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 hour ago, geedubelyer said: Full sized birds appear to develop a slight sheen which enriches the colours and allows light to play across their form. Perhaps a subtle satin sheen might lift our models in the same way? True. Military aircraft are semi gloss in appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 51 minutes ago, Woody V said: Nicely done! Few people know the Hurricane shot down more enemy aircraft than the Spitfire during the BOB. Thank you Woody. Yeah, I do have a soft spot for the old rugged Hurricane and it does seem to fill the role of 'ugly sister' to the Cinderella Spitfire. Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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