Heller's 1/72 Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIC
An oldie but goodie, Heller originally released this kit in 1977. This was my third build of this kit, my first was in 1978 and at the time I felt it was the best Hurricane Mk. II in 1/72 scale. Most of this build was straight out of the box but I did add some extras in the cockpit area. I enjoyed this build very much, the raised details does not bother me one bit.
I used Xtradecal sheet # X72113 and the Vellego RAF paints.
The following info was taken from the internet:
Hurricane Mk IIC AK/U BE643 – 213 Sqn - Egypt, Idku – April 1942 – (Flew by the Anglo Argentine pilot F/L Dudley Honor DFC).
Thank you!
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Spiros Pendedekas said on June 2, 2022
Looking superb, Bob!
Excellent job on the classic Heller!
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
Thank you Spiros.
neil foster said on June 2, 2022
Nice job on this Bob , I really like the North Africa camo , that Azure blue looks great, well done sir
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
Neil, thank you. The North Africa camo and Azure blue combination is my favorite.
John vd Biggelaar said on June 2, 2022
She looks perfect, Bob @v1pro
Although old, you clearly showed that it can yield into a great model.
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
Thank you John, this was my fourth Heller build in the past year and I feel that even though they are older kits, they do build up to represent their subjects rather well. Plus they are fun to build.
Ian Foulkes said on June 2, 2022
Great work, love it!
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
Thank you Ian.
John Healy said on June 2, 2022
Nice work, Bob. Heller made some great kits.
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
John, thank and I totally agree.
George R Blair Jr said on June 2, 2022
Looks awesome, Bob (@v1pro). Doesn't matter if it is British, German, or US...I love a desert paint scheme. Raised panels lines don't bother me either. They usually disappear under a coat of paint. Well done.
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
Thank you George, the desert scheme does adds to the look of the plane. Heller’s raised details are very fine and their later releases not overwhelming. It reminds me of Monogram’s fine raised details on their 1/48 scale kits.
Jay Mitchell said on June 2, 2022
That turned out really well, Bob @v1pro. The added detail in the cockpit is nice. Good job !
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
Thank you Jay, I am glad that I added the little extra into the cockpit. It allowed me the leave the canopy open which is easier to do than try to have a perfect fit with the windshield.
George Schembri said on June 2, 2022
Another example of a great build from an older kit, Bob!
Great looking Hurricane.
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
Thank you George, for its time Heller made a nice Hurricane. I am glad we can still buy these kits through Smer and not pay too much for them.
Greg Kittinger said on June 2, 2022
Nice work - you brought this old kit to life! I like these old ones - simple to build but with a little elbow grease they can look as good as a new, high-priced kit!
Bob Torres said on June 2, 2022
Greg, thank you. This kit is a keeper, I know it is not perfect but it does build up nicely.
Bernard Bedeur said on June 3, 2022
Nice one Bob. i like the older Heller kits as well. no school like the old school there is.
Bob Torres said on June 3, 2022
Bernard, thank you. Yes this old kit in my eyes is still a very nice kit and I am really enjoying the Heller kits that I have made this past year. Years ago I really did not appreciate their kits very much, now I love them.
Allan J Withers said on June 3, 2022
Nicely done Bob, it does look good, I must build another myself.
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1. A60-1 / V7476, RAAF.
Bob Torres said on June 3, 2022
Thank you Allan, and nice job on your Hurricane.
Allan J Withers said on June 4, 2022
Thanks Bob.
Robert Royes said on June 4, 2022
Looks great, Bob!
Bob Torres said on June 4, 2022
Robert, thank you.
dale travis said on June 4, 2022
Fine work. Your camo scheme looks just right.
Bob Torres said on June 4, 2022
Thank you Dale.