Phil Cooke Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 wow that's an impressive AUW Steve (or lack of it I mean!) very nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Crikey Steve, did you forget to bolt the wing on when you weighed it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McLaren Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 It feels pretty heavy to me! More projectile than glider! But then my Mossie feels like that too but it flies well in some quite moderate winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Posted by steven kemp on 04/09/2018 09:56:26: I say it's a race between you and Chris Phil for next completed model pics..get a move on lads..4 days to go.gulp Might not be mine. Applying laquer this evening, might have a photo tomorrow after final balancing. AUW is currently 3lb 8oz with the battery installed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk tinck Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 OK guy's She's ready, well she has to be because i'm parting thursday night and i still have to run a shop tomorrow ! AUW is 1.83kg or 3lb 0.5oz. just need to sort the lighting switch and i'm ready to go....And load THEgun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 High quality work on display fellas, hope weathers right for your event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk tinck Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Sorry ,my AUW is 4lb 0.5 oz ....i think. Anyway its 1.83 kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Posted by dirk tinck on 06/09/2018 00:40:54: Sorry ,my AUW is 4lb 0.5 oz ....i think. Anyway its 1.83 kg I was just about to rush off to your build blog to see where and how you had managed to save 1lb! I feel a little disappointed now. Safe journey Dirk, see you at the weekend. I still owe you for the Rafale too. Don't let me forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven kemp Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Wow Dirk, she is looking brilliant,what a great looking hurricane.Top work..,90% are finishing around the 4lb mark so all's good good😊see you at weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Stunning work Dirk, what a fantastic looking model! Superb!! Congrats on a timely finish and have a safe journey over to the UK - we'll see you Saturday morning at the Tank Track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Fantastic finish Dirk, that'll look great at low level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Uitstekend Dirk! great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Dirk thats stunning - see you at the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Finally done with 2 days to spare. Based on Z3055 restored at the Malta Aviation Museum after being recovered just off the coast in the Med. Originally flown and named "Death Warmed Up" by P/O Bill Hollis Hallet of 261 Sq based in Ta' Qali, Malta who was killed when the hotel in Rabat that many pilots were billeted in was bombed. The aircraft was responsible for downing several Macchi C.200 and other Italian aircraft before being lost after a suspected engine failure and ditched in the sea by Sgt Thomas Hackston. AUW is 3lb 8oz after final balancing. Covered in oracover and solartex, etch primed and painted in Humbrol enamels.Pilot, radiator housing, oil cooler scoop and tail wheel printed on my Anet A8 printer, Vinyl roundels, sqn markings and serial cut from coloured vinyl on my Silhouette Portrait cutter and detailed decals printed on clear waterslide decal paper. Nose art hand painted with black and white humbrol enamels. 2 coats clear satin laquer still hardening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Well done Chris! Lovely stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Great history - another superbly finished Hurricane is born! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Hawker Sea Hurricane IIc. Finished to represent NF672 'Nicki' from 835 Sqn FAA operating from HMS Nairama in 1944. The model is glassed all over in 25g cloth using FighterAces resin. Airbrushed in acrylics with decals from Callie Graphics. 3D printed pilot and exhaust stubs from Real Model Pilots, 3D printed tailwheel from Andy Meade. Weathering is pastel dust applied with brushes all sealed with a coat of Halfords satin lacquer. AUW is 4lb 3oz. Fitted with 3 servos and a wing L/E light unit, it utilises 12 magnets to retain the cannons, aerial mast and tailwheel. See you all on the hill in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Our squadron gains another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 The detail is amazing Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 That's lovely Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 So many brilliant models, well done all of you! Look forward to seeing them airborne. Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Congratulations to all, both on the fantastic models and your wonderful sense of timing in gett Ng them finished in the nick of time! Have a great weekend. Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Phil that's a cracking Hurricane, really well done. Here's mine: Hawker Hurricane IIc. Finished to simulate the last Hurricane ever built, it never saw service but was retained by Hawker at the end of the war. In 1950 it obtained the civilian registration G- AMAU and was used in the Kings Cup air race for a number of years, often flown by Group Captain Peter Townsend. In this guise it was presented in Hawker colours - deep blue with gold lettering. Following refurbishment in 1972 the aircraft was presented to the RAF BBMF and registered as PZ865. The model is glassed all over with 25gsm cloth and airbrushed in Vallejo air paints. Decals are by Callie graphics. 3D printed pats include: 6 port exhaust stubs (Thingiverse), tailwheel ( file from Andy Meade), pilot from Real Model Pilots -self painted. Lights fitted to leading edges and to wing tips. Not sure of final weight yet! Ive not got as far as adding panel lines detail yet, hopefully soon. Here are a couple of photographs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H. Rood Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Superb work, guys! Best wishes on your weekend. Edited By J.H. Rood on 08/09/2018 15:11:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk tinck Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 great work Harry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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