Airfix new-tool fabric wing Hurricane, 23 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, 1939.

CSMO · February 17, 2014, 08:47:04 AM

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.

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 tiny gaps.

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

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

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 machine. Adios, Larry.

Dizzyfugu · February 17, 2014, 09:10:04 AM

This is lovely! Can't tell you why, but I love the overall look of this Hurricane.

Captain Canada · February 17, 2014, 09:53:52 AM

I'm very pleased myself ! Very nice Larry ! I like your idea and I think you pulled it off brilliantly.....a very interesting aeroplane !

TallEng · February 17, 2014, 10:14:53 AM

That does look good

Regards
Keith

PR19_Kit · February 17, 2014, 12:57:16 PM

A BRILLIANT idea, and modelled superbly too. Just LOVE it!

lancer · February 17, 2014, 01:15:40 PM

That is very impressive.

Weaver · February 17, 2014, 06:17:34 PM

Heh - that's a neat idea: nice one!

Devilfish · February 17, 2014, 11:16:22 PM

Love it!

I've been planning a Whif Hurricane based on WW2 not happening for a while, but this takes it one stage further.

Nick · February 18, 2014, 04:01:58 AM

Wonderfully done! I must get my no-WW2 Hurricane up on this site, there's quite a few popping up now. We could have our own little section of the stand at shows!

Rheged · February 18, 2014, 04:37:09 AM

This well-executed RFC Hurricane makes me ponder------it was the RNAS who ordered the "proper bloody paralyser to bomb Berlin". How far would their independent strateigic bomber force have developed by 1939? And would carrier aircraft have fared better under RNAS supervision?

NARSES2 · February 18, 2014, 07:50:47 AM

Really, really nice

Echo your opinion of the new Airfix kit, it's a lovely one. Got 5 now and a few more ideas

nighthunter · February 18, 2014, 09:36:56 AM

Wonderful job, love the concept, will be replicating it in MS paint, but, are you going to dull coat it? It seems a bit glossy due to the photos.

CSMO · February 18, 2014, 09:53:29 AM

All of my 1/72 models are gloss finished.

I don't flat-coat my models for several reasons:
1)I have over 1300 built models, many of which were built before good flat paints were in common use.
2)flat paints cause a lot of problems with silvering, which is a problem because....
3)I don't own an airbrush, I paint all of my canopy frames freehand by brush. and masking canopies to keep the Flat off the glass is way too much hassle.
4)I have a dedicated room for my models and a filter system for my heating/air conditioning. However dudt is dust. Gloss model are a whole lot easier to keep clean.

I am different than many modelers in my approach. If the pundits, rivet counters, and experten don't like my approach to the hobby that is their opinion.

The cool thing about a "What-if?" forum is that there are no hard and fast rules for anything.

Thanks for the kind words, but I just wanted to answer your question. Sorry if I got long-winded in the process.

Adios, Larry.