I need help from anyone who built the current airfix hurricane kit.
To anyone who has built or is building this kit i ask did you have any problem mating the wings to the fuselage? i cant get the leading edge of the wings to fit flush with the lower cowl. the trailing edge seems to fit fine to the rear insert but the front is hitting something. the wing root fits up to the fuselsge but it looks like to me there needs to be some plastic removed to allow the wing assembly to settle in flush to the cowl insert. what did i do wrong.
thanks- joe
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bomber14
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 01:27 AM UTC
WIggus
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Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018 - 04:30 AM UTC
After what I thought was going to be a detour "quick, little build" of a Tamiya A6M2 "Rufe" floatplane, I'm back to work on my 1/72 Spitfire. Should be done soon.
bomber14
Joined: February 02, 2015
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Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 01:59 PM UTC
some updates on my hurricane
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where i'm at now. i opened the port gun bay, and made a representation of a sutton harness from scratch. i forgot to photo it before i enclosed it in the fuselage so i did the best i could taking a photo.
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i had some trouble with the fit of the wings to the fuselage but i figured it out. almost time for paint.
joe
the interior before i closed it up in the fuselage.
" BORDER="0"> where i'm at now. i opened the port gun bay, and made a representation of a sutton harness from scratch. i forgot to photo it before i enclosed it in the fuselage so i did the best i could taking a photo.
" BORDER="0"> " BORDER="0"> " BORDER="0"> i had some trouble with the fit of the wings to the fuselage but i figured it out. almost time for paint.
joe
TacFireGuru
Joined: December 25, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 12:21 PM UTC
Modelling MoJo has been gone for quite some time. I managed to get the dark green on this here Spit.
Mike
Mike
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 12:37 PM UTC
One step at a time.
Michael
Michael
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 08:11 PM UTC
Hi everybody 
,
i was away from my stash and models during the 2017-2018 school year because i went back to studies (in addition to my job so no more free time...) but now i'm in "holydays" (but to my current job !
) so i want so much to glue and paint some plastic !
Then i just enlisted here and ordered this to my usual models dealer on the net:
I'm eager to open the box ! It'll arrive on next saturday or monday
Cheers
nico
,i was away from my stash and models during the 2017-2018 school year because i went back to studies (in addition to my job so no more free time...) but now i'm in "holydays" (but to my current job !
) so i want so much to glue and paint some plastic ! Then i just enlisted here and ordered this to my usual models dealer on the net:
I'm eager to open the box ! It'll arrive on next saturday or monday
Cheers
nico
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2018 - 09:27 AM UTC
Hi all,
so here it is
, a very very nice kit, i really like these "new tools" Airfix kits
Frenche date, Mar, 3 juil (Mardi 3 juillet) for Tuesday july the 3rd
Even a good plan for the riggings
For now it's drying after being cleaned
Cheers, good night and well done english football team goalkeeper
nico
so here it is
, a very very nice kit, i really like these "new tools" Airfix kits 
Frenche date, Mar, 3 juil (Mardi 3 juillet) for Tuesday july the 3rd
Even a good plan for the riggings
For now it's drying after being cleaned
Cheers, good night and well done english football team goalkeeper
nico
FirstSergeant
Joined: January 02, 2012
KitMaker: 139 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 12:39 PM UTC
Greetings,
I've finally had a chance to get started on the Mosquito.
I'm building the MkXVIII version so the nose had to be cut from the fuselage and the correct nose for the MkXVIII attached. I used a very fine saw blade and smoothed the ends with a sanding stick and very fine sand paper. The gaps were filled with Squadron Green Putty and it came out smooth with no offset. The fuselage went together well, small amount of putty was used on the bottom in front just aft of the cannon.
Enjoying watching your great builds and learning.
Cheers,
Firstsergeant
I've finally had a chance to get started on the Mosquito.
I'm building the MkXVIII version so the nose had to be cut from the fuselage and the correct nose for the MkXVIII attached. I used a very fine saw blade and smoothed the ends with a sanding stick and very fine sand paper. The gaps were filled with Squadron Green Putty and it came out smooth with no offset. The fuselage went together well, small amount of putty was used on the bottom in front just aft of the cannon.
