{"id":1604102,"date":"2025-11-21T14:47:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/?p=1604102"},"modified":"2025-11-21T14:47:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:47:27","slug":"3d-accessories-for-the-hurricane-mk-i-1-48-more-detail-made-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/11\/21\/3d-accessories-for-the-hurricane-mk-i-1-48-more-detail-made-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Accessories for the Hurricane Mk I 1\/48 \u2013 More Detail, Made Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the release of the <strong>Hurricane Mk I 1\/48 (40015)<\/strong> 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 <strong>as free STL files<\/strong> \u2014 buyers will find a download link in the kit\u2019s instruction and can print them at home.<!--more--><br \/>\nThese are small parts designed as replacements for selected plastic components \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical note:<\/strong> 3D resin is more brittle than plastic. It\u2019s best to remove parts <strong>carefully<\/strong>, ideally with a <strong>razor saw<\/strong>. It makes a big difference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/h1-48-druk-3d-druga-faza.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1604083\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/h1-48-druk-3d-druga-faza-1024x492.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/h1-48-druk-3d-druga-faza-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/h1-48-druk-3d-druga-faza-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/h1-48-druk-3d-druga-faza-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/h1-48-druk-3d-druga-faza-1080x519.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/h1-48-druk-3d-druga-faza.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Pilot\u2019s Seat with Harness \u2013 ready to paint straight away<\/h3>\n<p>The pilot\u2019s seat is one of the most visible elements of the cockpit, so we refined it thoroughly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>very thin, sharp edges,<\/li>\n<li>harness straps sculpted as an integral detail,<\/li>\n<li>shape fully based on documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No need to struggle with photo-etched belts \u2014 just wash, prime and paint.<\/p>\n<h3>Wing Landing Lights \u2013 sharper detail and easier painting<\/h3>\n<p>Plastic landing lights always involve compromises. In the 3D version:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the edges are sharp and clean,<\/li>\n<li>the well shows subtle framework and rivet detail,<\/li>\n<li>a three-arm bulb bracket is reproduced on the front face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This part represents the original much more accurately.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1604102 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-01.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-03-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-03-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-03-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-04.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-04-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-04-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-04-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-04-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-04-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-04.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>Exhaust Stacks \u2013 open ends and full geometry<\/h3>\n<p>The 3D-printed exhausts offer what cannot be achieved in plastic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>factory-opened<\/strong> exhaust ends,<\/li>\n<li>bulged panel-joint lines on the manifold,<\/li>\n<li>smooth, natural transitions and curvature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A small upgrade with a big visual impact.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1604093 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-06-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-06-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-06-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-06-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-06.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-07.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-07-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-07-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-07-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-07-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-07-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/40015-3D-print-07.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>Landing Gear Locking Stirrup \u2013 the characteristic undercarriage latch<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Installation is simple:<\/strong><br \/>\ncut off the small axle stub from the wheel hub, drill one hole, and that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>This part is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>small, but easy to hold with tweezers,<\/li>\n<li>faithful to the original shape,<\/li>\n<li>quick and safe to install.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why is it worth it?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s an easy way to make your model look noticeably better exactly where it matters \u2014 without extra complexity or risky modifications.<br \/>\nAnd if you own a 3D printer, you can print all accessories yourself using the STL files included with the kit\u2019s instruction.<\/p>\n<h3>See also:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armahobby.com\/40015-hurricane-mk-i-1-48.html?hash=4124d1af9a7ea1f5bece2c836dcc1e82\"><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\" \/><\/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\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 See the Hurricane Mk I model in our store: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armahobby.com\/40015-hurricane-mk-i-1-48.html?hash=4124d1af9a7ea1f5bece2c836dcc1e82\">link<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"QYL190qOuq\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2025\/11\/19\/hurricane-mk-i-1-48-first-assembly-of-the-test-shots-a-designers-report-40015\/\">Hurricane Mk I 1\/48 \u2013 First Assembly of the Test Shots. 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The same parts are also offered as free STL files \u2014 buyers will find a download link in the kit\u2019s instruction and can print them at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1604100,"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-1604102","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\/1604102","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=1604102"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1604102\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1604103,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1604102\/revisions\/1604103"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1604100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1604102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1604102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1604102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}