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meremodeller

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ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« on: March 03, 2022, 02:38:50 PM »
Time for a new project from me.
I have been singing the praises of 'Arma Hobby' kits based entirely on the fine detailing and completeness of the kits in the box. Now this is the first of their kits I have actually started to build.
Step One. The undercarriage bay and cockpit. After a discussion with a knowledgable neighbour about interior colours of early Hurricanes I decided to make it up!
It's very apparent that like many new CAD designed kits the fit is very tight it is important to follow the instructions and essential to clean up each component of the parting lines and double check the fit as a dry run.
More to follow!

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2022, 01:21:39 PM »
Looks good so far Bill.
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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2022, 03:04:33 PM »
I believe these are nice kits, isn't this the Hurricane Eduard reboxed.
looking good so far.

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2022, 03:28:15 PM »
After a 2 weeks for a Covid break I'm now back a the bench and can update the progress on the Hurricane.
The cockpit 'floor is attached to the centre section of the wings whilst the fuselage halves go together well, trapping the side framework between them.

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2022, 05:45:19 PM »
Very nice. Glad to see you are back to modelling.
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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2022, 08:09:22 PM »
Looking good.

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2022, 04:55:30 PM »
Really thought I should update this build now.
The wings are on, they are a very tight and precise fit, only a slight trimming of the internal framework required.
the good news is that NO filler required anywhere.
Now on with the painting.

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2022, 05:33:59 PM »
Splash it on with gay abandon!
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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2022, 07:51:25 PM »
Splash it on with gay abandon!

Has Bill been to the same painting school as Haddock?
I hope my next is always better

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2022, 01:10:03 PM »
You'll have it finished by the weekend Bill? Then ready for the next club meeting.
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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2022, 09:07:18 AM »
Well, I splashed it on with 'Gay Abandon' a couple of days ago and here it is. It looks glossy because I'm using Xtracrylics.

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2022, 04:36:03 PM »
And now, the decals. There is a bit of story behind these markings as applied to N2522 a 56 Sqn Hurricane.

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2022, 08:30:31 PM »
Now you're teasing us.
What's the story.....?
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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2022, 08:11:09 AM »
Would I get a better result if I splashed my pint on instead of sloshing it on?
I'll have to try it.
Haddock.

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Re: ARMA Hobby Hurricane I
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2022, 09:10:23 AM »
Would I get a better result if I splashed my pint on instead of sloshing it on?
I'll have to try it.
Haddock.
Don't waste good beer!
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