Enjoying watching your great builds and learning.
Cheers,
Firstsergeant
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 03:02 PM UTC
Nico, I agree the new tooled Airfix kits are great.
Firstsargeant, your skeeter is looking good. I like the aircrew.
Bob
Firstsargeant, your skeeter is looking good. I like the aircrew.
Bob
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - 11:02 PM UTC
Hi all,
yes, the build job is very easy and i like the mould
Here is my last prgress with it
As the gun barrel sticks out the fuselage, i had to paint it (i used "Mr Color, Metal color" alumine with brush (without any dilution but it will have to be polished ...... soon)
Cheers
nico
Quoted Text
Nico, I agree the new tooled Airfix kits are great.
Firstsargeant, your skeeter is looking good. I like the aircrew.
Bob
yes, the build job is very easy and i like the mould
Here is my last prgress with it
As the gun barrel sticks out the fuselage, i had to paint it (i used "Mr Color, Metal color" alumine with brush (without any dilution but it will have to be polished ...... soon)
Cheers
nico
Torpon
Joined: February 28, 2012
KitMaker: 103 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 11:48 PM UTC
Hi everyone,
great models so far!
I will go for a Airfix 1:72 Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3.
Unfortunately I have to go on holidays in a week but I will start with the cockpit tonight...
Carlos.
great models so far!
I will go for a Airfix 1:72 Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3.
Unfortunately I have to go on holidays in a week but I will start with the cockpit tonight...
Carlos.
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 01:48 AM UTC
Hi,
time to close the fuselage :
Nico
time to close the fuselage :
Nico
Kanguroo
Joined: May 07, 2006
KitMaker: 416 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, August 01, 2018 - 03:25 AM UTC
Hi,
Here's my entry.
Cheers,
K.
Here's my entry.
Cheers,
K.
nico37
Joined: May 23, 2011
KitMaker: 651 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, August 01, 2018 - 03:51 AM UTC
Hi all,
some progress :
cheers
nico
some progress :
cheers
nico
phantom_phanatic309
#372
Joined: March 10, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, August 01, 2018 - 06:13 AM UTC
Some cool buids going on.
Hopefully will get my Jet Provost started this weekend.
Hopefully will get my Jet Provost started this weekend.
165thspc
#521
Joined: April 13, 2011
KitMaker: 9,465 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 02:46 PM UTC
Very slow progress on my Spit but the camo is coming along:
Torpon
Joined: February 28, 2012
KitMaker: 103 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 09:36 PM UTC
K, another GR.3! I love them.
Nico, good progress on the Gladiator, I love the model but I am too scared of rigging.
Mike, the spit camo is looking good.
Some progress with my Harrier, I have finished the cockpit and done main assembly. Airfix model fits well and I am really enjoying the build. I would say that panels are overdone but we will see...
So far I have made a couple of mistakes: I glued the wrong tail and the colour of the cockpit is wrong. I googled for so long that I got confused... Next time I will choose the right one!
Carlos.
Nico, good progress on the Gladiator, I love the model but I am too scared of rigging.
Mike, the spit camo is looking good.
Some progress with my Harrier, I have finished the cockpit and done main assembly. Airfix model fits well and I am really enjoying the build. I would say that panels are overdone but we will see...
So far I have made a couple of mistakes: I glued the wrong tail and the colour of the cockpit is wrong. I googled for so long that I got confused... Next time I will choose the right one!
Carlos.
PasiAhopelto
Joined: October 01, 2016
KitMaker: 514 posts
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Posted: Friday, August 03, 2018 - 06:01 PM UTC
I'm also enjoying an Airfix build:
Some small fit issues with intake ring, but otherwise builds fine. I think this is 1997 kit with new decals.
Some small fit issues with intake ring, but otherwise builds fine. I think this is 1997 kit with new decals.
