Hawker Hurricane build

flash52 · Post by **flash52** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:22 pm

Another perfect Guillow,s model. The tissue covering is flawless. How many models would you estimate that you've built over the years?

scigs30 · Post by **scigs30** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:07 pm

Most of my building was in the early 80's from about 12 to 19 years old. I was building about 1 to 2 a month. From 89 on I slowed down to 1 or 2 a year. I also dabbled into RC in my 20's. Most of my planes went in the trash during moves or were given away. I honestly don't remember how many. I started with Guillows, so maybe 10 or so. I built about 8 comet kits, 5 Peck kits and a few Sterling kits. I then moved onto plans and personal designs. I also build a lot of peanuts and Bostonians. To be honest I really don't know how many.

scigs30 · Post by **scigs30** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:19 pm

Here is a picture of one of my builds from the early 80's.

flash52 · Post by **flash52** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:03 am

I started in the late sixties. I mostly built Comet,Guillow's and Sterling. Most were static display . Around 70 I control lined a few Sterling and Guillows kits. After 6 yrs in Uncle Sam's canoe club I started building rubber powered ff . Did some indoor stuff and RC in the 90"s. Still flying a little RC and ff rubber. I'm building better but getting slower. I 'm always finding better ways of doing things in these forums. I was wondering how I was going to mount a rubber powered geared motor on the 400 series FW 190 I'm building. Then I saw how you over came the limitations of the plastic cowl and thrust button on your Avenger. Going to also try your covering method to see if I can eliminate a few more wrinkles. Keep up the good work. What's next on your build list?

scigs30 · Post by **scigs30** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:12 pm

I am starting on the Messerschmitt. I also have the wood cut out for the Cessna 170, Stuka and Piper Cherokee.