Typhoon 4-Blade

1
September 25, 2021
Some nice details, albeit there are no 'fishplates' on the join....
2
September 25, 2021
Cockpit tub is great in this scale - though instructions state RAF grey-green, I have seen other sources referring to black with aluminium tubing. So I'll check references. The bulb behind the rear bulkhead apparently is erroneous too, and will need removing.
3
September 25, 2021
according to an excellent source (Hyperscale review of this kit), "cuckoo" doors need to be scratch built for the supercharger's intake. This was done to stop the ingestion of material when t/o.
4
September 25, 2021
Seat comes with PE
5
December 29, 2021
Detail in wheel bays is good. Minor issue with mouldings- typical of short run kits
6
December 29, 2021
Mouldings on wheel - not too sharp
7
December 29, 2021
The kit is boxed as a four-blade, but still offers three. I’ll keep my options open as I’m not confident with their decals and examples. May use a/market and see whether to use a three bladed example.
8
December 29, 2021
Will configure as a “Bomb-phoon” - frankly can’t be doing with eight rockets!
9
December 30, 2021
Good reference for where the bomb racks go, as instructions don’t show.
10
December 30, 2021
Good close up detail
11
December 30, 2021
Now, here’s where it gets complicated. Hyperscale’s review of this kit stated it’s most likely a bomb-carrying Typhoon would have been a 4 bladed machine due to the weight. If four blade, then likely to be the “Tempest tail” (TT). So I have a reference here that goes against this….
12
December 30, 2021
Ah, this is more like it?….
13
December 30, 2021
Oh, here’s another reference of a car-door, three bladed bomber…..the plot thickens
14
December 30, 2021
Here’s a cut away reference- doesn’t help solving the riddle of which tail to use…..
15
December 30, 2021
Here’s the dilemma. To go into surgery, or not? However when you look at the parts, it’s not worth cutting the tail to replace with a geometrically identical tail- save a deeper corded tailplane- so perhaps I will add the bigger tail planes to the narrower, complete fuselage. With a bit of filling should do the job?….
16
December 30, 2021
On close inspection we have non-asymmetrical tail planes. Limited run kits have their limits?
17
December 30, 2021
Ditto. Will use the deeper TT as I’m airing on the side of experts who say 4 blade/bomb carriers = TT
18
January 6, 2022
So, after a wee bit of research I’ve decided to go with “Pulveriser II” - a RCAF Bomb-phoon……
19
January 6, 2022
….however, the decals supplied are incorrect. Serial number is MP149, not JP149 as supplied, and the kill-tally and “Pulveriser II” were most likely yellow, not white as supplied. The machine later had a lady painted on the starboard upper front, just aft of the propeller. So Xtradecal it is then.
20
January 6, 2022
Started the dry-brushing technique- no kit decals supplied for the instrument panel- much will not be seen in the dark cockpit tub.
21
January 7, 2022
Happier with some subtle colouring- Typhoon instrument panels were somber
22
January 7, 2022
Dry-brushed aluminium over a base coat black
23
January 7, 2022
“Splitting the atom”. Or, the anti skid tail wheel- which is moulded as one tyre.
24
January 11, 2022
Cockpit is a bit boring from most angles. All that work, now pretty much hidden from view. I will scratch build the gunsight as the kits is woefully wrong
25
January 11, 2022
I’ll take bets on how long the tail wheel will take to snap off during the build.
26
February 13, 2022
Pre shading and top coating- Tamiya/Vallejo range. Will tighten up the work a little later. Trying a little more at this stage rather than wait for the wing-fuselage assembly
27
June 4, 2022
I just discovered that Eduard do the Brassin set of 500lb bombs- that’ll do nicely. Sir.
Bomb-phoon it is then….
28
June 16, 2022
The Master guns have gone in
29
June 16, 2022
More aspects of the front of the build
30
June 16, 2022
Added the oil cooler cover (none provided in the kit, bizarrely)
31
June 16, 2022
Scratch-built a gun sight too- the kits is too basic
32
June 24, 2022
Impressed with the little rig I have bought. I am often clumsy when finalising builds and this helps. Vallejo and Tamiya paints. Freestyle camouflage
33
June 24, 2022
Port side view
34
June 24, 2022
Underside medium grey over dark grey to try the pre-shading technique-for me, better this time ‘round
35
June 24, 2022
Decals were (a) accurate and (b) correct roundel colours compared to Brengun’s. Xtradecals needed quite a bit of Mr Mark Softer Neo to conform. Not sure it’s 100 percent but I’ll live with their profile. Note the excellent Eduard Brassin 500lb bombs.
36
June 24, 2022
In trying to correct the port side wheel misalignment- I have broken the leg off. So I will fashion anew, with my orthopaedic approach of a steel (in my case a 0.10” guitar string) implant into the plastic leg frame. Yeh, that’ll do it!
37
June 24, 2022
Tiffie looking purposeful. On “long finals” now with the build…..(and naturally the tail wheel oleo broke- necessitating another orthopaedic intervention of guitar string into plastic for strength).
38
July 6, 2022
burnt umber oil-work and Tamiya's "Smoke" to weather a little
39
July 6, 2022
more from the underside
40
July 6, 2022
those blades look purposeful, needed to pull those bombs into the air!
41
July 6, 2022
will calm the spinner and blades weathering a little, looks like I've overdone it.
42
July 19, 2022
Port side
43
July 19, 2022
Business end
44
July 19, 2022
Starboard with kill tally and girl- there were 4 “Pulverisers” in all
45
July 19, 2022
Grubbed-up underside- Nijmegen took its toll in those winter months of 1944-45
46
July 19, 2022
Lovely kit, needs a bit of extra work, but nice and understated moulds and details
47
July 19, 2022
Some PE and a guitar string whip aerial.
48
July 19, 2022
Not the flashiest of Tiphy schemes, but an interesting historical subject
49
July 19, 2022
Do buy the guns from Aeromaster- I think they’re worth it, and less likely to break too
50
July 19, 2022
Cockpit details largely fade into the coal-hole of black - did scratch the gunsight and a display open seemed best
51
November 21, 2022
I found what looks like the sister to Pulveriser II, this one is I8@R.
Added here for reference to the Dutch mud if photo is taken around Eindhoven?
52
July 20, 2022
“Here’s one we made earlier”….
53
July 20, 2022
Anyways, it was meant to be a little like this!...although tail and those horizontal stabilisers look narrower than suggested by the references?....