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
KitMaker: 2,500 posts
AeroScale: 318 posts
Posted: Saturday, August 04, 2018 - 01:41 AM UTC
Airfix has always made good Spitfires, and their most recent 1/72 Mk.I/Mk.IIa release is no exception.
This build will be mostly out of the box; here’s the cockpit as provided in the kit – excellent!
The only alterations I made were to replace the kit’s rectangular gunsight with a simple Barr and Stroud GM2 made from plastic discs and to add masking tape seatbelts.
Go Airfix!
Kanguroo
Joined: May 07, 2006
KitMaker: 416 posts
AeroScale: 89 posts
Posted: Saturday, August 04, 2018 - 03:07 AM UTC
Quoted Text
K, another GR.3! I love them.
Nico, good progress on the Gladiator, I love the model but I am too scared of rigging.
Mike, the spit camo is looking good.
Some progress with my Harrier, I have finished the cockpit and done main assembly. Airfix model fits well and I am really enjoying the build. I would say that panels are overdone but we will see...
So far I have made a couple of mistakes: I glued the wrong tail and the colour of the cockpit is wrong. I googled for so long that I got confused... Next time I will choose the right one!
Carlos.
Thank you Carlos.
Follow your build.
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
KitMaker: 2,500 posts
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Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 12:47 AM UTC
The Airfix kit-provided markings for their Spit Mk.IIa were the much modeled machine P8088, “The Borough of Lambeth.”
This was the aircraft so beautifully depicted in the old Profile Publications monograph on the Spitfire I & II from 1965.
After painting a base coat of Model Master R.A.F. Dark Earth enamel, I used that rendering as the pattern to make camouflage masks.
The green parts of the scheme were then shot with Humbrol HB1 Green enamel.
Gotta love that sand and spinach!
This was the aircraft so beautifully depicted in the old Profile Publications monograph on the Spitfire I & II from 1965.
After painting a base coat of Model Master R.A.F. Dark Earth enamel, I used that rendering as the pattern to make camouflage masks.
The green parts of the scheme were then shot with Humbrol HB1 Green enamel.
Gotta love that sand and spinach!
Torpon
Joined: February 28, 2012
KitMaker: 103 posts
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Posted: Monday, August 06, 2018 - 01:42 AM UTC
Tim, That is a great looking Spitfire.
I have done lots of painting this weekend. Most of it fixing previous mistakes, I should have done better the first time.
I had my first go with Mig acrylics. They didn't work for me. I normally use Vallejo and I found them too opaque even heavily thinned and too tricky. Colours look spot on for me, though.
Carlos
I have done lots of painting this weekend. Most of it fixing previous mistakes, I should have done better the first time.
I had my first go with Mig acrylics. They didn't work for me. I normally use Vallejo and I found them too opaque even heavily thinned and too tricky. Colours look spot on for me, though.
Carlos
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
KitMaker: 2,500 posts
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Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018 - 12:50 AM UTC
Hi Carlos,
That Harrier scheme looks great - I think you got those acrylic colors looking just right!
On my Spitfire, the undersides have received a coat of Model Master Sky Type S enamel.
The fuselage band was painted Model Master Duck Egg Blue.
After that, the whole airframe was prepped for decals with a coat of Future acrylic.
That Harrier scheme looks great - I think you got those acrylic colors looking just right!
On my Spitfire, the undersides have received a coat of Model Master Sky Type S enamel.
The fuselage band was painted Model Master Duck Egg Blue.
After that, the whole airframe was prepped for decals with a coat of Future acrylic.
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
KitMaker: 2,500 posts
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Posted: Sunday, August 12, 2018 - 11:52 AM UTC
Decaling began with the underside.
Unlike those not-so-great decals I was used to from my childhood Airfix builds, the decals in their newer releases are fantastic! I especially appreciate the extensive stenciling and clear instructions on where to place each of them.
Unlike those not-so-great decals I was used to from my childhood Airfix builds, the decals in their newer releases are fantastic! I especially appreciate the extensive stenciling and clear instructions on where to place each of them.
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