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Arma Hobby 1/48 Hurricane IIc

Built OOB there is not much to add to what has already said about this kit. This the first issue of the kit but as I wanted to do a SEAC scheme used decals from Xtradecals. Paint used was AK 3G and weathering with 501 oils. Thanks for [...]

Camouflage & Markings: Hawker Hurricane squadrons over France, 1939-1940, contd.

No. 43 Squadron in Tangmere had converted from Hawker Furies to Hawker Hurricanes in early 1939. No.43 Squadron spent the early months of the Second World War flying defensive patrols in the north of England and Scotland. On 3 February [...]

Camouflage & Markings: Hawker Hurricane squadrons over France, 1939-1940

I find the early versions of well-known fighters inspiring. With two-blade propellers, shifting configurations, flimsy canopies, unusual markings, camouflage experiments, what’s not to like for a modeler? Add a few twists and turns of [...]

Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc by Arma Hobby.

Arma Hobby's new 1/48 scale Hurricane IIc got my interest after reading excellent reviews on their range of 1/72 scale offerings. Since I have a soft spot for the Hurricane, I have several completed models on my display shelves from [...]

Hurricane Mk.I, Finnish Air Force

While not as famous as Spitfire, Hurricane formed the backbone of Royal Air Force early in the war and was used throughout the conflict in all major theatres in various roles. It was designed in 1930s by Hawker and made its maiden flight [...]

Hawker Hurricane 1:1

Early last week a friend of mine texted and asked if I could fit in a noseart project before the 4th of October. The American Heritage Museum in Stow Mass. had recently taken delivery of its newly restored Hawker Hurricane Mk. XII RCAF [...]

Hurricane Mk.IIc; 351 (Yu) Sq RAF

While not as famous as Spitfire, Hurricane formed the backbone of Royal Air Force early in the war and was used throughout the conflict in all major theatres in various roles. It was designed in 1930s by Hawker and made its maiden flight [...]

Italeri 1/48 Sea Hurricane

Italeri's Hurricane is a mixed bag. Panel lines and details are nicely engraved. Yet, the joints need to be worked on because some parts are crudely molded. Nonetheless, in the end the model looks like a Sea Hurricane.

Hawker Hurricane Ib(Sea Hurricane) in 1942, Arma Hobby 1/72

I have just completed a Sea Hurricane and let me post it. This is Arma Hobby's 1/72 Hurricane Ib, portraying one of the aircraft on board the aircraft carrier HMS Victorious during Operation Pedestal, a desperate attempt to transport [...]

Review: Arma Hobby 1/48 Hurricane IIb

The Hurricane Mark II was powered by a Merlin XX and had the wing center sections strengthened. The improved Merlin XX engine appeared in 1940 featuring a new two-speed supercharger that could have its impeller speed changed by the pilot [...]