DBMK Models Plastic Model Kit

Hawker Sea Fury FB Mk.11

This 1/32 scale kit from DBMK Models recreates the Hawker Sea Fury FB Mk.11, one of the most advanced piston-engine fighters ever to serve with the Royal Navy. Designed as a carrier-based aircraft, the Sea Fury combined speed, agility, and durability, making it highly effective in both air combat and ground-attack roles.

As part of the 1/32 aircraft model kits range, this release offers a highly detailed build supported by modern research methods, including LiDAR scanning of a preserved airframe. The kit includes a wide range of components and optional configurations, allowing modellers to represent different operational setups and national markings.

• 1/32 scale plastic model kit
• 338 plastic parts and 117 photo-etch components
• Highly detailed cockpit and undercarriage bay
• Optional folded or extended wings
• Choice of early or late undercarriage configuration
• Includes drop tanks, bombs, and rockets
• Seven marking schemes for UK, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands
• Metal rod and clear film components included

The combination of injection-moulded plastic and photo-etch parts allows for a refined and accurate representation of the aircraft. The optional features provide flexibility in how the model is displayed, whether configured for carrier storage or flight readiness.

History

The Hawker Sea Fury was developed during the final stages of the Second World War as an evolution of the Hawker Tempest. Designed to operate from aircraft carriers, it featured a strengthened airframe, folding wings, and improved handling characteristics suited to naval operations.

Powered by the Bristol Centaurus radial engine, the Sea Fury achieved exceptional performance, becoming one of the fastest piston-engine fighters ever built. Its streamlined design and powerful engine provided excellent speed, climb rate, and manoeuvrability, making it highly effective in a variety of roles.

Although it arrived too late to see combat in the Second World War, the Sea Fury went on to serve extensively in the post-war period. It saw action during the Korean War, where it was one of the few piston-engine aircraft to successfully engage jet-powered opponents. Its versatility allowed it to perform ground-attack missions, air defence, and reconnaissance tasks.

The Sea Fury remains a highly regarded aircraft, representing the peak of piston-engine fighter development. Its combination of performance, adaptability, and robust construction ensured its place as one of the most successful naval fighters of its era.