Aug 11, 2025
I'm now working on the 1/32 model of the Hawker Hurricane Mk11b by Fly. This is what I would call a limited run kit in that there are really no positioning pins for any parts and the mold gates are large and take some work to clean up. It comes with resin and photo etch parts as well and instrument panel details on film. The smaller parts are soft on detail and clunky, the wing fuselage joint has a huge gap on the top (this may be my fault tho) and the resin landing gear interior has a huge pour stub that is impossible to remove unless you just take a corse file to it. I ended up cutting the center out to make it fit with the cockpit.There are no part numbers on the trees – you have to refer to the instructions and I have found errors there. There are no specific color shade callouts at all, you will need to do your own research. Suffice to say – I'm not a fan of the Fly model company. This is by no means a Tamiya kit, but I think in the end it will build into a decent looking Hurricane.
By the way – I just got this stuff and I love it!!
8-14-2025 More pics…
8-19-2025. I have been busy – I really want to finish this model. It's turning out better than I had hoped. I've finished painting. I've been using my Iwata HP-SB Plus for the first time and love it!
The decals went on ok, but are very thin and prone to breaking. Soaking the decals first in hot water helps a lot. The paint is Tamiya acrylics over Tamiya grey primer from a rattle can. Here are some more photos…..
