Ryan Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Hey folks welcome to the Fly Hurricane build. I picked up a couple of these off eBay, this was one type the other kit being the Sea Hurricane version. Below are some intro pics of the project. Hurri MkII by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri MkII by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri MkII by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri MkII by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr More pics soon, I'm not much for historical facts or long drawn out reviews. What I can do is let the pics do the talking and share tips and tricks along the way! Ryan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Nice one Ryan, I was going to ask if anyone knew how the Fly hurricanes built up.........sitting back and watching eagerly..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Cool. Will follow !.......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Following this have the iid in the stash 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Be warned! It's a SOB to build. The cockpit framing etc. makes it VERY difficult to install and get the wings on. I built one a couple of years ago but no more! Good luck!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wouter Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 32 minutes ago, JohnB said: Be warned! It's a SOB to build. The cockpit framing etc. makes it VERY difficult to install and get the wings on. I built one a couple of years ago but no more! Good luck!!! I can attest to that, mine landed on the shelf of doom for now. I started is as a quick OOB build, but please forget the 'quick' part. The cockpit needs a lot of care and patience to build. But as always it can be done. Do yourself a favor and read through THIS build log on LSP, it will make your life a lot easier (I wish I had before I started mine). Good luck and please post some updates, maybe i'll take mine back to the bench 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Gentlemen your warnings are well received and I will proceed carefully, Wouter thanks for the link. The comments are actually timely as I did start with the cockpit. Here are notes at this early stage: 1. The cage structure was carefully assembled level and plumb and some tubular elements were scratched instead of the kit parts. 2. There are no alignment or positive locating points to sit the assembly into the fuselage halves. I punched small discs and attached to the upper structure to allow the unit to be glued to the bottom of the "shelves" on either side of the fuse. 3. The final alignment point was created with strip at the front of the assembly to lock into the firewall. 4. The headrest and firewall fit very well. Take a look at some pics, so far it seems to be going well. The real test will be to assemble the gear well/ lower wing and offer up to the fuse to check clearance. Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Ryan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Looking good I'm book marking this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Splendid, the more the merrier! Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Pulling out my comfy chair :), great choice Ryan. Cheers M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Great problem solving Ryan. I've got the Sea Hurricane in the stash so this will come in handy. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I will be following this! As I have an Mk.I that I want to build as BOB Hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Ryan Terrific build plan and she is looking just like a Swiss Watch interior. I do remember following John's build and he fought his kit all the way - one tough build for sure Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Thanks for the encouraging words gents. Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 20, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 20, 2019 Looking great, RyN. I’m taking tips from this build for when I eventually attempt mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 20, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 20, 2019 Just now, Clunkmeister said: Looking great, Ryan. I’m taking tips from this build for when I eventually attempt mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hey builders. Ok took a look at the lower wing and resin landing gear insert, I'm happy to say everything is working out fine! Here are the important parts.... 1. I took the resin insert to my bench grinder and with respirator in place made short work of the casting plug. 2. The grinder is very dangerous and unforgiving to your parts or fingers so be careful, work slowly checking the amount of light that passes through the resin at each pass. 3. You don't have to be too neat when hogging out material on the insert, but you will need to refine the surface because it will be visible in the pit once installed. 4. Fly have guides at the front and rear of the part, use these when grinding out the ditch for the cockpit to reside in. 5. There is some nice engineering here if all works out, the resin part gently comes into contact with the tubular cockpit and even the rear "legs" are tight to the lower wing surface. On to the pics. Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Hurri MII by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr It wasn't all roses though, I did manage to break off some parts that were quickly rebuilt with card. Hurri Mk II by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Thanks for looking, the model room is in need of a cleaning so I'm off to do so! Ryan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Nice that helps a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I never realised that this is a limited run kit, making good progress Ryan ....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Yes it certainly is, has a Special Hobby feel. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 20, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 20, 2019 Lovely. Got a couple in the stash and this will serve as a proper guide! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Ryan Nice going. Fit looks perfect Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks the fit issue at the wing seems to be OK at this point, Onto another issue, I did try to fit the canopy to the rails and found it did not want to seat right....so will need to sort that out. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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