Comments

53 25 September 2021, 16:59

Andy Ball
As I'm currently out of action with the hobby room build, and on a warm Saturday afternoon I picked this kit up out of my stash and thought, why not?

26 September 2021, 07:59

Łukasz Gliński
I felt I've been missing something 😉

27 September 2021, 18:02

Andy Ball
Hey, hello Ł !…l'm trying to keep moving ahead with builds. I've now got too many on the go. Once the hobby room is complete, (it'll be 5.5x2.5m with heating and insulation), there will be no stopping!

27 September 2021, 23:20

Cuajete
I take a seat 😛

28 September 2021, 18:30

Bas Tonn
do you mean the tail reinforcement with 'fishplates'? i sense some scratchbuilding in the air...

30 September 2021, 18:52

Mark K
Watching

30 September 2021, 19:57

Mark
👀

30 September 2021, 20:09

Andy Ball
@Bas: yes, I guess I will need to fashion something of a tail reinforcement- I think there may be an aftermarket out there?….

30 September 2021, 22:08

Andy Ball
Thanks and most welcome Cuajete, Mark, Mark K. Glad to have you on for the ride!

30 September 2021, 22:09

Thomas Kolb
Following!

7 November 2021, 07:49

Andy Ball
Thanks Thomas, glad to have you along for the show

7 November 2021, 09:04

Juergen Klinglhuber
watching too

13 November 2021, 11:25

Andy Ball
cheers Juergen, as soon as I am able I will start this and the many other builds!....

15 November 2021, 15:37

Guy Rump
Following with interest, hopefully you'll be able to continue soon. 👍

29 December 2021, 19:32

Neil Patrick
Hi Andy. Great start. I reckon you'll soon whizz past me as I grapple with rockets and the wheel wells on mine...the Brengun wells and cockpit put the Airfix one to shame. 👍

29 December 2021, 20:33

Andy Ball
@Guy, thanks again for your interest- am reacquainting myself with the Braille scale.

30 December 2021, 08:55

Andy Ball
@ Neil: like you I am a meandering hobbyist- this build may not go in a straight line!

30 December 2021, 08:56

David Taylor
The later typhoons had the flutter solved so did not have the fishplates,I suspect if you are doing the later 4 blade without said plates should be OK.

