david_fleming Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 This one is going to be my Xmas model this year - some photos will come along but Photobucket is playing up at present. I've not built this kit yet (in spite of having three of them) but the fact that this kit has decals for the Science Museum example has influenced my choice - although I do have some slightly different plans for it! More to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Looking forward to your up-dates Good luck and wishing you a Merry Chrismas from an overcast but warm (23deg C) Cape Town.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Which kit will you be using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_fleming Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 After a slight pause of Xmas....New issue Fabric wing Hurri mk I (1/72) from the starter set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_fleming Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 First, obligatory sprue shot, which will be delayed no doubt until the mods have enjoyed their Xmas Pudding and Mead (And well deserved looking after us all!)http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb209/Davef68/Hurricane%20I/HurriIDSC_1907_zpsoiakngep.jpg Now, as I'll be usingsome acrylics on this kit, first step is a soapy bath to remove any greasy release agent. Not something I always do, but did on this one.Then I'll be painting it on the sprue, as this is the best way to so it - only joking, of course it's not (at least for me) but I will be priming the internals first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 The A55111 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_fleming Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Yes, just waiting for my pics to be approved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_fleming Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Some priming for the internal painting. Some parts have been left on the frames, others separated. In general, I'll separate parts before painting, but in some cases, the attachment points are on surfaces that would need sanding before assembly anyway, so it makes sense just to prime them on the frame. These modern Airfix kits have very tight tolerances in assembly, so always make sure you do a dry fit and adjust as needed, especially on the internals. Note the instrument panel and frame has been removed - this has small attachment points on the frame whcih need careful removal. This means it's better to paint it after taking it off the frame. I superglued a rod onto the back to provide a painting handle (Thanks Drewe!). This part won't be seen on the finished kit, so can be snipped off once painted. Another point re these new Airfix kits is that some of the parts are very fine, and have a tendency to break if roughly handled, so take care. The sharp eyed will note a small break on the frame beneath the panel. Primer if Tamiya Surface Primer in an aerosol can.http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb209/Davef68/Hurricane%20I/HurriI_2_zpslhqltbhh.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Mock Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 What paints will you using for the camo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_fleming Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Tamiya acrylics is the current plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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