Airfix Hawker Hurricane MkI Starter Set Plastic Model Kit (1:72) - Build & Review

This video focuses on a quick build of the Hawker Hurricane MkI Starter Set in 1:72 (A55111) from Airfix, compressing about 12 hours of work (including drying time) into less than 8 minutes!
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[@johnkelley9877]

It looks really nice Matt! The new tooled Airfix models are light years ahead of the original molds and they look highly realistic. Thanks for the build review.

[@ModelMinutes]

I agree, they are much better! Thanks for watching :D

[@arodrigues2843]

... "I believe its the radiator"...?????? Man, you are an expert connoisseur.!! Space engeneer.?? Or just a lucky gess.?? Kidding.!!! Cheers mate.!!

[@ModelMinutes]

Lol, I like building models, but don’t really have a clue about all the parts or features on the real machines

[@chrispacer4231]

Aug. 3rd 2020. All I see is THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN. When I watch your videos, I just want to build AIRFIX KITS. They have gotten much better. You do a great job

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! :D

[@johnbrown7858]

Very nice build. I just ordered it. Squadron 303! Can't wait!

[@ModelMinutes]

It's a great kit :)

[@vseglu9754]

Wow, your brush painting skills are amazing!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thank you very much! If you like this, you should check out my lancaster!

[@garrythompson2110]

A very good piece of modelling, well done!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@thomasrobinson1478]

Great thanks! I’m 12 and I love building WW2 aircraft and hanging them from my ceiling. Thanks again

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for watching!

[@humzatariq7136]

You've hand painted this model better than I air brush, well done!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! That's very kind of you to say :D

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Superb Hurricane airplane 1/72 scale !

[@ModelMinutes]

Many thanks!

[@joseluiscastanorestrepo]

Awesome work.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! This is quite an old video of mine now, probably worth checking out something more recent too :D

[@emilbt7588]

It looks great! Good job

[@ModelMinutes]

EmilBuilds thanks!

[@teresamarsh2793]

Very nice clean build

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks :D

[@felixdelaforce2860]

Another great video!

[@ModelMinutes]

No Mas thanks!

[@LHoriginal]

I got this kit the other week. I love it! In the cockpit i didn't have cockpit green so i mixed the dark green and the whitish green that came with the kit and it came out really good in my opinion Edit: i just remembered that the whitish green is humbrol 90

[@ModelMinutes]

Yes! Mixing your paints is always a good idea! :D

[@1014kerry]

VERY NICE MODEL.

[@ModelMinutes]

Kerry Elliott thanks!

[@harrytodhunter5078]

I just started building Airfix models this week and I chose this as my first. Although my painting skills are a bit naff at the moment, I did ok. This is a great starting point!

[@ModelMinutes]

You can do it!

[@guaporeturns9472]

Looks good bro.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@a.c.198]

great video really helpful as I am building the same kit

[@ModelMinutes]

Awesome! Let me know how you get on :D

[@carriecoltart5661]

I find it reassuring when experts don't thin painta

[@ModelMinutes]

I wouldn't say i'm an expert :P

[@funguseater40]

Nice build. Waiting for this, and 1/48th tropical to arrive in post 😬

[@ModelMinutes]

Awesome! I'd love to see pics when it's finished :D

[@vinceruggero6930]

Good vid!

[@ModelMinutes]

Mister Snag thanks ☺️

[@zsombortoth7167]

Well done

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks :D

[@philjames2739]

Looks great got this one to do as I’ve just done the spitfire, but I like the way you painted the wings in the BoB colour scheme I’ll try that !!

[@philjames2739]

Tried adding a pic but can’t

[@ModelMinutes]

awesome!

[@ModelMinutes]

yeah, KZbin doesn't have that function

[@semperatis]

It's a lot nicer a kit than the original one was.

[@ModelMinutes]

that's true!

[@kellyg8717]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to share your expertise with us. Quick question for you, can you brush on acrylic varnishes over acrylic paint or do you have to use enamel varnishes?

[@ModelMinutes]

You can use either - at least I do anyway. I tend to use an enamel varnish on top of acrylic paint to protect it if i'm going to do an acrylic wash

[@markanthony4655]

Going to be building this kit soon (with added Acrylic paints, tube of glue and a paint brush all contained in the kit). My local Aldi are selling this kit for £4.99, along with 1/72 Airfix P-51D, FW-190 and some historical ships in a smaller scale , all also for £4.99 each

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah, they had them in over christmas! I'm sure that some of the aldi shops are selling them reduced now to clear excess stocks

[@markanthony4655]

Going to get another 2 Hurricanes this week for a diorama I have in mind. Now, obviously they will all have the same markings. I need some advice as to where is the best place (supplier) to find alternative markings (decals) so I could have KW-Z as the standard one in the kit and also I could have KW-R, KW-E, etc. with different tail numbers, as well as Squadron KW- markings, in my diorama. Any advice/help much appreciated.

