1/24 Airfix Hurricane Mk1b

by James Ashton

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It has been awhile since my last article on ARC but I have been busy building quite a few models. Here is Airfix's excellent 1/24 Hurricane done in the markings of Ian 'Widge' Gleed. The fit and detail are superb considering this was a kit from the early seventies. I added some extra wiring to the engine and some photo etch seatbelts that are only half done in these pic's. The Trumpeter kit looks good but I think I will wait for the Mk IIb or IIc versions before I splash out on another big Hurricane.

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I really love these old 1/24 kits and am glad to see Trumpeter is taking up the banner now with some high tech moldings. You can pick this kit up for a fraction of the price and you won't be disappointed straight OOB. Just beware of the decals as they can be a nightmare.

James 

Photos and text © by James Ashton