Harry Twist Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Time for a little update. I've pushed on a little more, finished glassing and got some primer on the tail feathers. Need some more prep on the fuselage and wing prior to priming them - hopefully tomorrow, weather permitting. I'm keeping on keeping on....!! Glassed fuselage and components Moulded light reflectors Primer at last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Nearly there Harry. Colours and decals this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Hi Chris, not quite at the paint stage yet. I'm head down working towards it though, assembly is in process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk tinck Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 It seems were all at the same stage ! Nice work Harry.You also find that te pilot sits too deep ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Hi Dirk, I put in a sloping cockpit base, then sat my pilot on a small plinth. I'll post a picture soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Hi Dirk, here is the sloping deck and the pilot, real photo for reference height. End product..... Real photo for reference height..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hi All, Crikey this is tight! Sorry for radio silence Ive been head down on the Hurricane so thought I had better just get on with it! Must just be me - things seem to take me three times longer than planned! Anyway here's where I am... photos to share. I'll keep on going! Hope you like blue! Elevator actuator hidden away. Final dress rehearsal before topcoats As of today..... Edited By Harry Twist on 06/09/2018 14:00:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Well done Harry, it's looking neat! Think she'll be done...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Very nice Harry, and great scheme. Mine's hit the buffers, and will not be ready for the weekend. Look forward to seeing all these models on the weekend. Cheers Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Maybe done for the weekend. In extremis I'll come down Sunday and use Saturday to finish, but trying for Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 don't miss the flying weather Saturday! Looks like some great winds currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Harry I think I'm in the same boat, probably need Saturday to do all the finishing off. I like the finish you have got from the Blue and Gold paint - looks ace. Hope to see it for real on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McLaren Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Looks great Harry. Keep going! It's amazing how many little tasks need doing to finish them off. I shall still be drawing panel lines on Saturday during the showers! And still working out how to fit the aerial wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hi All, just about there! Painting and decaling all done, wing servos in and I'm calling her pretty much done - just needs balancing and control throws sorting. Paint is taking a while to harden and I'm loathed to over handle the model at the moment. So here are a couple of final pictures to show the finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Hi all, Thought I would add some final notes and comments to my build blog for the Hurricane PSS build. The model did take its maiden flight at the PSS mass build weekend and has also flown a couple of times since. For me I find it an absolute joy in the air, it carries plenty of energy in flight, turns beautifully and flies with a very scale presence and scale speed ( ie not too quick!). The model ended up at a final weight of 3lb 14oz. The paint did finally harden off and is now protected under matt lacquer! The effect of the decals has impressed me, they bring the model to life - the long horizontal stripes were awkward to get right but I'm happy with the result. So for anyone looking to have a go at a PSS build, I would say put the Hurricane on your short list! The path is trodden, 21 Hurricanes were successfully maidened in one day, and there's lots of people on here who I'm sure would offer support and help if needed during construction. So finally - many thanks to Matt Jones for the concept and prototyping and to Phil Cooke for leading and driving the project along to its highly successful conclusion. Below are a few photos of the completed model and maiden launch ( credit to Phil Cooke for the two airborne photos and thanks John Hey for the launch!). Pictures below: Fly by - wing lights... just visible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 A lovely round up Harry - I'd forgotten you'd beaten the 4lb AUW challenge with this one - impressive with the glass finish - the model looks and flies great - I just cant wait to get some better photos of her (and many others) flying in better light this season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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