[@ModelMinutes]

I know Xtradecal make aftermarket products, but if you just want letters I know you can buy 1/72 scale RAF identification codes/letters on their own - would be worth a search on the internet

[@ModelMinutes]

Maybe something like this? You would have to check the correct colour of the letters, but this would be pretty close in my opinion www.hannants.co.uk/product/CA72090

[@hot_doggerz9336]

AS always very nice kit i agree the old tooling was not very good

[@ModelMinutes]

Hot_Doggerz thanks! It's definitely an improvement

[@konstantinosv.2858]

Could you try building a Destroyer in 1/700? I would suggest sou the Tamiya "Shimakaze". Built from you I believe would turn out looking great!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for the kind comment! I'll add it to my list - i've got a couple of ships in my stash that i've recently been given so looking forward to getting some featured on my channel :)

[@konstantinosv.2858]

Model Minutes Nice! I just subscribed, cant wait to see the ship videos! What are the other ships that are you planning to build?

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! I've got a HMS Hood from an obscure manufacturer here in the UK, and a HMS Ark Royal from Revell

[@konstantinosv.2858]

Model Minutes Whats their scale?

[@ModelMinutes]

1/720 for Ark royal - can't remember the other one off the top of my head :P

[@ahman324]

Looks awesome! I bought it for my first model, if it turns out at least half as good looking as yours I'll be happy :D Which other models would you recommend for a beginner who want to practice before buying some bigger ones?

[@ModelMinutes]

I'm sure you'll do a great job! If you want to stick with the airfix kits, the P40 (Tomahawk) kit is pretty easy, the spitfire and the BF109 is pretty good too. The 109 will give you a bit of a challenge with painting, as it's different to the other ones

[@ahman324]

Thank you! I finished it except for weathering. It looks good I think, I'm satisfied, it was great fun :D I'm sure I could do better next time, especially with painting, maybe using different, softer brush (I had only the stuff from the set) and I think I need to invest in those decal solutions as they could look better too.

[@notjeeves5454]

If you have monogram in your area, the M48 is pretty easy

[@athirww7414]

When i brushed on the humbrol enamel 49 matt varnish i keep getting these white spots on my model. Do you know how to get rid of the white spots?

[@ModelMinutes]

Sounds like it may have needed thinning or mixing a bit better - I had that problem with the acrylic version (which i found adding a touch of satin varnish to helped get rid of the white spots)

[@paulsmeyers4196]

Nice work for as little fuss as possible… go and build more.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! I've built 2 of these hurricanes so far.... The other one is only as a review on my channel

[@stephenjones1861]

Is the paint a little thin ? Not sure but looks different to back in my day with the old Humbrol paints . Brilliant build though overall 👍

[@ModelMinutes]

Stephen Jones thanks! I couldn’t say what the differences between new and older paints, but I feel that the formula has definitely changed over the years. I’m primarily using acrylic on this model, so perhaps that’s what it is. Extra layers of paint could help if it looks a bit thin

[@davebeat]

Just picked this up. Did you use the dark paint that came with the model to make the dark wash?

[@ModelMinutes]

davebeastly yes, the acrylic humbrol 33 was used to make a wash, diluted with water and a splash of washing up liquid

[@sssxxxttt]

Makes me want to build one. The Airfix Hurricane was my first build. Maybe -75, give or take a year.

[@ModelMinutes]

Anders Lugnér I recommend you have another go! This version is more recent as it’s only been in the Airfix product line a few years. It’s got a new tooling and it goes together really well ☺️

[@ModelMinutes]

@Turnip Singularity yes, they have been slowly replacing most of their popular kits

[@davidtilizhinskii704]

nice well done could you recommend any non-toxic glue as a substatute for poly-cement thanks

[@ModelMinutes]

I don't think you'll find any. Polycement is designed to literally melt the polystyrene together, it's quite an aggressive product due to this. You could try other glues (PVA might work - but would severely impact the strength of the bond between the parts and also the drying time)

[@julianmhall]

Thoughts: Re camouflage. Might it be an idea to draw it onto the model with a soft pencil, and then follow the lines you're happiest with? Even light coloured paint being opaque should cover the pencil marks. Re decal placement - could you use the other end of the brush as it's rounded? Even a newbie will have a brush. Lovely model btw :) Do you find starter sets to be better moulded to encourage people to buy more models?

[@ModelMinutes]

good idea! I'm not sure that starter sets are always better, especially given the quality of some i've seen in the past

[@user-gw3sq8im2x]

Great video! Can I ask, do you know if you can add an acrylic wash after adding the matt cote? I have some acrylic Matt cote in my storage and really wanted to bring out the panel lines. I wondered if I could get the same effect by using this rather than the enamel to seal it? Liked and subbed!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! Yes, you can add the wash after a matt coat - but you might find it a little more difficult to remove. Satin or gloss helps by creating a smoother surface which causes the wash to "run" into the recessed details. The matt finish is not so smooth and the wash will not behave it quite the same way, but it is possible

[@user-gw3sq8im2x]

Ah yes I wondered, thanks a lot. I may buy a gloss cote go go over my model first and then use a Matt cote to take the shine down a little. I'm still a novice, but did you use anything to thin the gloss cote when adding it? Or did you add it straight from the bottle? - I've noticed they can be quite thick. Thanks for the info!