30 December 2021, 17:34

Andy Ball
Thanks David.I'm going to check a reference or two as their tails were dependent upon Hawker/Gloster made machines and the serial number/batch. I don't want to descend into that "rivet-inspector" pit of deliberation! 🙂

31 December 2021, 15:02

David Taylor
If the engine has two sets of exhausts it's a Tornado HNY.LOL

31 December 2021, 19:37

Andy Ball
Hope you had a good one, David!

2 January 2022, 22:41

David Taylor
Cheers Andy,quiet.Started on a retro 16 scale Beetle Back to WW2 fit.

2 January 2022, 23:17

Andy Ball
@David: Sounds eclectic!!

3 January 2022, 21:58

David Taylor
I like my big scale vehicles but mainly RAF/FAA.Got a collection of Luftwaffe bombers as well.

4 January 2022, 14:41

David Taylor
Looks a very basic kit Andy.

6 January 2022, 18:10

Andy Ball
@David as a small manufacturer Brengun may not mix it with the big boys, but the kit has it's detail-merits. I read Hyperscale's review and was forewarned about some of the accuracy issues. There are some similar pitfalls with Airfix's offering too I believe

6 January 2022, 19:38

Neil Patrick
That's a brave move on the anti-shimmy tailwheel Andy. I wanted to do the same as you, but chickened out! Looks great!

9 January 2022, 10:54

Andy Ball
Ah Neil, I see you did some great trickery with your painting!!… I think both manufacturers should have addressed that small, but significant issue!

9 January 2022, 22:19

Charlie Spitfire
very nice i have a airfix one and am looking forward to it

12 February 2022, 06:48

Andy Ball
I think Airfix have a great product there too, charlie. Thanks for the compliment!

13 February 2022, 12:57

Guy Rump
Looking good Andy 👍

13 February 2022, 13:09

Andy Ball
Chugging along @Guy!!….(not as prolific as you presently!!)

13 February 2022, 22:28

Daniel Klink
Respect Andy..Great progress and work so far on this....kits!:9
I must admit iam totally disappointed by the quality of th kits. got the early types in my stash and modular is already often critical with injected parts but with short run kits...
Therefore i think iam out but iam very interested in your progress and perhaps you can change my mind with your result 👍

13 February 2022, 22:36

Andy Ball
cheers Daniel, the quality of the moulds is OK, although I know Academy and Airfix offer some good alternatives. On Hyperscale they reviewed a few of them and actually concluded that Airfix and Brengun were almost at points-drawn. So far the physical fit has been pretty good, and I'd say the surface textures are good for 72nd. Inaccurate markings and the need to do surgery for the broad-cord "Tempest" tail planes are the biggest irritators. Hope to post more, soon....stay tuned!

14 February 2022, 15:14

David Januska
Taking a seat, great job on the hard kit.

16 June 2022, 12:21

Łukasz Gliński
Haven't lurked here for a while, but I have to say I like your camo more than mine 🙂

16 June 2022, 13:50

Cuajete
Nice progress, Andy 👍

16 June 2022, 18:11

Neil Patrick
Nice to see this back on the bench Andy. Looking good as you approach the final furlong. Reminds me my Airfix job is due for resurection. I too invested in the Master cannon barrels, so be good see them in situ on your build. What a clever idea to do a wing and fuselage prepaint before assembly.

16 June 2022, 22:37

Gordon Sørensen
Looks good, Andy! The Typhoon with 4-bladed prop looks a proper Beast! Looking forward to more progress.

17 June 2022, 00:51

Guy Rump
Looking good Andy, I like the black and white stripes under the fuselage and the gray looks very impressive. 👍

24 June 2022, 18:36

Cuajete
I agree with mates 👍

24 June 2022, 19:51

Andy Ball
Hello to David, Łukasz, Cuajete, Neil, Gordon and Guy. Honoured to have your comments on my 'tricky' build. The kit is nearly done, and has built into something Typhoon-like! I think the amount of after-markets helped, but not sure if I'm the scheme of things it's really made a huge impact. Hopeful about another 3-4 hours will suffice!

24 June 2022, 20:27

David H
Still struggle to believe this is 1/72. It's so well done, congrats !👍🏻

24 June 2022, 20:46

Andy Ball
Thanks David, I bet there are fewer 'swear words' in 48th?….

24 June 2022, 21:06

Thomas Bischoff
I join for the final yards … turns out great. Pre-shading in pic 34 worked fine 👍.

