A former colleague of mine was a Hurribomber pilot of 113 Squadron flying these in Burma. The pics I saw of his aircraft had very well defined jet black exhaust flumes curving along the fuselage influenced by the airflow over the wing root. All their aircraft were seriously underpowered clapped-out former Battle of Britain Hurries worked extremely hard in high temperature and humidity. Possibly the reason for the heavy exhaust staining.
Great job Greg, it's always good to watch your videos especially when they feature some of my favorite aircraft. The Hurricane was an amazing aircraft and has always been my favourite underdog, a true workhorse during WW2. Keep up the good work and best wishes from NZ.
Hi Greg! I really enjoyed this Hurricane build, I'm tempted to get one of my own now and give it a go. I love your strait forward and honest approach to you video builds which helps us model makers a lot. Cheers mate and all the best. I look forward to seeing your next build.
HEY GREG , I LOVE HOW YOU SHOW THE MISTAKES AS WELL MY FRIEND. LORD KNOWS WE ARE ALL GUILTY OF THEM WITH OUR MODELS . ORIGINAL, PLEASANT AND FUN TO WATCH WITH SOME NICE SKILFUL TRICKS . WELL DONE THAT MAN 👌
So glad you did this one Greg...stunning work, i have the mk2 c (not trop) in my stash with the full trumpeter pe, yahu instrument panel and hgw sutton q k harness and will be using your vid as inspiration...thankyou for sharing.
Great build, even seeing the model cockpit parts, reminded me of some of the parts we found when we dug up a Sea Hurricane, fuel tank sender, cockpit frame, parts of fuel tank with sender and some instrument faces. Another great job from you! Thanks.
Once again, spectacular clean work and execution. Definitely work to aspire too. Thankyou for sharing your talent with us mere modelling mortals. Best wishes
I always do my valve covers with high polished testors enamel. They come out really beautiful and look in scale. It's one of the only things I paint with it but sometimes I do the oil pan. You will love it when you do it.
Greg, all my respect for you, and for a well done modelling work. Is the most beautiful, impressive, and amazing Tropical Hurricane model, that I see. Excelent skills. Thanks for this great video 👌👌👌👌. Greetings from Guatemala, the Land of Quetzal Bird, simbol of Freedom.
I've build Mk.Ia 2 years ago in sq.303 markings (made custom masks + used Techmod decals for squadron insignia, also used Yahu panel). It is surprisingly simple yet nice fitting kit. I would love to build another one. Mk.IIc looks tempting :)
Hi Greg. Thank you so much for renewing my long lost passion for building and painting scale aircraft models. A no nonsense direct approach and your, dare I say it service dry sense of humour has inspired my beyond belief . I can't say how much I enjoy watching your RU-vid videos. At long last i can make a confident start on the huge hoard of aircraft kits stashed away in the loft. Bless you mate👍👍👍😜
I recently built the Airfix 1/24 Hurricane....brought back lovely memories of 1977 when I was fifteen and building it for the first time.. It doesn't have to be Tamiya standard, using modelling skills is what its about. Love your builds.
Superb job as always. The skid-mark wheel method made me spit out my tea. Apart from getting said tea all over my legs, the video was thoroughly enjoyable!.
BRAVO GREG!!! This Hurricane is Really Awesome!!! Your approach to Weathering is What I Hope other modelers would embrace. The Weathering is There But NOT IN YOUR FACE as you said. I look at some models and all I see is the Weathering FIRST which Catches my Eyes....All the other parts of the model are LOST because of TOO Much Weathering. LESS Is Best. But Weathering is Subjective and Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder.... The paint and painted markings, utilizing as much of the kit Out of the Box yet adding detail and CORRECTING areas of the model that has Fit issues and you taking the time to show us what You did to correct them Thank You!!! I Never gave a 1/24 scale model a thought.. This Hurricane, Yeah I'll buy it, Build it!!! Thank You for the Build and review. Blessings Darrell Killingsworth
Hi Greg, beautiful build and love the detail and desert paint scheme for this model. I was surprised to see the Hurricane artwork at the start of the video, brought back some great memories of my training many years ago. I often passed this artwork in the corridor and looked at the detail and presentation of the aircraft project. That was such a great course and taught by some great tutors. I have recently rediscovered this hobby and the training all those years ago has both helped and aided in the painting of my own work. Best wishes to yourself and I look forward to future builds.
Hey Greg, I've watched loads of professional modelers videos, but I ended up finding them boring. I think your video really stands out from all of these, because the way you made it make anyone feel closer to the method, because it is made with no pretension but the result is absolutely great. Thank you
another great video Greg ,I really enjoy your work and always look forward to your work when you post . Your attention to detail and the tips you offer are wonderful and I try to reach the same result as you, but not always succeeding .
That is a fabulous model, the add-ons really help especially the cannon and IP. I did the Mk IID much along the same lines, with masked and sprayed markings. I know how much work you've had there, but it is so superior to "dekkles". Love the Trumpy "First Ard" stencil. And the "skidder" quip. OMG. Anyways congrats on a fine build.
Hi That was a great tutorial, thanks very much... Good to have a full build with just talking and without the garish music in the background. Looks superb
Hi Greg, I don't know why this video came up on my stream, but I recognised your excellent Hurricane illustration imediately. You gave me my first job in Manchester creating parts illustrations for BAE! Loving your work on this model.
Aww BAE systems "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times"😂 Nice to hear from you and thanks for the comment hope you're doing well, stay safe mucker😎
Beautifully detailed as usual bud. The sol & set difference, the blue one, that's set and water is adequate. The red one is the one we normally knock over and spill everywhere 😂 God luck with the move, don't be a stranger pal
Nice as always! One small point on painting the doghouse & wooden parts to show possible wear. All these parts were covered in red doped linen, the same as all other fabric covered parts, so the colour under the camo paint is pretty similar to red lead. The same holds true for most fabric coverings, eg the wings and controls on a Chipmunk.
Hi Greg great build like you said the nightfighter at conninsby looks menacing just down the road Often have a look and now the big lady's back from Duxford my bucket list grows shame engine was hidden my airfix as you say top bonnet panel removes as well as sides but the fit on yours was top notch great job keep up the great work always enjoyed many thanks stay safe jon
Nice poster there in the thumbnail! '89 too! 🙂 At that time I was scratch building a Hurricane in 1:22nd scale. Cardboard, fabric and stuff... There is something very appealing in these interwar early monoplanes. And I've learned some new words today: 'pottering' and 'deedering'... At first I thought it had something to do with pottery. 😀 (By the way I would have burnished the guns. That way the assembly would have been trouble free.)
Hello I'm a belgian Who leaving in France. I follow you sinse a long time now. I really love wat you do. You're so précis and professionnel. Big up too you. I have the Challenger tank, but in 1:48 scale. I look now the Wolkswagen Beetle ( coccinelle in french) and I really enjoy it. Tkanks very much Greg. Continue like that.
I love your technique Sir...and your taste for subtle weathering, exhaust and gun stains! Most nowadays tend to overdo this even on much smaller scales. New fan and subscriber from the Philippines here!
Nice build. I like the idea of the lighter shade under the top coat, and sanding. As others have noted, I have this puppy in my stash and want to do it as a Soviet Lend Lease aircraft. I played IL-2 Sturmovik for a good long while and the Hurricane IIC was my favourite allied supplied aircraft.
