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Playing in the Sandbox Group Build Sept 1, 2024 - Jn 1, 2025

Trumpeter Hawker Hurricane 1/24 mk IIC


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I had this one in my stash for some time now, and this will be my coming build, with some aftermarket stuf from trumpeter and master.IMG_3182_zpsjc6gjuo6.jpg

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started the build by adding the pe parts to the different parts of the aircraft

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Floor boards and flaps, first sanded down and sink holes removed

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rudder cable hole as it was and with the pe replacement part

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the instrument panel with the instrument decal underneath, not placed yet, the pe parts are just loose in place to get the general idea who it will look

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the hispano canons after treatment with blackening agent from master

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Looking so much better than the plastic counter part

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The radiator and oil cooler

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Different parts ready for primer

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Landing gear bay

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fire wall with the original plastic framing sanded down

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cockpit sidewalls

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That's it for now, i am trying to prepare as much of the pe parts as i can prior to the build.

I wil try to post regular updates,

 

Cheers,

 

Frank

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Great start. That PE and brass really makes a difference.

 

Thanks, will try to give regular updates,

 

Frank

 

Really cool!! Will follow this for sure

 

Arno

Thank you, the Hurricane is an old time favorite for me

 

Very impressive. Will you detail the gunbays too?

Cees

Hello Cees,

 

Yes i wil be detailing the gunbays to, so stay tuned,

 

Greetz,

 

Frank

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  • 2 weeks later...

Small update on the Hurricane,

 

Mostly been working on all sub assembly's, here are some pics,

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Wheel bay with some scratch build piping for the landing gear oleos

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All sorts of parts ready for primer

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The wheel covers with a scratch build brake line added with brake hose,

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That's it for now, not much progress, had very little time last month, 

until the next update,

 

Cheers,

 

Frank

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