Arma Hobby Plastic Model Kit
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb Set (1/48) 40007
- 1/48 scale kit of the Hurricane Mk IIb fighter bomber
- Includes canopy and wheel painting masks
- Three decal schemes: RAF No 253 Z3171 SW‑P winter 1941, RCAF No 402 BE489 AE‑Q early 1942, PAF No 302 Z3675 WX‑B mid 1941
- Plastic sprues include new Mk IIb wing with provision for bombs or drop tanks
- High quality engraved panel lines raised rivets and fabric scalloped fuselage detailing
Note: Requires assembly and painting. Glue paints and tools are not included and must be sourced separately.
Recommended Paint Colours:
- Tamiya: XF83 Medium Sea Grey XF52 Flat Earth
- Vallejo: 70902 RAF Medium Sea Grey 70942 Dark Earth
- Mr Hobby (H): H304 RAF Medium Sea Grey H303 Green
- Mr Color (C): C304 RAF Medium Sea Grey C303 Green
Paint suggestions are shown for reference only please verify with kit instructions or accurate historical references.
History:
The Hurricane Mk IIb entered service in late 1940 with a Merlin XX engine and twelve .303 machine guns across its wings making it a potent fighter bomber capable of carrying light bombs. It served with RAF RCAF and Polish squadrons over France Britain North Africa and beyond. Arma Hobby supplied a dedicated Mk IIb wing while the rest of the kit shares parts with the Mk IIc variant ensuring accuracy and detail continuity.
Reviews and Detail Feedback:
- Reviewers praise crisp engraved lines raised rivets and fabric detailing with excellent fit and interior engineering
- Reviewers note that bombs or drop tanks can be fitted based on decal choice making build options flexible
- Techmod printed decals register well and render fine stencil text
