Official Hawker Hurricane Painting Thread

[OldGuy59]

I finally finished my conversion of the 3 Russian Hurricanes today into a Vic of 303 Polish Sqd & thanks to Nightbomber (Andy) have given the the Aircraft Codes of Maj Jan Zumbach (B), F/O Miroslaw (J) & W/O M Wojciechowski (U)...I now look forward to pitting them against some German Aircraft at our games club.

[Teaticket]

Hmmm...no pilots?

Sorry, I have little in the way of books on the Battle of Britain. I'll have to see what I can find on the net for 1 Squadron for 1940.

[Teaticket]

Thanks for the book Carl. I'll look for this one.

Thanks Tim, Joaquim and Steve. Hurricanes are near the top of the list of my favorites. Soon I'll have a go at some Spits.

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Sorry, I have little in the way of books on the Battle of Britain. I'll have to see what I can find on the net for 1 Squadron for 1940.

I can confirm that during the Battle Of France Flying Officer Paul Richey flew 'JX G for George'. Bio for Richey as follows:

Paul Henry Mills RICHEY from Chelsea, London, joined the RAF in 1937 and was posted to 1 Squadron, flying Furies. He converted to Hurricanes, and in September 1939 was posted to France. He shot down a Bf109 on 29th March 1940, and on 10th May shared a Do17 with four other pilots. He got at least seven more victories during May, including two Bf110's in one fight, after which he was hit and forced to bale out, another Bf110 and a probable on another occasion, having to bale out again, and three He111's on 16th May, following which he was badly wounded in the face and arm and had to crash-land. He spent the rest of the Battle of France in hospital, returning to the United Kingdom in June, and receiving a DFC. He was also awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre (1941), received a bar to his DFC and was made an Officer of the Belgian Order of the Crown (1949).

[gully_raker]

Nice Hurris Peter. Good choice in 1 Sqn RAF, you can use them for Battle of France or BOB. The book 'Fighter Pilot' by Paul Richey details 1 Sqn's French Canpaign, might give you a few ideas for historical missions. Book review here - http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...=Fighter+pilot

Unfortunately I cannot Rep you, the forum says I have given you enough at the moment :-(

Yes beautiful work Peter. Unfortunately my rep gun is jammed as well.

Carl I read Paul Richey's book just a couple of months ago. Great read!

[gully_raker]

Many thanks Mike for those great cards for the Polish 303 Sqd.!

[Captain Chum]

Nice work Peter.

[Teaticket]

I can confirm that during the Battle Of France Flying Officer Paul Richey flew 'JX G for George'. Bio for Richey as follows:

Paul Henry Mills RICHEY from Chelsea, London, joined the RAF in 1937 and was posted to 1 Squadron, flying Furies. He converted to Hurricanes, and in September 1939 was posted to France. He shot down a Bf109 on 29th March 1940, and on 10th May shared a Do17 with four other pilots. He got at least seven more victories during May, including two Bf110's in one fight, after which he was hit and forced to bale out, another Bf110 and a probable on another occasion, having to bale out again, and three He111's on 16th May, following which he was badly wounded in the face and arm and had to crash-land. He spent the rest of the Battle of France in hospital, returning to the United Kingdom in June, and receiving a DFC. He was also awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre (1941), received a bar to his DFC and was made an Officer of the Belgian Order of the Crown (1949).

Thanks Carl, one down. Hopefully I can find a 1 Squadron full roster somewhere. I also have the first decal set of planes A-D also. Those will have to be AIM or Shapeways.

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Thanks Carl, one down. Hopefully I can find a 1 Squadron full roster somewhere. I also have the first decal set of planes A-D also. Those will have to be AIM or Shapeways.

The full Battle of France pilot roster with photos of each man is in 'Fighter Pilot'. Unfortunately quite a few were killed in May and June 1940. One pilot I know made it all the way through the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain was Flight Lieutenant Clowes who flew 'JX B', which happens to be the colour scheme of the RAF BBMF Hurricane. His BoB story is here http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/theaircra...nemk1p3395.cfm

I will scan the pages and upload if you would find them useful.

