With the release of the Hurricane Mk I 1/48 (40015) we prepared a set of 3D-printed accessories available as ready-made prints in a promotional bundle with the model. The same parts are also offered as free STL files — buyers will find a download link in the kit’s instruction and can print them at home.
These are small parts designed as replacements for selected plastic components — especially where injection molding forces simplifications. Our goal was to add extra quality exactly where it is most visible, without adding extra work for the modeller.
Practical note: 3D resin is more brittle than plastic. It’s best to remove parts carefully, ideally with a razor saw. It makes a big difference.
Pilot’s Seat with Harness – ready to paint straight away
The pilot’s seat is one of the most visible elements of the cockpit, so we refined it thoroughly:
- very thin, sharp edges,
- harness straps sculpted as an integral detail,
- shape fully based on documentation.
No need to struggle with photo-etched belts — just wash, prime and paint.
Wing Landing Lights – sharper detail and easier painting
Plastic landing lights always involve compromises. In the 3D version:
- the edges are sharp and clean,
- the well shows subtle framework and rivet detail,
- a three-arm bulb bracket is reproduced on the front face.
This part represents the original much more accurately.
Exhaust Stacks – open ends and full geometry
The 3D-printed exhausts offer what cannot be achieved in plastic:
- factory-opened exhaust ends,
- bulged panel-joint lines on the manifold,
- smooth, natural transitions and curvature.
A small upgrade with a big visual impact.
Landing Gear Locking Stirrup – the characteristic undercarriage latch
On Hurricanes, when the landing gear retracted, the wheels were held in place by a small, clever stirrup-shaped latch. In plastic it would be far too fragile, so we created a 3D-printed version.
Installation is simple:
cut off the small axle stub from the wheel hub, drill one hole, and that’s it.
This part is:
- small, but easy to hold with tweezers,
- faithful to the original shape,
- quick and safe to install.
Why is it worth it?
It’s an easy way to make your model look noticeably better exactly where it matters — without extra complexity or risky modifications.
And if you own a 3D printer, you can print all accessories yourself using the STL files included with the kit’s instruction.
See also:
👉 See the Hurricane Mk I model in our store: link
Hurricane Mk I 1/48 – First Assembly of the Test Shots. A Designer’s Report
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