Hawker Hurricane
The Hurricane Database at iModeler
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Review: Airfix 1/48 Hurricane I
First appearing in 1935, the Hawker Hurricane was the first modern monoplane fighter to equip the RAF, and was one of only three RAF aircraft to operate in first-line service from the first day of the Second World War to the last. (The [...]
Hawker Hurricane Mk.I in 1/48 from Italeri.
This model represents a Hurricane Mk.I in October 1940. Along with the Sea Hurricane this kit is a new release from Italeri. I found it a fairly straight forward build although the fit of the leading edge of the wing roots required a bit [...]
New Airfix kits
Just received the review kit of the new Airfix 1/48 Spitfire I (Hornby USA not having its head up its posterior about review kits, as Hornby UK has done). In case you were wondering, it's as beautiful as the new Mk. V, and definitely the [...]
1/48 Airfix Hurricane Mk1 ( Old tool)
With the fab looking new tool airfix kit being released, I thought I'd get my old kit done thus creating a good excuse you get the new one...:) haha heehee hoo hoo...Done in the markings of one of Robert Standord Tucks' Battle of Britian [...]
Hurricane Mk2c
This kit is in 1/72 from Revell, and was my secret santa present from work!
It isn't the sort of subject I would normally model as my collection is fairly modern, so I decided to do it slightly different. The right side is the desert camo [...]
Hurricane Mk.IIc (Smer/Heller 1/72)
This model is my tribute to the good old times of modeling. This kit is from 70s - originally Heller and now it's produced by Smer with some additions (decals and PE parts). Quality is still good but detail level is totally outdated, so I [...]
Hasegawa Hawker Hurricane Mk1
Hi everyone,
here is the 1/72 Hasegawa Hurricane Mk 1. Built this one a few years back. Nice little kit and detail is pretty good throughout.
cheers
Riccardo
Camouflage & Markings – Some more early Huricane I profiles
Following the good reception of Martin's editorial article using some of my early Hurricane profiles and the requests for more, here is another selection, from July 1938 to late 1940.
111 Squadron was the very first squadron to get them in [...]
Camouflage and Markings – Hawker Hurricane in the Battle of Britain
The following profile artwork is displayed by kind permission of Mr Rick Kent – Ed.
At the end of June 1940, following the fall of France, the majority of the RAF's 36 fighter squadrons were equipped with Hurricanes. Both the [...]
