AaCee26 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 6:07 PM, Troy Smith said: The Finnish and Romanian Hurricanes need the DH Spitfire prop. For at least the Finnish ones 5-spoke wheels are needed. Also armoured seat back was installed to them quite soon. Cheers, AaCee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 These 5-spoke wheels are provided in the kit as extra resin parts. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seboo Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Pre-order available: http://www.armahobby.com/70035-hawker-hurricane-mk-iic-expert-set.html No free overtrees this time it seems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Does anyone know if a Sea Hurricanr IIc is likely from Arma Hobby? Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan_cz Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Edge, I don't think so, at least not anytime soon. The ventral extension under the tail is moulded into the fuselage sides on the Mk.I and according to the CAD will be also on Mk.II. A Sea model would thus likely require a new fuselage mould. It is possible that Arma will decide to make those and thus open up the range of Sea Hurris, but we'll have to see. One might be able to use the fuselage plug from the Revell Sea Hurris or carve in the trenches for the hook. Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Am I the only one wondering whether you could fit the wing from the Mk.1 kit to the Mk.IIC to give a IIA or with a bit of judicious scribing, a IIB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, Wez said: Am I the only one wondering whether you could fit the wing from the Mk.1 kit to the Mk.IIC to give a IIA or with a bit of judicious scribing, a IIB? The front part of the wing is slightly different, as is the carb intake position. You could, but then you end up two not very useful Hurricane leftovers, unless you want to make the one cannon armed Mk.I from the BoB, or the (not made in any quantity despite what every Hurricane book says) , the Sea Hurricane IC I suspect, unless you need a IIa NOW, then Arma, will issues a IIb in the not distant future, plenty of a Polish units used the IIa/b, and they way they are going, Arama look like they are going to own the 72nd Hurricane market... If you are up for a bit of filling an scribing, I'd try rescribing the IIc wings first. If that fails, then cross kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just now, Troy Smith said: The front part of the wing is slightly different, as is the carb intake position. You could, but then you end up two not very useful Hurricane leftovers, unless you want to make the one cannon armed Mk.I from the BoB, or the (not made in any quantity despite what every Hurricane book says) , the Sea Hurricane IC I suspect, unless you need a IIa NOW, then Arma, will issues a IIb in the not distant future, plenty of a Polish units used the IIa/b, and they way they are going, Arama look like they are going to own the 72nd Hurricane market... If you are up for a bit of filling an scribing, I'd try rescribing the IIc wings first. If that fails, then cross kit. Useful advice Troy and as I'm in no hurry to engage on such a project right now I'm content to wait. FWIW, I think you're right, Arma are going to have the 1/72nd metal wing Hurricane market cornered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Seboo said: Pre-order available: http://www.armahobby.com/70035-hawker-hurricane-mk-iic-expert-set.html No free overtrees this time it seems. Dang - free overtrees might have been enough to make me a buyer! John Edited November 10, 2019 by John Thompson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 4 hours ago, jan_cz said: Edge, I don't think so, at least not anytime soon. The ventral extension under the tail is moulded into the fuselage sides on the Mk.I and according to the CAD will be also on Mk.II. A Sea model would thus likely require a new fuselage mould. It is possible that Arma will decide to make those and thus open up the range of Sea Hurris, but we'll have to see. One might be able to use the fuselage plug from the Revell Sea Hurris or carve in the trenches for the hook. Jan Thanks Jan. What a shame. I'll still get one in the hope that selling lots of kits will encourage Arma to roll that Navalised fuselage! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Wez said: Am I the only one wondering whether you could fit the wing from the Mk.1 kit to the Mk.IIC to give a IIA or with a bit of judicious scribing, a IIB? You’d be better off using the wing center section from the IIc and the wing panels outboard of the dihedral break from the I. Not sure there is much you could do with the leftovers short of sticking them on an Airfix Queen Mary recovery trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbjorn Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 12 hours ago, Seboo said: Pre-order available: http://www.armahobby.com/70035-hawker-hurricane-mk-iic-expert-set.html No free overtrees this time it seems. Guess their kits are selling so well now that such gimmicks aren’t needed. I’m happy I got an extra Yak and would jump on the opportunity again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I have been modelling for 60 years and don’t remember a mk.lla ever being kitted, I would love to see one from Arma. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Not as a specific choice, but the second Airfix and the original Revell were as much a Mk. IIA as anything else. The Hasegawa basic release was very easily modified to one, or for that matter the later Revell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, Wulfman said: I have been modelling for 60 years and don’t remember a mk.lla ever being kitted, I would love to see one from Arma. Fly models produce a Mk IIa hurricane. Rio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, Wulfman said: I have been modelling for 60 years and don’t remember a mk.lla ever being kitted, I would love to see one from Arma. the Monogram 1/48th kit from the 60's is closest to a Mk.IIa (despite being usually done as a IIc or IId) as it has the right wing panels. Hasegawa have done a Mk.IIa, in 1/48th, using their B wing, with instructions to sand off the outer gun bay panels, which are slightly raised. They may well have done the same in in 72nd as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thanks Rio, I stand corrected ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, rio said: Fly models produce a Mk IIa hurricane. Trouble is, it's the Mk IIb kit and you need to remove the outer wing gun panels to make it into a IIa. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 ^ But that just sounds like "do a little bit of modelling" and you'll have the version you want. Surely there's no need to have every version, marque or sub-series produced ready made? If it's as simple as removing panel lines or cutting off a couple of guns, some self help is all that's needed. Jeff 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, pinky coffeeboat said: But that just sounds like "do a little bit of modelling" and you'll have the version you want. Surely there's no need to have every version, marque or sub-series produced ready made? If it's as simple as removing panel lines or cutting off a couple of guns, some self help is all that's needed. Oh yes, I'm not saying it's a problem. It's very easy to convert. Just saying that technically it's not a IIa. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpl Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 So, Arma Hobby release info about test shots; it is here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Arma Hobby are releasing their splendid Hurricane I in a Battle of Britain 80th anniversary limited edition. The kit contains markings for four aircraft from 249, 87, 303 (Polish) and 257 Squadrons although, the latter is in the post Battle markings of Bob Tuck! https://www.armahobby.com/70023-hurricane-mk-i-battle-of-britain-limited-edition.html Rather excitingly, in a previous newsletter they sent me they hinted about news of a two new projects in the pipeline. No details at all as they are waiting for a more defintive release dates so are keeping it under thier collective hat for now. Let the speculation begin!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Tip: do check the bottom of the page, they offer extra sprues as well in a combo package to make the most of the decal sheet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 11/12/2019 at 10:44 PM, Troy Smith said: ... Hasegawa have done a Mk.IIa, in 1/48th, using their B wing, with instructions to sand off the outer gun bay panels, which are slightly raised. They may well have done the same in in 72nd as well. Hasegawa kit ref. 51338 (1/72nd scale) although labeled as "Hurricane Mk.I late type Battle of Britain" was providing the wrong sprue for the nose (it was the longer, Mk. II sprue) and a "b" wing; at least the one I had... In my case, as I was after a MK.Ia, converting the "b" wing to "a" spec was easy, the nose was a different story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Cut the nose off right at the face of it’s rear bulkhead, trim forward wing root fairing to fit — and their you have it! 2 hours ago, mack said: Hasegawa kit ref. 51338 (1/72nd scale) although labeled as "Hurricane Mk.I late type Battle of Britain" was providing the wrong sprue for the nose (it was the longer, Mk. II sprue) and a "b" wing; at least the one I had... In my case, as I was after a MK.Ia, converting the "b" wing to "a" spec was easy, the nose was a different story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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