{"id":1605379,"date":"2026-03-24T19:46:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/?p=1605379"},"modified":"2026-03-24T19:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:46:41","slug":"40015-40016-hurricane-mk-i-mk-i-trop-1-48-gallery-by-pawel-krupop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2026\/03\/24\/40015-40016-hurricane-mk-i-mk-i-trop-1-48-gallery-by-pawel-krupop\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Mk I & Mk I Trop 1\/48 \u2013 Gallery by Pawe\u0142 Krupop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Everyone comes back to the hobby at some point. After a 20-year break, Pawe\u0142 Krupop took on several Hurricanes in 1\/48 scale. Here is the result of his work on the latest Arma Hobby kits \u2013 Mk I and Mk I Trop \u2013 along with a few practical notes from a modeller\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n

Hurricane Mk I<\/h2>\n

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On the Hurricane Mk I, the author experimented with weathering, but ultimately prefers a more \u201cmuseum-style\u201d finish.<\/p>\n

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Hurricane Mk I Trop<\/h2>\n

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The Hurricane Mk I Trop model was ready before the kit was released. Once the decals arrived, the build was completed.<\/p>\n

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Build notes<\/h2>\n

The kit goes together very well \u2013 proper removal of parts from the sprues and cleanup is essential.<\/p>\n

For the Trop version, pay attention to correctly installing the air intake under the fuselage \u2013 it is not difficult, but unlike most kits, positioning is based on two subtle surface features rather than locating pins.<\/p>\n

Vallejo paints \u2013 the standard \u201cBattle of Britain\u201d set includes, among others, Sky Blue, useful for SAAF schemes.<\/p>\n

Antenna wires \u2013 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 \ud83d\ude42, mainly by myself.<\/p>\n

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Additional note \u2013 Cartograf decals (Hurricane Mk I Trop) are much more delicate than Techmod ones (Hurricane Mk I). A smooth surface is essential \u2013 on a matt finish they may fold. Use both a setter and a softener. They then settle nicely into the surface detail.
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Summary<\/h2>\n

The models were built \u201cfor personal enjoyment\u201d, without competition plans. The focus was on the pleasure of building a favourite aircraft.<\/p>\n

The author\u2019s 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 \u201cvintage\u201d kit, was finished for reference, using a better propeller from the Arma Hobby kit.<\/p>\n

This comparison shows how much kit quality has improved \u2013 and how much can be achieved today without struggling with the material.<\/p>\n

The Hurricane 1\/48 collection is still growing:<\/p>\n

More Hurricane Mk versions are planned \u2013 Malta and the Mediterranean theatre, although proper research will be needed \ud83d\ude42:
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See also:<\/h3>\n

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Discover Hurricane kits in the Arma Hobby store:
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Pustynny Hurricane Mk I – galeria – Tony O’Toole<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n