Some progress. I have finished the camo and it worked reasonably well, not 100% happy but it could've been a lot worse. The lighting wasn't good enough to take photos of the latest progress, will post tomorrow.

It's going to be a tight squeeze getting this finished in a day. I've decided not to do the battle damage, as it would take time and I might ruin the model trying to rush.

Just doing finishing touches on the diorama:

And landing gear:

Chas

After a lot of hard work squeezed in before and after school, I've managed to get this much done:

However, I've missed the deadline of getting it to J. Greenwood by his birthday. Oh well, never mind. I rang him and told him I will come on Saturday, but he still doesn't know why! So I've got and extra two more days to get it done!

Tomorrow, I will hopefully have the markings done, put a coat of future followed by decals and then begin the weathering process.

Chas

sorry you didn't get done in time for the b'day, but all the same I guarantee it will be enjoyed!

Can I contract you to build me a Dio base? that thing is simply amazing! I really don't have any of the materials to do something of that caliber, and being that I'm at school too, I hardly have space for the tools I have now!

Hi all,

I started adding decals and landing gear this morning. I don't think I put enough future down for the decals as I still have a little bit of silvering.

After initial oil washes, pin washes, smudging:

Airbrush used to enhance stains:



Chas

OK Final Pictures

I turned up at John Greenwoods house today, was almost attacked by his dog while holding the diorama in my hand. When John opened the door and saw it, I think he was pretty happy as he recognised the aircraft and said that it brought back memories. I labelled the diorama 23rd Nov. because that was the day while flying low he hit a vulture, which put a gaping hole through the wing root. This dio shows the Hurricane in the morning before that flight!





There are a few things that I have left out, like the antenna wire and canopy mirror. I'm going to enter the model into a show late this year so I will add these things on before-hand. I just had to get the model to him today!

Thanks to all those who followed this build and commented. Thanks Aeroscale for having me and I'll be back soon!

Chas

So.... does anyone like it?

Well, I guess it's alright, I mean, it is on a nice base and all.....

.... oh, right, april fools was tuesday. My bad.

No Chas, It looks great. To be completely honest, you have to have a very trained eye to even tell it's not 48th scale. I think it looks great, and I really like how you've weathered it. and, yeah, I like the base! Good job!

Thanks Eric for following the build and for your comments,

By the way, did you get my PM?

Very nice indeed! I like the fact that this a/c was based in India too. That diorama is just awesome and really compliments the Hurricane.

Good show!

Thanks Alex.

Yea it was fun to do groundwork a little bit different from the typical grassy or concrete fields of England/ Europe.

Thanks for following along,

Chas

Looks great Chas,,well done
I hope your going to be do a feature on how you make your bases.
The weatering and exhaust stains look really good, and if I had to pick anything to nitpick about I would say that the wheels are a bit wonky.
Really nice all round project ,,Im sure youve bought back a lot of memories for John Greenwood
Nige

Hi Nigel,

Thanks for your valued opinion. Yes hopefully a feature on the bases will be coming soon. As for the wheels, I agree they are slightly wonky, they were very hard to make fit properly. The wheels were pushed into that angle by the landing struts. I suppose I should have sanded them down for a better fit, but whats done is done

Chas

Well done Chas. The model and the diorama compliment each other nicely.
Mike.

Hi Chas
I picked this thread up late but so glad I did.
A whole feature within a thread....hmmm....great graphics and a big help for others who wish to try something similar.
I suppose your little helpers are now sleeping it off.

And yes...its excellent news you intend to do a 'real' feature on making bases.
I look forward to it.

Thanks a mill.

Cheers
Peter

Hi Chas, what a great entertaining SBS. Well done!

Cheers
Claude

Hi Chas,
Excellent all round presentation mate!
I envy your enthusiasm you have across the various modelling genres.
A tip albeit small , if you tackle a similar project , i find it it best to coat the inside of the base with a sealant of some kind to stop the plaster from separating from the wood.
Keep up the good work digger,
Shay

G'day,

Thanks Claude!

Shay, thanks, I did get a little bit of separation on this base. I wasn't sure what to do to stop it, so I tried to cover it up with vegetation. It obviously didn't escape your sharp eye! Next time I will get hold of some sealant.

Thanks once again,
Chas

G'day mate!

I usually don't build wingies, but this thread was great fun for me .

Great job!!

Thankyou Andrzej, I'm glad you enjoyed the thread.

Chas