Everyone comes back to the hobby at some point. After a 20-year break, Paweł Krupop took on several Hurricanes in 1/48 scale. Here is the result of his work on the latest Arma Hobby kits – Mk I and Mk I Trop – along with a few practical notes from a modeller’s perspective.
Hurricane Mk I
On the Hurricane Mk I, the author experimented with weathering, but ultimately prefers a more “museum-style” finish.
Hurricane Mk I Trop
The Hurricane Mk I Trop model was ready before the kit was released. Once the decals arrived, the build was completed.
https://armahobbynews.pl/blog/2018/10/13/dwoch-w-jednym-hurricane-70019/
Build notes
The kit goes together very well – proper removal of parts from the sprues and cleanup is essential.
For the Trop version, pay attention to correctly installing the air intake under the fuselage – it is not difficult, but unlike most kits, positioning is based on two subtle surface features rather than locating pins.
Vallejo paints – the standard “Battle of Britain” set includes, among others, Sky Blue, useful for SAAF schemes.
Antenna wires – made from 0.06 mm fishing line, painted with Humbrol 011 metallic and fixed with CA glue. This gives good durability and tolerance for less careful handling 🙂, mainly by myself.
Additional note – Cartograf decals (Hurricane Mk I Trop) are much more delicate than Techmod ones (Hurricane Mk I). A smooth surface is essential – on a matt finish they may fold. Use both a setter and a softener. They then settle nicely into the surface detail.
For SAAF markings, AK 11077 Light Orange is useful for colour corrections, for example on the fin. I needed it.
Summary
The models were built “for personal enjoyment”, without competition plans. The focus was on the pleasure of building a favourite aircraft.
The author’s Hurricane collection did not start with the Mk I. Earlier builds include the Arma Hobby Mk IIc and a Mk IId based on a HobbyCraft kit from around 30 years ago. The latter, a typical “vintage” kit, was finished for reference, using a better propeller from the Arma Hobby kit.
This comparison shows how much kit quality has improved – and how much can be achieved today without struggling with the material.
The Hurricane 1/48 collection is still growing:
More Hurricane Mk versions are planned – Malta and the Mediterranean theatre, although proper research will be needed 🙂:
https://3sqnraafasn.net/subpages/Hurricane/Hurricane_p3.htm
See also:
Discover Hurricane kits in the Arma Hobby store:
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