Hasegawa’s Hurricane IIc in 1/48 scale by Tony Prince.
A very nice model kit; the second one I've built of Hasegawa's. Straight out of the box except for the canopy. The RAF in the CBI theatre seems to be largely forgotten & had to soldier on with outdated equipment long after more modern fighters were introduced into Europe & the Mediterranean. Hurricanes in Burma & India were worked hard, but did the job until Spitfires & Thunderbolts arrived. This is my small tribute to the men who flew them.
For those who like bases, I've used Woodland Scenics materials & resin figures to dress it up a bit. Paints are Gunze. Clear matt finish is Polyscale. Open canopy is a vac-form from Falcon's RAF set.
Hope you like it.
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Simon Whitney said on May 17, 2014
Very nice Tony. A forgotten war is some aspects.
Great pics as well.
Well done Tony.
Paul Wilsford said on May 17, 2014
One of my favorite Hurricanes. splendid finish.
Gregor d said on May 17, 2014
Fantastic. Love the SEAC finish. Great job Tony.
AL HOFFMAN said on May 17, 2014
Shows that Pacific sun weathering.
Nicely done.
Tom Cleaver said on May 17, 2014
Really nice work Tony. The overall effect is very realistic.
Seamus Boughe said on May 17, 2014
She is a stunner! Like the figures also.
bob mack said on May 17, 2014
beautiful...i love those little blue national markings...ah mountbatten
Bill Koppos said on May 17, 2014
Yup that's a good looking Hurri. Great all round.
John Healy said on May 19, 2014
Great job! I love SEAC subjects.
Bryan W. Bernart said on May 19, 2014
Beautiful-particularly like the treatment that you gave the underside. Masterful.
Frank Cronin said on May 19, 2014
Tony,
This is outstanding. I really like everything you have done with this. I am impressed with the scheme and the mini diorama.
George Williams said on May 21, 2014
Great model, Tony, it's always good to see some of the rarer colour schemes.