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

An Unsung Hero

The Hawker Hurricane originated throughout the 1930s as Britain's first low-wing monoplane fighter and is considered a representative RAF fighter of WWII together using the Supermarine Spitfire. Its characteristic fabric-covered back fuselage was rugged and easy to create, therefore the Mk.we variant entered solution from late-1937. Although Hurricanes had been outperformed by the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf109s, the RAF utilized successful tactics which saw Spitfires engage Bf109s while the Hurricanes went after the bombers. Form British, the Hurricane was also utilized by a great many other nations, including Finland. About 15,000 Hurricanes of all of the types were produced in total and they served with distinction before the end of war.

About the Model

• 1/48 scale synthetic assembly kit type of the Hurricane Mk.I.
• Length: 198mm, Wingspan: 254mm.
• The robust type with fabric-covered back fuselage is accurately reproduced.
• Photo-etched components highlight cockpit details.
• Cowlings might detached to reveal the Merlin motor despite assembly.
• 2 forms of spinners and propellers included.
• 2 pilot and 1 commander numbers plus 6 marking choices included.
• Is sold with a Photographic Reference handbook (A5-size, 36 pages).
• Aircraft components are item of Italeri.