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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: CSMO on February 18, 2014, 12:26:15 PM

Title: Airfix new-tool fabric wing Hurricane Mk.I, 23 Squadron,Royal Flying Corps,1939.
Post by: CSMO on February 18, 2014, 12:26:15 PM

This build is based on the proposition that the RFC did not become the RAF in 1918 and that the paint and markings regulations in effect in 1918 did not change. This early  Mk.I belongs to Number 23 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, based at North Weald, Essex, in September, 1939.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/What-ifHurricaneampTigercats001_zps4720eb96.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/What-ifHurricaneampTigercats001_zps4720eb96.jpg.html)


Construction is strictly OOB. A few parts were fiddly, but everything fit almost perfectly. I used NO putty and used CA and white canopy glue to fill any tiny gaps.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/What-ifHurricaneampTigercats002_zpsa0f09c19.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/What-ifHurricaneampTigercats002_zpsa0f09c19.jpg.html)


The paint is all hand-brushed freehand. I painted the doped fabric area with Xtracolor RFC PC.10 khaki over RFC Clear doped Linen. The metal areas are painted Testors square-bottle Aluminum. The details are painted as per the kit instructions.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/What-ifHurricaneampTigercats003_zpsd9ce1792.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/What-ifHurricaneampTigercats003_zpsd9ce1792.jpg.html)

The decals are kit decal fragments from a number of different WW1 kits, via the spares-box. The  serial number codes are are from a real -world SE.5, but these rules don't apply here.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/What-ifHurricaneampTigercats007_zps687ec08e.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/What-ifHurricaneampTigercats007_zps687ec08e.jpg.html)

The early Hurricane is, in my opinion, the pick of the litter from among the Airfix new-tool releases. I am very pleased with my 23 Squadron, RFC machine.

Adios, Larry.

Title: Re: Airfix new-tool fabric wing Hurricane Mk.I, 23 Squadron,Royal Flying Corps,1939.
Post by: finsrin on February 18, 2014, 02:27:24 PM

Know nothing about paint and markings regulations in effect in 1918.  Given that is them; your Hurricane carries colors-markings well.  Has a different look, but seems feasible.
Nice build, I like it :)

Title: Re: Airfix new-tool fabric wing Hurricane Mk.I, 23 Squadron,Royal Flying Corps,1939.
Post by: Volkodav on February 18, 2014, 02:41:27 PM

Yes, good job!

Makes you wonder, if there is no RAF and still a RFC, does that mean that there is still a RNAS and that it is still larger and better equipped than the RFC?
Flying off platforms on all battleships and cruisers anyone?

Title: Re: Airfix new-tool fabric wing Hurricane Mk.I, 23 Squadron,Royal Flying Corps,1939.
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 18, 2014, 02:59:22 PM

Love it! :)

Now do a Eurofighter Typhoon in similar!

Title: Re: Airfix new-tool fabric wing Hurricane Mk.I, 23 Squadron,Royal Flying Corps,1939.
Post by: CSMO on February 18, 2014, 09:25:44 PM

I thought of a RAF Wellington or Wellesley or a RNAS Sea Gladiator or Fairey Seafox. Time will tell,  Adios, Larry.

Title: Re: Airfix new-tool fabric wing Hurricane Mk.I, 23 Squadron,Royal Flying Corps,1939.
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 23, 2014, 12:56:57 AM

You certainly captured the essence of a fabric-winged Hurri with this baby, Larry!

I especially like the contrast between the metal and fabric areas.

Brian da Basher