Saturday, 30 March 2013

Horrible Hurricane

Like winter itself, my Winter Aircraft Project continues.  This Airfix Hurricane IID had been built (by a previous owner) down to the same standard as the other kits already mentioned but as it was in one piece little remedial work was required. 
Despite having owned many Hurricanes (in various scales) over the years, this is my first Mk IID.  Given that it consists basically of half a troop of 40mm Bofors guns bolted to a basic Hurricane it is an irresistible combination!
 A game use?  Well I do have an idea to resurrect a very basic air game I used to play in the '70s....

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9 comments:

  1. Conrad Kinch30 March 2013 at 12:59

    A game! A game!

    Your public demands a game!

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  2. Peter Douglas30 March 2013 at 14:58

    Tim
    Absolutely a game.
    Kick it old school style!

    Cheers
    PD

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  3. Wg Cdr Luddite30 March 2013 at 19:42

    Actually the Vickers class S and the Rolls 2 pdr had nothing in common at all with the Bofors gun apart from the calibre.

    Just sayin'

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  4. Tim Gow30 March 2013 at 22:40

    Conrad Kinch
    OK, OK. Just let me get thought the end of the tax year. And build some German aeroplanes....

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  5. Tim Gow30 March 2013 at 22:41

    Pete Douglas
    Steady on old chap - next you'll be telling me you're coming to play it!

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  6. Tim Gow30 March 2013 at 22:42

    Wg Cdr Luddite
    Your description may be more accurate, but I still like mine!

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  7. Pete.31 March 2013 at 00:28

    2 40mm guns will make a mess. Nice model.

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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  8. Peter Douglas31 March 2013 at 15:53

    Tim

    Don't laugh it could happen - I hope to make it across the pond to see the ancient pater some time this year.

    Cheers
    PD

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  9. Chris Kemp4 April 2013 at 19:34

    Half a Bofors Troop bolted to a wing, a skipful of rivets flying in close formation ... it's still the same aircraft, and a very nice one too :O)

    Regards, Chris.

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