25 June 2022, 04:13

Andy Ball
Thanks Thomas, needing to repeat shading on uppers, panel line wash etc. before I declare touchdown

25 June 2022, 07:59

David Taylor
Nice to see a bomb load rather than rockets Andy.

25 June 2022, 10:06

Andy Ball
And easier to make too, (if you don't mind the intricacies of Eduard's bombs…5 parts per bomb and 4 decals on each)

25 June 2022, 10:27

John Ballman
Nice work, Thanks for sharing this.
JB

19 July 2022, 15:54

Andy Ball
@John: thanks for the comment - there are a lot of excellent Airfix projects on here. I wanted to do the Brengun kit the best I could. With a little more work, (I guess), it too can come out pretty Typhoon-like.

19 July 2022, 16:12

John Ballman
Yes, I have the AFX kit, it compares favorably to the superior Brengun kit. Your doing this justice.
JB

19 July 2022, 16:17

Andy Ball
@JB: there's been a lot of debate about the better 72nd Typhoon offering including Academy. I can only call it as I see it, but Brendgun seems a finer moulded kit, and seems sleeker in profile, perhaps? Anyways I appreciate the recognition!

19 July 2022, 16:24

Cuajete
Top job, Andy! Lovely 4-Blade 👍
Congrats!

19 July 2022, 17:40

David Taylor
Smart.

19 July 2022, 18:22

Łukasz Gliński
Lovely! Great weathering 👍

19 July 2022, 18:38

Andy Ball
@Cuajete- many thanks, I feel I've learnt and improved techniques in a few areas.

19 July 2022, 19:17

Andy Ball
@David- thanks again for looking in!
@Łukasz- finally over the line! I've gone with oils this time to see what I could do….

19 July 2022, 19:18

Łukasz Gliński
The oils turned out extremely well A.

19 July 2022, 19:38

Andy Ball
@Ł I feel I get more control out of them rather than pre- and post- airbrush shading.

19 July 2022, 20:10

Vincent
Very nice result. Great work!!!

19 July 2022, 20:58

Neil Patrick
Looks great Andy. Perfect weathering too, very dirty but subtle too. Definitely the best 1/72 Typhoon on Scalemates. Congrats!

19 July 2022, 21:23

Andy Ball
@Vincent, thanks for the comment! Loved your projects too!

19 July 2022, 21:56

Andy Ball
@Neil: heheh, I'm sure yours will raise the bar again!!

19 July 2022, 21:57

Neuling
Top notch. Excellent weathering, especially on the underside of the aircraft!

20 July 2022, 08:10

Andy Ball
thanks Neuling, yes I'm especially pleased with that....the smoke streaking exhausts area I need to change my approach..

20 July 2022, 08:37

Guy Rump
Very nice build Andy, congrats. 👍

20 July 2022, 14:41

Andy Ball
Thanks Guy, always good to know you've had a look - appreciate the words.

20 July 2022, 16:56

Peter de Bruin
Well done Andy! Looks marvelous ☺️

21 November 2022, 17:47

Andy Ball
Thanks baracudaz for a peek at the work!

21 November 2022, 22:50

Andy Ball
Thanks Peter, my humble homage to Canadians fighting on Dutch soil - well mainly mud!

21 November 2022, 22:53

Andy Ball
Thanks Pietro!

22 November 2022, 00:32

Andy Ball
Cheers Bernd!! Great kit y'know!

22 December 2022, 23:10

Andy Ball
Thanks David!!

22 December 2022, 23:39

Andy Ball
Airjuneau….thanks/danke

23 December 2022, 00:00

Andy Ball
Cheers/grazie Moreno,

23 December 2022, 16:07

Andy Ball
Thanks R K

23 December 2022, 23:31

Andy Ball
Thanks Diego DH, super kit albeit a test, and test again , kit!

23 December 2022, 23:38

Andy Ball
Cheers, John!

24 December 2022, 03:21

Andy Ball
Curatorm, merci

24 December 2022, 08:28

Project info

Typhoon 4-blade

53 images

1:72

Completed

1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib (Brengun BRP72004)

1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B (Xtradecal X72179)

Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib (late)

Royal Canadian Air Force - Aviation royale canadienne (1924-1968)
440 Sqn. MP149 / I8-P PULVERIZER II
December 1944 - B.78 / Eindhoven

Dark Green-Ocean grey, Medium Sea grey

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