[Teaticket]

Thanks for the offer Carl. I'll probably be getting the book myself and I'm sure others may appreciate the uploads.

I'm not worried about flying planes of pilots that were shot down, we do a lot of that already!

[DarrylH]

Lieutenant RJ (nickname censored ) Cork from 880 Squadron on the Indomitable flying CAP during Operation Pedestal, August 1942. Shapeways FUD model by dragontamer 96. Vallejo and Italeri paints were used, as were Mehusla decals.

[Teaticket]

Nice looking Hurricane Darryl. Dragontamer96 is a new designer that I hadn't heard of before. I just checked him out and he does a Zero and Fw 190.

[DarrylH]

Nice looking Hurricane Darryl. Dragontamer96 is a new designer that I hadn't heard of before. I just checked him out and he does a Zero and Fw 190.

He's only done the three aircraft so far, and they're not cheap, but they're very good,. I think very highly of Decapod and AE Models' 1/200 WWII offerings, and Dragontamer96's models might be even better. The propellers aren't done as separate parts, so occasionally there'll be broken blades, but the canopy framing on all three is raised enough for dry brushing to work.

[Guntruck]

Another in a Fleet Air Arm scheme - from HMS Victorious

[Barkmann]

Marvelous work Steve! FAA Hurris are the best!

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Very nice FAA Hurricane. AIM miniature?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

They do look rather superior Steve.
Rob.

[Guntruck]

Very nice FAA Hurricane. AIM miniature?

Yes Carl. I removed the cannon and added a hook to one of AIM's Mk IIc Hurris

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Yes Carl. I removed the cannon and added a hook to one of AIM's Mk IIc Hurris

Nice, the little details make all the differemce.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Yes I found it rather arresting too.
Rob.

[Captain Chum]

Nice work Steve.

[OldGuy59]

Here's one in a Fleet Air Arm scheme

Darn. You probably already have this card, Steve.

[OldGuy59]

Another in a Fleet Air Arm scheme - from HMS Victorious

[OldGuy59]

Lieutenant RJ (nickname censored ) Cork from 880 Squadron on the Indomitable flying CAP during Operation Pedestal, August 1942. Shapeways FUD model by dragontamer 96. Vallejo and Italeri paints were used, as were Mehusla decals.

[DarrylH]

Thanks Mike!

[Guntruck]

Thanks Mike

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Continuing with my WGS repaint program I have re-identified two extra Belgian Hurricanes as aircraft flown by No.1 Squadron RAF attached to the Advanced Air Striking Force (AASF) deployed to France in 1939-40.





A straight forward repaint and re-decal, painting out the Belgian markings and adding RAF roundels, ID numbers and tail flashes (Shed decals). Aircraft assigned to the AASF in France used full length rudder tail flashes for consistency with French Armée de l'air aircraft.



The undersides retain the black and white pattern originally introduced to prevent friendly fire by AA batteries. The practice was later abandoned specifically on recommendation of No.1 Squadron after their experiences in France.



Hurricane L1679 'JX-G' (G for George) was flown by Flying Officer Paul Richey who would claim 10 victories during the Phoney War and Battle of France until he was shot down and wounded on 19 May 1940. Richey returned to operational flying in 1941 and ended the war a Wing Commander with DFC and Bar. He was also the author of 'Fighter Pilot', an autobiographical account of 1 Squadron's operations in France (book review here - http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...ance-1939-1940)



Hurricane N2358 'Z' (Z for Zulu) was issued to No.1 Squadron based at Vassincourt in November 1939. In early 1940 this aircraft was passed to No.73 Squadron RAF, where it was flown by New Zealand Ace Flying Officer Edgar 'Cobber' Kain DFC (16 victories) on at least two or three sorties. N2358's brief service in France ended when it was sent back to England for refurbishment and in February 1940 shipped to Finland where it served with the Finnish Air Force.



