{"id":1604041,"date":"2025-11-17T16:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/?p=1604041"},"modified":"2025-11-17T16:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:39:16","slug":"test-shots-of-the-hurricane-mk-i-the-final-step-before-production-40015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/11\/17\/test-shots-of-the-hurricane-mk-i-the-final-step-before-production-40015\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Shots of the Hurricane Mk I \u2014 The Final Step Before Production"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1604021\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-01-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-01-768x634.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The final test shots of the last sprue, containing the fuselage and propeller components of the new Hurricane Mk I 1\/48, have arrived from our tool shop. The details look excellent and everything indicates that production may start later this week. If the schedule holds, we expect to begin shipping before the end of November.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Test shots are now in our hands<\/h2>\n<p>We now have the fuselage halves, the new radiator, the tropical filter for the Mk I version, and the propeller components: two propeller types and three spinners. In the photos you can see the key parts we are testing before launching the mold into full production. The wings, shared parts from previous versions and the canopy are, of course, already ready for production.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-022.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1604038 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-022-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-022-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-022-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-022-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-022-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-022.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1604018 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-03-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-03-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-03-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-03-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"OfSxpcSi3W\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/06\/hurricane-mk-i-metal-wing-1-48-first-test-shots\/\">Hurricane Mk I \u201emetal wing\u201d 1\/48 \u2013 pierwsze wtryski!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Hurricane Mk I \u201emetal wing\u201d 1\/48 \u2013 pierwsze wtryski!&#8221; &#8212; Arma Hobby - blog firmowy\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/06\/hurricane-mk-i-metal-wing-1-48-first-test-shots\/embed\/#?secret=brn0xSQHnj#?secret=OfSxpcSi3W\" data-secret=\"OfSxpcSi3W\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Surface detail \u2013 fabric and metal just like the original<\/h2>\n<p>The fuselage halves show the full variety of surface textures typical of early Hurricanes: fabric-covered sections, aluminum panels with very fine rivets, dzus fasteners, air intakes and outlets, and ventilation slots. These varied textures and micro-details were among the most challenging parts of the project, which is why we are pleased to see them reproduced exactly as planned in the test shots.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1604022 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-05-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-05-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-05-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-05-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-05-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-05.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1604024 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-06-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-06-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-06-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-06-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-06.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qF3VpwMl68\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2023\/06\/07\/hurricane-mk-iic-40004-1-48-assembled-test-model\/\">Hurricane Mk IIC 1\/48 &#8211; sklejony model testowy<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Hurricane Mk IIC 1\/48 &#8211; sklejony model testowy&#8221; &#8212; Arma Hobby - blog firmowy\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2023\/06\/07\/hurricane-mk-iic-40004-1-48-assembled-test-model\/embed\/#?secret=NAn9n26Ypn#?secret=qF3VpwMl68\" data-secret=\"qF3VpwMl68\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>New components and structural details<\/h2>\n<p>The sprue also includes the correct Mk I radiator and the tropical filter, both redesigned compared to the versions released two years ago. Pay special attention to the elements visible after removing the propeller \u2014 the engine block representation and the internal detail of the Rotol spinner\u2019s rear section, also used on the Spitfire. These details add extra character to the model right from the assembly stage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1604026 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-07-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-07-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-07-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-07-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-07-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-07.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-1604028\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-08-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-08-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-08-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-08-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-08-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-08.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1604030 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-09-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-09-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-09-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-09-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-09-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-09.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"vcJa2cOC52\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/24\/hawker-hurricane-mk-i-1-48-model-features\/\">Hawker Hurricane Mk I 1\/48 \u2013 Cechy modelu<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Hawker Hurricane Mk I 1\/48 \u2013 Cechy modelu&#8221; &#8212; Arma Hobby - blog firmowy\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/24\/hawker-hurricane-mk-i-1-48-model-features\/embed\/#?secret=og7nBmDlrl#?secret=vcJa2cOC52\" data-secret=\"vcJa2cOC52\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1604032 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-10-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-10-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1604034 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-11-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-11-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/H1-Test-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s next?<\/h2>\n<p>The test shots are very successful, and if the assembly tests reveal no unexpected issues, we will begin serial production in about a week. We hope to start shipping the finished model before the end of November. Soon we will show more photos and additional elements of the set: optional 3D prints and decals.<\/p>\n<h3>See also:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armahobby.com\/40015-hurricane-mk-i-1-48.html?hash=4124d1af9a7ea1f5bece2c836dcc1e82\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1603366 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-web-300x207.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-web-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-web-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-web-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-web-610x420.jpg 610w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-web-1080x744.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-web.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armahobby.com\/40015-hurricane-mk-i-1-48.html?hash=4124d1af9a7ea1f5bece2c836dcc1e82\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1603744\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-decals-300x217.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-decals-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-decals-1024x741.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-decals-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-decals-610x441.jpg 610w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-decals-1080x781.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-decals.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"286\" height=\"207\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See the Hurricane Mk I in the Arma Hobby store <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armahobby.com\/40015-hurricane-mk-i-1-48.html?hash=4124d1af9a7ea1f5bece2c836dcc1e82\">link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"MXIZ6WTz7f\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/40015-hurricane-mk-i-1-48-see-the-model-instruction\/\">Hurricane Mk I 1\/48 \u2013 zobacz instrukcj\u0119 modelu!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Hurricane Mk I 1\/48 \u2013 zobacz instrukcj\u0119 modelu!&#8221; &#8212; Arma Hobby - blog firmowy\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/40015-hurricane-mk-i-1-48-see-the-model-instruction\/embed\/#?secret=MLHv8JWqzT#?secret=MXIZ6WTz7f\" data-secret=\"MXIZ6WTz7f\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"P1Zlxg5o0Z\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/18\/40015-three-hurricanes-from-the-premiere-1-48-box-and-there-are-four-paint-schemes\/\">Trzy Hurricane\u2019y z premierowego pude\u0142ka 1\/48\u2026 a malowania s\u0105 cztery!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Trzy Hurricane\u2019y z premierowego pude\u0142ka 1\/48\u2026 a malowania s\u0105 cztery!&#8221; &#8212; Arma Hobby - blog firmowy\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/18\/40015-three-hurricanes-from-the-premiere-1-48-box-and-there-are-four-paint-schemes\/embed\/#?secret=npmbvQZMKS#?secret=P1Zlxg5o0Z\" data-secret=\"P1Zlxg5o0Z\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The final test shots of the last sprue, containing the fuselage and propeller components of the new Hurricane Mk I 1\/48, have arrived from our tool shop. The details look excellent and everything indicates that production may start later this week. If the schedule holds, we expect to begin shipping before the end of November.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1604021,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,1],"tags":[528,289,161],"class_list":["post-1604041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arma-hobby-kits","category-blog","tag-nr40015-en","tag-1-48-en","tag-hurricane-en","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1604041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1604041"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1604041\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1604048,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1604041\/revisions\/1604048"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1604021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1604041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1604041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1604041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}