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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: meremodeller on November 12, 2020, 10:45:52 AM

Title: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: meremodeller on November 12, 2020, 10:45:52 AM

Here is my latest project, the ARMA Hobby 1/72 Hurricane IIb. Gem of kit and excellent detail, fit and overall surface treatment.
As an experiment I'm going to use the new Humbrol Acrylic Dropper Paints. Not a large range at the moment but a bit of careful mixing should do the trick.
I'll follow up soon to report on how it went.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: zak on November 12, 2020, 11:13:34 AM

You just love your Humbrol/Airfix, a real enthusiast.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: cph64 on November 12, 2020, 03:31:46 PM

Interesting how you were impressed with the fit as I was in contact with someone recently who'd built one and had problems. Probably not as skilled as you, lol!!!

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: councilman on November 14, 2020, 03:20:32 PM

Surface detail looks great.
Andy.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: meremodeller on November 14, 2020, 04:31:45 PM

Yes, the fit is like a lot of the newer CAD designed kits. All surfaces have to be clean and free of paint otherwise the fit isn't good. I was impressed with the fit of my kit. NO FILLER WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS KIT!!!

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: councilman on November 14, 2020, 05:24:35 PM

Sounds like a kit for me.  ;D
Andy.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: Bob C on November 14, 2020, 06:10:04 PM

Got shares in airfix, I’ve always seen good comments about these kits.
Bob c

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: chriswil42 on November 15, 2020, 03:48:01 PM

Quote from: councilman on November 14, 2020, 05:24:35 PM

Sounds like a kit for me.  ;D
Andy.

I agree with Andy.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: Bigkev on November 15, 2020, 08:40:39 PM

Hi Meremodeller,
Nice kit and great clean build.
Well done,
Bigkev

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: meremodeller on December 23, 2020, 10:56:36 AM

After what seems to be quite a time I've now finished the ARMA Hobby Hurricane IIc. Lovely little kit, the photo really doesn't do it justice. I shall be writing brief review of the kit and Humbrol's new Dropper paints for the Newsletter.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: zak on December 23, 2020, 11:09:38 AM

Nice work.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: cph64 on December 23, 2020, 01:08:58 PM

Great looking model, well done.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: chriswil42 on December 23, 2020, 01:34:19 PM

Good looking model Bill.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: councilman on December 23, 2020, 06:00:33 PM

Great work, well done.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: Bob C on December 24, 2020, 05:17:12 PM

Looks really nice.

Bob c

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: Wizzel on December 26, 2020, 08:58:23 PM

That's a lovely job Bill.  Were the landing and navigation lights out of the box too?  If so, they really look the part.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: Red Lancer on December 28, 2020, 07:38:42 PM

It looks great. I will be interested to read your review of
the paints

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: meremodeller on December 30, 2020, 09:09:20 AM

Wizzel, yes, completely OOB. Landing lights and wing tip navigation light covers are included and a very good fit.

Title: Re: ARMA Hurricane IIb
Post by: Bob C on December 31, 2020, 11:58:10 AM

looks a nice kit. Just read that ARMA are going to bring out a 1/48 Hurricane llC later 2021.

Bob c