Airfix 1/48 scale
Hawker Hurricane Mk.I
by Brett Green
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Hawker Hurricane Mk.I |
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Hot off the modelling bench, here is the new Airfix 1/48 scale Hawker Hurricane Mk.I.
This is a well-detailed kit with crisp, restrained surface textures including convincing fabric effect on the rear fuselage and control surfaces.
Engineering of the cockpit is very clever, resulting in a realistic depiction of the tubular framing and bottomless floor.
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Fit is generally very good, but the inter-relationships between the cockpit, wheel well and wing roots means that you really need to be precise when assembling this kit. It will be unforgiving to sloppy modellers!
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The only addition to the model is a set of Eduard colour photo-etched harness straps and decals from Model Alliance Item No. MA-48147, "Hawker Hurricane in RAF and Commonwealth Service Pt.1".
My model was painted using the Testor Aztek airbrush fitted with the "Fine" tan-coloured tip.
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This is another great kit from Airfix - in my opinion the best injection-moulded Hurricane in any scale and an enjoyable build.
I'll be writing this one up for a detailed Feature Article in Issue 51 of Military Illustrated Modeller magazine.
Purchased by me from Hannants.
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2015 by Brett Green
Page Created 29 April, 2015
Last Updated
29 April, 2015
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