Im by no means a modeling expert but I know what you mean about the Airfix MkIX/XVI, thats one of the reasons I cut the tail off the Airfix MkVIII and attached it to the MkXVI, at least that sorts the over thick rudder problem that the MkIX/XVI kit has. I also made the wings thinner by sanding the insides before joining together, not perfect but better. He’s the XVI as it stands at the moment.
Airfix 1:24 Hurricane been recomissioned after 4 years in the loft, it will be going to my wifes school for education purposes on the Battle of Britain.
Mk1 Done, its not perfect but the best i could do until my modeling techniques become better. I’ve managed to get the Airfix Hood to fit, had to file it down and steam it to make fit slided back. Anyways its all OOB
Mk1 nearly there, i wanted to fit the canopy hood slided back, the Airfix item seems too thick to do this even after sanding down, looks like ill have to buy an after market item.
I added the kit decals after a coat of floor polish then sealed them in with some more. Ive tried to weather it the best i can, most likely show up better after a coat of matt varnish
Mk1 painted up, i inteneded to use Hannants acrylic paints for everything but due to the airbrush braking i had to do the dark green from a Tamiya spray can. Now ready for a coat of floor polish.
Fineally after an age i’ve managed to get back on the spitfires, MkXVI now in its primer ready for paint, prop and undercart mocked up at moment
Fineally managed to get the Mk1 into primer. Just need to sort out a few imperfections and then ready for its colour
MkXVI ready for its first coat of primer.
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