Arma Hobby Plastic Model Kit
Hawker Hurricane Mk I (1/48) AH40015
The Arma Hobby Hawker Hurricane Mk I (1/48) AH40015 is an all-new 2025 tooling designed to deliver accuracy, detail, and build enjoyment. Based on the award-winning Mk IIb kit, this release incorporates fine engineering, precise fit, and historically accurate RAF markings.
- Brand new 2025 tooling for fuselage, wings, radiator, and propellers
- Highly detailed cockpit and canopy components derived from the Mk IIb kit
- Finely rendered surface detail including panel lines and riveting
- Historically accurate RAF markings provided on high-quality decals
- Optimised engineering for precise fit and a satisfying assembly experience
- Quality matching or exceeding the acclaimed Hurricane Mk IIb kit
This model captures the legendary RAF fighter at the height of its service, offering modellers a refined and accurate kit with modern design standards.
History:
The Hawker Hurricane Mk I was the backbone of the Royal Air Force during the early years of the Second World War. First entering service in 1937, it became renowned for its ruggedness, reliability, and combat effectiveness. During the Battle of Britain in 1940, the Hurricane accounted for the majority of RAF victories against the Luftwaffe, proving vital in securing air superiority over southern England. Unlike the more famous Spitfire, the Hurricane was easier to build and repair, making it a mainstay in squadrons across Britain and beyond. Its thick fabric-covered wings allowed it to sustain heavy damage yet remain operational, while its eight .303 Browning machine guns delivered formidable firepower. The Mk I laid the foundation for later developments, with continuous improvements leading to the Mk II variants and beyond. By the end of the war, the Hurricane had flown in nearly every theatre of operations, from Europe to North Africa, the Soviet Union, and the Far East. Revered by its pilots and ground crews alike, the Hurricane Mk I remains one of the most important aircraft in British aviation history.
