Hawker Hurricane Mk I 1/48

The Hawker Hurricane Mk I was one of the Royal Air Force's most important fighter aircraft at the beginning of World War II and the first modern RAF design with retractable landing gear and an enclosed cockpit.
Although based on a largely traditional construction—a welded steel tube frame with fabric covering—the aircraft combined proven construction techniques with modern aerodynamics.
Early production versions were fitted with fabric-covered wings and a fixed-pitch, two-bladed wooden propeller. However, these were soon replaced by metal wings, three-bladed variable-pitch propellers (such as those from de Havilland and Rotol), and minor equipment improvements, including an additional service hatch on the starboard side of the fuselage.
The Hurricane was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin II or III engine producing approximately 1,030–1,300 hp, giving it a top speed of over 500 km/h.
The aircraft was simpler and less expensive to build and maintain than the Spitfire, which allowed the RAF to quickly deploy a large number of them—a crucial advantage during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
While the Spitfire fought against German fighters, the Hurricane destroyed the bulk of the Luftwaffe's bombers, forming the backbone of Britain's air defenses.
After the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane Mk I was gradually replaced by the improved Mk II version, which featured the more powerful Merlin XX engine, a longer fuselage, and heavier armament.
Earlier Mk I aircraft were converted for fighter-bomber, coastal defense, and training roles.
Although overshadowed by newer designs, the Hurricane Mk I remains an enduring symbol of the RAF's resilience and effectiveness during one of the most critical phases of the war.
After the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane Mk I was gradually replaced by the improved Mk II version, which featured the more powerful Merlin XX engine, a longer fuselage, and heavier armament.

Plastic model kit

• represents late Hurricane Mk I aircraft fitted with metal wings and a Rotol propeller (from the Spitfire), manufactured by Gloster Aircraft between 1940 and 1950
• New molds (2025) – fuselage, wings, radiator, and propeller
• Highly detailed cockpit and canopy parts from the award-winning Hurricane Mk IIb kit
• Finely detailed surface features with panel lines and rivets
• Historically accurate RAF markings with high-quality decals
• Masks for canopy and wheels
• Code to download a 3D file with accessories – pilot's seat with belts and exhaust pipes

4 decal options:

• Hurricane Mk I V6864/DT-A – S/Ldr Robert Stanford Tuck, No. 257 Squadron RAF, December 1940
• Hurricane Mk I R4175 RF-R – Sgt Josef František, No. 303 Squadron RAF/PAF, August–October 1940
• Hurricane Mk I P3090/W-8E – 760 Squadron FAA, RNAS Yeovilton, Summer 1942
• Hurricane Mk I V6864/DT-A – S/Ldr Robert Stanford Tuck, No. 257 Squadron RAF, October 1940

Scale 1:48

unbuilt / unpainted

Paint and glue not included