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Owen · Posted: Wed 03 Dec 2008 20:37 pm Post subject: Glen3312's Hurricane

Progress of Glen's build will be posted here:

So what'll it be?
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glen3312 · Posted: Wed 03 Dec 2008 21:34 pm Post subject:

oh dear i still havent got used to this interweb thing, i thought i had subscribed to the Devastator GB and then found out it was the 1/24 GB!!!
what should i do? press the "unsubscribe" button or go onto MFS and see what Vince has to offer?

well my first ever GB will be the Airfix Hurricane mk1 AA14002.

just one quick question, i intend to build this OOB but is it ok to base the camo/colour on the Hurri being rebulit at Brooklands?
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Ratch · Posted: Wed 03 Dec 2008 21:38 pm Post subject:

So long as the basic plastic is from an Airfix box you can finish it however you like

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Owen · Posted: Wed 03 Dec 2008 21:42 pm Post subject:

Was this a genuine accident or will you be taking part (you've stumped me!)? It doesn't matter if you don't want to join in the fun, I can remove this thread with no foibles!

Or, if you're staying, good choice!

The rules for GB engagment (IIRC) are that the finished kit must be a minimum of 50% Airfix, so a change in livery/camo/decals, or the use of aftermarket parts isn't a problem

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glen3312 · Posted: Wed 03 Dec 2008 22:06 pm Post subject:

yes mate it was a total accident but ive ordered my Hurri from Vince and am looking forward to my first GB

. that will teach me to go for a couple of pints and then go online

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glen3312 · Posted: Thu 04 Dec 2008 18:48 pm Post subject:

right guys question time, this will be my first 1/24 build so hope you can help?
1. what would you recommend, enamels or acrylics?
2. would someone be able to sort out the correct decals for this particular Hurricane.(ie. the brooklands one) i will of course be happy to cover all costs.
3. would i be able to use my "cheap airbrush" (revell £20 jobbie) for the camo and underside.
thanks in advance.
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Ratch · Posted: Thu 04 Dec 2008 19:15 pm Post subject:

1. Personally I prefer enamels

2. What are these decals of which you speak

Have you looked on Hannants

3. You should be able to use your "cheap airbrush"

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glen3312 · Posted: Thu 04 Dec 2008 19:19 pm Post subject:

thanks ratch, the decals would be the ones in the pics, i will have a look at hannants.
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daniel7891 · Posted: Thu 04 Dec 2008 19:46 pm Post subject:

I would agree with Ratch's statements. I always use enamels
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glen3312 · Posted: Thu 04 Dec 2008 21:47 pm Post subject:

looks like enamels it is then, unfortunatley cant find the decals at hannants though

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Ratch · Posted: Fri 05 Dec 2008 09:15 am Post subject:

If Hannants don't stock them, they're probably not available commercially in 1/24

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glen3312 · Posted: Sun 07 Dec 2008 20:09 pm Post subject:

ok here we go , i am a bit worried i might i might have bitten off a tad more than i can chew, didnt realize it was going to be this big, was thinking about spraying it in some shape or form, but now i am thinking about using a brush, not sure if that will do it justice though, i think i will just see how it goes

didnt bother with all the sprue shots as so many bits had fallen off them anyway

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Flash Flash · Silver Star Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 2937

Is that a new box art? It looks really nice!
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daniel7891 · Posted: Sun 07 Dec 2008 22:21 pm Post subject:

Looking forward to this one. I got mine the other day and it also had a lot of parts fallen off the sprues
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hewman100 · Posted: Mon 08 Dec 2008 12:22 pm Post subject:

No, not new, looks as if they've decided to use the original as opposed to the 'PC' version.

The dreaded brown decal backing!
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Owen · Posted: Mon 08 Dec 2008 14:03 pm Post subject:

glen3312 · Posted: Tue 09 Dec 2008 22:33 pm Post subject:

thanks owen, got a day off this friday so am going to have a good bash, will post pics as i complete each section, at the moment i have built and started to paint the merlin and built the cockpit, really need to get some new brushes before i do much more though. also what is the problem with brown decals? i have used them once and dont seem to remember a problem.
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daniel7891 · Posted: Tue 09 Dec 2008 23:11 pm Post subject:

The brown decals seem to break up with the slightest touch when ever I use them
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glen3312 · Posted: Fri 12 Dec 2008 18:33 pm Post subject:

heres a few shots of the Merlin, hoping to get the cockpit sorted out over the weekend.

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daniel7891 · Posted: Fri 12 Dec 2008 18:56 pm Post subject:

Wow, that engine looks the business
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