Italeri 1:48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.1

[hilld]

Right back to the roots on this one. My first build ever was a Hurricane with no paint that flew over my bed for years. I've been itching to get this one started.

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This looks like a sweet kit. Lots of parts including photo-etched belts, wicked decals and a photographic reference booklet. I'm rolling up my sleeves.

 

[The Model Dude]

This looks like a nice plane, will be fun to watch you build!

 

[TRM]

Nice looking kit Hill!! Bring it on!!

 

[Myke]

Beauty

 

[adampolo13]

These have always fascinated me. Can't wait to see your work!

 

[hilld]

I was in the Calgary airport last November where they have a tribute to RAF pilot Willie McKnight who was from there. I took some pictures of including the famous photo of McKnight with legless Squadron Leader Douglas Bader. McKnight's Hurricane is featured on the box art so that is the one I will be doing.


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image by hilld58, on Flickr


image by hilld58, on Flickr

 

[Grendels]

Looks like a nice kit!

 

[hilld]

Finally got a start after a few busy weeks. The cockpit is done.


IMG_1709 by hilld58, on Flickr

It went together nicely but I may need to adjust the gun sight and it's mount to fit to the fuselage.


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The instrument panel is a decal sheet with a PE covering.


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The belts were PE as well. I like the way they turned out.


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Now it's time to tackle the engine.

 

[Mike T.C.S.M]

that's one good looking office.

 

[Chris S]

That is a great little kit ,one I have in the collection for a future build .....nice work on the pit ,looking forward to the rest of it ...Love Hurri's , nicer than Spits ;D

Chris.

 

[Myke]

Cockpit looks fantastic!!

 

[rookie]

Re: Italeri 1:48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 o

Looking good, the Hurricane was always the poor cousin of WWII , don't see to many of em.

How do you like the kit? Only ever built one Italeri myself and it was armor.

 

[TRM]

Nice work in the office Hill!! Bring on that motor!!! ;D

 

[hilld]

Engine and mounts complete. I am going to scratch build a couple of interior details on the side wall of the cockpit then close this puppy up!

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[hilld]

Fuselage went together nicely. Minimal sanding on the topside. Bottom seam is covered by a unique bottom peice with the stretched fabric lines the Hurricane was famous for. You can see this piece in the background of the first picture.






Scratch-built detailing on sidewall of cockpit can be seen here.

 

[hilld]

Main body is together. Not a lot of seam issues. I posed the tail assembly a bit.


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I have a week off from work so hopefully we can get some paint on.

 

[hilld]

I finished the primer coat. I used Mr. Surfacer 1000, I really like the finish it leaves for the paint. Next step will be pre-shading. I don't know if I will pre-shade the fabric fuselage. I suppose the recessed part would appear a bit darker, wouldn't it?


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[TRM]

She looks great under primer Hill!! Personally I would pre-shade the fabric too! add to the depth! You call thoug...keep it coming!!

 

[Chris S]

yip ,I'd second that ,looks great . A preshade on the fabric wouldnt do any harm

Chris.

 

[hilld]

Pre-shading and undercarriage - check! McKnight's Hurricane had that black port wing scheme that some early Spits and Hurricanes sported.


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IMG_4606 by hilld58, on Flickr


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Hopefully we can do the top-side over the next couple of days.