1/72 Arma Hobby Hurricane Mk 1 (RAAF)

[Michael louey]

Hi,

 

This model represents the only Hawker Hurricane directly on RAAF charge - V7476. It was supplied as a gift to the Australian government for evaluation purposes. It spent the war mainly based around Melbourne for familiarisation purposes as well as at one stage being used to test an anti g suit. Arma have released a boxing for this aircraft in its 2 later schemes however this mode was built from the standard Expert set kit using Aussie Decals for the serial and kit decals for the remainder of the standard "B" scheme this plane was delivered in.

 

Overall the kit is nicer than all the other kits on the market with especially good fabric detail representation. The only issues I had with the kit was some sinkage in various parts - instrument panel, radiator faces, undercarriage wheel covers and the rear tailplanes. The 1st two were easily hidden with the optional etch pieces in the "Expert" kit, the 3rd was fixed without too much issue but the last was a bit tricky due to the fabric effect in the tailplanes which you would want to retain after filling.