These two Hurricanes bring to my number of AASF fighters to four, adding to my existing two No.73 Squadron aircraft (Skytrex models). They will escorting my Fairey Battles (3) and Bristol Blenheims (4 - 1 Mk.I and 3 Mk.IVs) opposing the Luftwaffe during the Battle of France.

[gully_raker]

Simple but nice repaint/decal Carl.
i used the Belgian ones to re do as Polish 303 Sqd's Hurries.

I have the Paul Ritchie book. A great read!

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Simple but nice repaint/decal Carl.
i used the Belgian ones to re do as Polish 303 Sqd's Hurries.

I have the Paul Ritchie book. A great read!

Thanks Barry. Given we are getting 303 Sqn decals in the squadron packs I went with the AASF theme. I am going to have to do some overtime to afford the volume of WGS miniatures I want to get with the next release!

[Flying Helmut]

Just realised, I'd better post up pictures of my 303 Squadron Hurricanes, before everybody else floods the Forum with pictures of the new Ares ones!













Belgian "van den Hove" Hurricane Mk.Is by Nexus; decals by Matt Sneddon (mehusla ; 1/144 direct on ebay)

[Flying Helmut]

All six Hurris together...................

[Blackronin]

Only six, Tim?... Isn't that a beety weak?
REP!

[Flying Helmut]

Only six, Tim?... Isn't that a beety weak?
REP!

That's all the decals that were on the sheet!

Anyway, the Luftwaffe have to outnumber them, don't they?

Thanks for the REP!

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Great work Tim

[Flying Helmut]

Thanks for the Rep, Carl!

[gully_raker]

Really top work Tim!
Rep Inbound.

[Nightbomber]

Tim! What a 303 Glory!

[Nightbomber]

I am one of the few who could fly these miniature Hurries in real (Doncaster 2015).

[tikkifriend]

Damn good as usual Tim. You should give up the day job, except it pays for the little blighters

[Guntruck]

Excellent work Tim. Most REPworthy.

Edit: sorry, rep gun empty at the moment ....

[Teaticket]

Great flight of Hurricanes Tim. I can see them pouncing on a formation of Stukas while the Spits take on the 109s.

[BobP]

Nice formation. How many Ju 87's will they be taking on?

[Flying Helmut]

Nice formation. How many Ju 87's will they be taking on?

At present, 6 Nexus ones.

It's the 11 He-111s I'm worried about!

[Flying Helmut]

I am one of the few who could fly these miniature Hurries in real (Doncaster 2015).

It was a privilege to watch you in action, Wingman!
We were having such a good time, I failed to get any pictures of them back then.

[flash]

Proper job Tim

[BobP]

I guess you may have a few Spitfires bringing up the rear.

[Flying Helmut]

I guess you may have a few Spitfires bringing up the rear.

At the moment 5 "Alan Wright" Mk.Is from my 5 Deluxe sets, and 4 "Falkowski" MK.IIs
I have 6 "Mesurier" Mk.Is awaiting repaint, but I'm deep (in TOO deep!) into WW1 at the moment, trying to get ready for Bloody April

[Flying Helmut]

Just realised, I forgot to post this info on the Hurricane Painting thread - I'll add it now.


My Hurricanes were Nexus Belgian "Van den Hove" minis, repainted with Vallejo and Tamiya acrylics.

Upper surface - Vallejo 'Game Colour' 62 "Earth" and Vallejo 'Model Colour' 095 "U.S. Dark Green" ; these were a VERY good match for the Nexus camo, which is the same as on the Nexus "Bader".
Vallejo paints are "high pigment", and cover very well indeed, needing fewer coats than other makes I have tried.

Lower surface - Tamiya XF-21 "Sky" ; Vallejo don't do a colour anywhere close to the required "duck egg green/blue", so I had to revert to my old Tamiya paint, which is not as good at covering, and shows streaks (especially over the Belgian black undersides) so extra coats were needed, but the final result was good enough for me.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Magnificent work Tim.
Rob.

[Naharaht]

Great painting, Tim! Would you recommend the same colours for touching up the Ares Hurricanes?