Hurricane Mk1 (early BoB). Radiator Housing and Carb Intake strut and hose enquiries.

[Lindsey C]

Hi guys,

 

Hope all is well with you, that the paint and glue are flowing freely, the tools remain sharp and the PE doesn't keep 'Tiddlywinking' away to those unknown crevices!

 

Just a couple of queries re: Struts and hoses on Mk1 Hurricanes radiator housing and carb intake. Maybe  one for @Troy Smith

 

I am building another Mk1 Hurricane (Eduard 'Hurristory') and am going for L.W. Stevens N2359 YB-J (Popeye) since I want an early Panel Wing BoB Hurricane. I have the 5 spokes sorted (Kit only has 4 spokes). I was looking at the 'Finnish' Hurricane and a few things caught my attention.

 

On the rear of the radiator I see a hose/pipe (circled in red below). I have yet to see this in any other image. Did all Hurricanes have this or just Mk1's?

 

Also, on the intake, I see a vertical strut (circled red below), on this and images of other Hurricanes. I presume all Hurricanes had this? Easy to replicate with a bit of stretched sprue.

 

 

Also, in the Carburetor Intake, I see a parallel strut or closable valve (circled red). Any idea if this one or the other and if it is fitted to all Mk1's?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Lindsey

[V Line]

I believe the Finnish Hurricane has 3 pipes emanating from the rear of the radiator/oil cooler. The central pipe issues from the oil cooler, for what purpose I am unable to identify. The two additional pipes, right and left/port/stbd are probably gun heating tubes for the respective wings. My guess is that only the stbd pipe is shown in the photo you posted above.

 

As far as I can tell, the forward radiator duct central strut is common to most Mk's. The carb intake feature? Nothing definitive from me I'm afraid.

 

[Lindsey C]

Thanks @V Line. Maybe I need to put 3 pipes in. Or not bother. I have not seen a kit that shows these features yet. I have yet to find a shot that looks directly up the rear of the radiator housing. The front central strut is definitely going in since it is easily seen.

 

Regards,

 

Lindsey