New Airfix Hurricane Mk.1 Boxart

[Rabbit Leader]

All,

Just searching my favourite websites and was pleasantly surprised to spot Airfix's new 1/72 Fabric wing Hurricane Box art.. Looks like another winner... Cannot wait for this one.

Cheers .. Dave

http://www.airfix.com/shop/new-for-2013/aircraft/a02067-hawker-hurricane-mki-early-172/

[Edgar]

It might (should) be in the instructions, but the Hurricane, with 2-blade prop, couldn't have armour fitted (one of the reasons for the rush to change to the 3-blader.)

Edgar

P.S. Decided to resurrect this, since I tend to accept criticism only from those who actually know the aircraft

Edited August 23, 2013 by Edgar

[alex]

it says "Optional two and three blade propellers". Amazing choice for such a small plane!

Alex

[John]

That's superb.

John

[Selwyn]

The plus point for me is the Belgian markings. always wanted to build a Belgian mk 1

Selwyn

[mackem01]

111.................very nice.

[Paul J]

Both options are appealing to me!

[Work In Progress]

That's made me drool, that has.

[AnonymousLL45]

It might (should) be in the instructions, but the Hurricane, with 2-blade prop, couldn't have armour fitted (one of the reasons for the rush to change to the 3-blader.)

Edgar

frankly the kit hasn't been released yet and some folks are already waiting to pull it nto bits?

[chaddy]

I want one..well maybe three or four...now!!

[Test Graham]

I suspect the reference to armour is to the windscreen rather than the pilot's back armour. Anyway, it is hardly a great problem to find a DH prop set. Oh, actually in the kit? So it's like the late oil cooler in the Spitfire Mk.I/II, not used with the particular markings that comes in the box but useful for later issues.

The kit itself is not being criticised anyway, Edgar is just providing some useful extra information. However, it seems that it is possible to say how wonderful the kit is without even seeing the sprues.

Edited August 22, 2013 by Graham Boak

[Caerbannog]

Nice. Now the same in 1:48 please Airfix....

[Edgar]

frankly the kit hasn't been released yet and some folks are already waiting to pull it nto bits?

There was I thinking people might appreciate the extra knowledge; my mistake, but I'm not really bothered. You'll be infuriated to see that I've resurrected the item for those who have a genuine interest in the subject, rather than show the deficiencies in their personality. Edited August 23, 2013 by Edgar

[hacker]

hope it as detailed as the Typhoon and will there be a metal wing version too?

[gruffy]

Looks good! Maybe I should start buying shares in hornby!

[chaddy]

frankly the kit hasn't been released yet and some folks are already waiting to pull it nto bits?

I hardly think Edgar's comments can be construed as pulling it to bits.

[Paul Alan Bardell]

Me like it!!

want one or two now please.

any one know when it will be in the shops?

[woody37]

Great artwork, would be rude not to get one..or two !

[tango98]

Edgar’s post was in no way a castigation of a kit and I fail to see how it could have been so interpreted?

However, as the subject of Hurricanes and armour protection has been raised, I thought that the following excerpt from a report by Sgt. H.V.Rowles dated 29 August 1939 might be of interest.

Hurricane cockpit armour with fittings, weighed 46lbs which moved the c of g .28”(sic) aft which was out of the acceptable limits for aircraft fitted with the two-bladed prop. However, if either the flare chute or radio were removed this then brought the c of g back to within accepted limits. Aircraft fitted with three-bladed props were not affected. The report goes on to advise that the Field Force squadrons (No’s 1, 73, 85 and 87) are being contacted to find out which aircraft are fitted with wooden (two-bladed) props and if they can be changed rapidly to three-bladed props. It is then suggested that if the changeover cannot be completed before the arrival of armour plate then the flare chutes should be removed.

Dave

[Beard]

I think I'll have a few. Edgar, you're information is always useful and, well, interesting...

[Test Graham]

This carried over into Sea Hurricane Mk.Is, with their cg moved aft by the hook. They had to have the DH prop because it was heavier than the Rotol. The continuing problem was solved by the Merlin Mk.XX of the Mk.II being longer and heavier.

[cngaero]

There was I thinking people might appreciate the extra knowledge; my mistake, which won't happen again. You'll be delighted to know that it's been deleted.

If that was a mistake Edgar, please carry on making them. Your knowledge is one of the most valuable things on this site.

Rant over; it does look like a very nice model.

[Edgar]

Ironic, really, since, when I passed the information to Hornby, they were pleased to get it.

Oh, yes, and when I say seat armour, that's precisely what I mean, not an armoured windscreen.

[Test Graham]

I was in no doubt about what you said, but thought the Airfix site was less clear and the windscreen armour would apply to 2-blade prop Hurricanes.

[DaveCromie]

I really wish Airfix would stop producing all of these stunning 1/72 WWII RAF subjects......NOT!!

OK, the Spitfire I has deep (to some eyes) panel lines, the Hurricane IIB has (minor) shape issues around the tail, the Typhoon IB wasn't a car door version and now they give us an early Hurricane with a fabric wing (PLEASE let them re-tool the later Mk I as well!!)....and they sell them at a realistic price too Does it get any better than this? Add on top of that the Mk I/III and Mk II Lancasters which I still have to buy and I am in modelling heaven.

Now, all I want for Christmas is some 1/72 scale WWII RAF twins from Airfix...Blenheims, Beaufighters, Beauforts, Mosquitos, go on, you know it makes sense

DC