Tamiya 37011 - 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I - w/3 Figures  [37011]

An Unsung Hero

The Hawker Hurricane originated through the 1930s as Britain's very first low-wing monoplane fighter and is considered a representative RAF fighter of WWII together utilizing the Supermarine Spitfire. Its characteristic fabric-covered rear fuselage finished up being tough and an easy task to make, plus the Mk.I variant entered solution from late-1937. Although Hurricanes were outperformed by the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf109s, the RAF used successful techniques which saw Spitfires engage Bf109s while the Hurricanes went after the bombers. Form British, the Hurricane ended up being furthermore used by a great many other nations, including Finland. About 15,000 Hurricanes of all types was in fact stated in total and they also served with difference before end associated with war.

Regarding the Model

• 1/48 scale synthetic construction kit style of the Hurricane Mk.I.
• Length: 198mm, Wingspan: 254mm.
• The robust type with fabric-covered rear fuselage is accurately reproduced.
• Photo-etched elements highlight cockpit details.
• Cowlings may be detached to show the Merlin engine even after installation.
• 2 forms of spinners and propellers included.
• 2 pilot and 1 commander numbers plus 6 marking alternatives included.
• Includes a Photographic guide handbook (A5-size, 36 pages).
• Aircraft parts are product of Italeri.