Hurricane mk.IIb Dutch east indies
One of the very few pictures of the Hurricane as it just arrived I guess it's a clipped wing version 🙂
The paint sheme as shown in a couple of sources.
The Eduard etched cockpit
Eduard instrument panel
Basic painting done, and an initial wash to bring out the contrast.
Ready for installation
Fuselage closed
Bottom will need some tlc
Wings ready
Vokes filter from the spares box, it is a revell part, but not fitting too well
After a bit of filling and sanding it looks ok.
Will put some paint over it to check it.
Will put some paint over it to check it.
Managed to get the vokes filter in shape too, it might be used after all
Glued some lenses from the spares box in the recesses of the landing lights
Clear part made from overhead sheet.
Not glued in position yet.
Not glued in position yet.
Glued in position with gloss varnish
Replacement for the broken support for the antenna wire. I cut out a small section and glued a piece of wire in place. Will sand it to shape later
First wing attached
Vokes filter was pinched from the Eduard hurristory kit, as well as the plastic wheels from that kit. The vokes filter I had from revell was crooked, and didn't look right.
I guess I will be building at least one bob hurricane in the future 😉
I guess I will be building at least one bob hurricane in the future 😉
From beneath. Still some filling work is going on.
Comparison between the revell and the Eduard wheels, no match
Canopy masked and fixed.
Going to work on the small bits, making everything ready for paint.
Going to work on the small bits, making everything ready for paint.
Exhaust drilled
First paint is on, sky type s by hataka.
Dark earth added to the top.
Will leave it to dry for a bit before doing the green
Will leave it to dry for a bit before doing the green
Camouflage painted
Masking removed
Cut some rough masks for the painted out roundels
Roundels painted out in "Jongblad"
Decided to add the roundels to the underside, to be covered by the orange triangles
Going Dutch
(still wet from the microsol)
(still wet from the microsol)
Decals done
Under a coat of varnish
First washes applied
More weathering done
Added cordite stains
First paint to the exhaust
Small update, got the undercarriage on the hurricane
Painted and chipped the prop..
...And the spinner
Exhaust is added too
Masking removed, antenna and wires added
Nearing completion
Final pictures🙂
Kommentare
75 1 April 2021, 12:27
Jan Peters
I've picked this up again, wanted to start it a couple of times before, but got distracted by other kits😉
I've picked this up again, wanted to start it a couple of times before, but got distracted by other kits😉
12 March 2023, 13:15
Erik Leijdens
Great to see you picking this one up! I hope someday more pictures of Dutch East-Indies Hurricane's will appear, so few exist now, I believe 1 or 2?
Great to see you picking this one up! I hope someday more pictures of Dutch East-Indies Hurricane's will appear, so few exist now, I believe 1 or 2?
19 March 2023, 14:50
Jan Peters
Erik, it took some time, but I wanted to get it done now🙂
I also know of only two pictures of the hurricane in dutch service, in those hectic days taking pictures wasn't really a priority I guess.
Welcome Guy!
Erik, it took some time, but I wanted to get it done now🙂
I also know of only two pictures of the hurricane in dutch service, in those hectic days taking pictures wasn't really a priority I guess.
Welcome Guy!
19 March 2023, 15:46
Jan Peters
Here's an interesting blog on the hurricane used in the Netherlands Indies.
thejavagoldblog.word..es-too-few-too-late/
It seems the vokes filter was removed from some airframes in order to make it go faster.... So I can get away with building it without a filter 🙂
Here's an interesting blog on the hurricane used in the Netherlands Indies.
thejavagoldblog.word..es-too-few-too-late/
It seems the vokes filter was removed from some airframes in order to make it go faster.... So I can get away with building it without a filter 🙂
24 March 2023, 10:29
Jan Peters
Another Vokes filter was pinched from the Eduard hurristory kit, as well as the plastic wheels from that kit. The vokes filter I had from revell was crooked, and didn't look right.
I guess I will be building at least one bob hurricane in the future 🙂
The wheels from the revell kit look wrong, the hubs are too big.
As the hurristory kit has a set of resin wheels I decided to steal the plastic wheels for this one.
Another Vokes filter was pinched from the Eduard hurristory kit, as well as the plastic wheels from that kit. The vokes filter I had from revell was crooked, and didn't look right.
I guess I will be building at least one bob hurricane in the future 🙂
The wheels from the revell kit look wrong, the hubs are too big.
As the hurristory kit has a set of resin wheels I decided to steal the plastic wheels for this one.
26 March 2023, 17:05
Erik Leijdens
Great progress Jan. You can sand the landing lights flush with the wing and polish them back to clear I guess.
Great progress Jan. You can sand the landing lights flush with the wing and polish them back to clear I guess.
1 April 2023, 21:13
Jan Peters
First paint is on, Sky type s by hataka.
My first time using this paint trough the airbrush, I must say I'm very pleased with it.
First paint is on, Sky type s by hataka.
My first time using this paint trough the airbrush, I must say I'm very pleased with it.
24 May 2023, 13:21
Jan Peters
Decided to add the roundels to the underside, to be covered by the orange triangles
Decided to add the roundels to the underside, to be covered by the orange triangles
1 June 2023, 08:26
Jennifer Franklin
Looking good, love the orange triangles, and can't wait to see it finished.
Looking good, love the orange triangles, and can't wait to see it finished.
1 June 2023, 09:46
Neil Patrick
Looking brilliant Jan. Great to see this classic kit given some TLC. PS Good music choice too! 🙂
Looking brilliant Jan. Great to see this classic kit given some TLC. PS Good music choice too! 🙂
4 June 2023, 18:59
Andy Ball
that kit looks as good as the Arma Hobby one...so I'll get me a chair...
that kit looks as good as the Arma Hobby one...so I'll get me a chair...
22 June 2023, 09:53
Jan Peters
Thanks Robert ☺️ will do so, but I'm struggling to find the time to finish it.
Thanks Robert ☺️ will do so, but I'm struggling to find the time to finish it.
22 June 2023, 16:11
Jan Peters
Small update, tackled my pet hate, got the undercarriage on the hurricane🙂
Small update, tackled my pet hate, got the undercarriage on the hurricane🙂
5 July 2023, 12:46
Andy Ball
well done Jan!...and yes, I chose a similar musical theme to my Arma Hobby build!
well done Jan!...and yes, I chose a similar musical theme to my Arma Hobby build!
18 July 2023, 13:44
Bas Tonn
Mooi Jan !! Ik heb al een tijdje een Hurricane in de stash, en maar besloten deze ook als KNIL versie te bouwen
Mooi Jan !! Ik heb al een tijdje een Hurricane in de stash, en maar besloten deze ook als KNIL versie te bouwen
10 December 2023, 21:07
Jan Peters
Dank je Bas
Deze stond al lang op mijn lijstje, nu afgevinkt 🙂
Thanks J35J
Dank je Bas
Deze stond al lang op mijn lijstje, nu afgevinkt 🙂
Thanks J35J
10 December 2023, 22:50
Hans
Zo te zien heeft jouw model meer vlieguren gemaakt dan de echte KNIL Hurricanes. 👍
Zo te zien heeft jouw model meer vlieguren gemaakt dan de echte KNIL Hurricanes. 👍
11 December 2023, 07:26
Jan Peters
Dank je Hans.
They did fly quite some missions though, must have been a hard life.
Dank je Hans.
They did fly quite some missions though, must have been a hard life.
11 December 2023, 10:27
Album info
Music to go with this build:
"Rock you like a hurricane" by the Scorpions