[@MHMajid-yi8iu]

👍

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@kevinm1455]

You say that it was ok to use an acrylic wash as you had already sealed the surface with an enamel varnish. What would have happened if you hadn't?

[@ModelMinutes]

Kevin M in order to remove the acrylic wash, I would use acrylic thinners. If all the previous layers of paint were acrylic too, they would also be removed. The enamel layer acts as a protective barrier

[@kevinm1455]

@@ModelMinutes ok gotcha.

[@PanzermansBunker]

Good job on the new tool Hurricane. Too bad you didn't use the pilot figure. Bill

[@ModelMinutes]

PanzermansBunker I decided not to use it. Not a big fan of using them whilst the plane is modelled being on the ground

[@oceanvibesphotography8395]

Suggestion for a next build could u do the new tooled airfix Vulcan

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks for the suggestion

[@user-fr5cl2yh5w]

looks a good model but how did you do the undercarriage after 2 attempts still not good for me

[@ModelMinutes]

I built this kit again as part of a "build with me" series, where it goes into more detail on the various steps - worth taking a look at that one

[@jontymarsh0463]

are going to do any more dapol kits

[@ModelMinutes]

Jonty Marsh 04 I've got a couple more I've not yet started, I'm hoping to get round to them as soon as I can :)

[@frost7724]

i kinda wish airfix made a tbf avenger starter set, that would be pretty cool actually

[@ModelMinutes]

Airfix would need to do a new tooling of that one, the previous version in their range was from 1966 and hasn't been seen since 1995 - the tooling might have been lost, but if it still exists i could only ever see that one being part of the "Vintage Classics" range

[@frost7724]

@@ModelMinutes i agree with you

[@frost7724]

@@ModelMinutes hey matt would it be possible for me to join the airfix club in the usa?

[@ModelMinutes]

@@frost7724 they do have an overseas version but best place to look is on their website

[@frost7724]

@@ModelMinutes ok

[@Teqamasala]

I have this kit and put the rigging arial on backwards so i got a really good model but it’s the wrong way round 😂

[@ModelMinutes]

Ah, we all make mistakes - I always make a couple in my builds

[@vseglu9754]

I’m currently building this kit and hoping to get a nice finish like yours. What ratio of thinner do you recommend?

[@ModelMinutes]

Depends on the paint but sometimes 50/50 works, but usually I do 2 parts paint to 1 part thinner

[@vseglu9754]

@@ModelMinutes oh okay, thank you, I’m using revell aqua, I wasn’t sure if my paints were too thick or too thin.

[@thesteamingbean.]

What is 'stretch sprew'?

[@ModelMinutes]

The Steaming Bean using the leftover parts of the model - the Sprue or spur (amongst other names) to make the rigging or wires for the aircraft. They are gently heated over a flame, then as the plastic softens the ends are pulled away from each other, stretching them into a long thin wire like part. I have a video about this process coming out soon! Subscribe so you don't miss it 😊

[@ModelMinutes]

I made a tutorial about the process of stretching sprues - you can find it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWrNfatjjpySrJo

[@lenynaise]

It was the speedometer and the fuel litre part.

[@ModelMinutes]

Ben Parish from inside the cockpit? Can't really see that if the pilot is in there

[@lenynaise]

It wasn't inside. A few days later when I was trying to fit the pilot in but it knocked the joystick and rudder controls out of place.

[@ModelMinutes]

Theo Gaming that's unfortunate, but they're hardly noticeable

[@Kairasp1]

The wind shield is not properly fixed.

[@ModelMinutes]

Probably

[@lenynaise]

Great! One of my pieces broke!

[@ModelMinutes]

Ben Parish which part? Airfix have a spares department, if you google it they might be able to send that piece to you... I was building a Halifax Bomber many years ago, and a couple parts were missing, and they sent them out within about a week or so. Be worth a try

[@Tipsythomas]

Lidl are selling this & others for £5 at the moment.

[@ModelMinutes]

yeah, they seem to have them in stock each winter

[@thomasrobinson1478]

Where the man?

[@ModelMinutes]

There is one included but I didn’t paint it in this one

[@helenward4342]

Can you do a new hurricane in a vid?

[@ModelMinutes]

yeah, i'm sure I will at some point - i've got another one in the stash

[@helenward4342]

@@ModelMinutes ok thanks

[@cannoneer155mm]

Compared to the 1970s version, it is more detailed, but it is still overpriced for what it is.

[@ModelMinutes]

You can get this kit without paints and glue etc for £6 in the UK (normally)

[@goose5253]

Here in Canada a regular airfix 1/72 kit like this (non starter set) is $13 and $18 for the starter set

[@Tipsythomas]

Lidl are selling this & others for £5 at the moment.

[@howtocameronsyoungerbrothe5837]

U alive?

[@ModelMinutes]

Stay Determined I am indeed