{"product_id":"arma-hobby-1-48-hurricane-mk-i-trop-kit-40016","title":"Arma Hobby 1\/48 Hurricane Mk I (Trop) kit 40016","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"data item content\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-role=\"content\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 product-label relative\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-short\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawker Hurricane Mk I trop 1\/48 Arma Hobby – all-new moulds for 2025, a RAF fighter from the campaigns in Africa and over Malta, offering exceptional precision and a high level of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHawker Hurricane Mk I trop – Arma Hobby 1\/48\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL-NEW MOULDS 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArma Hobby presents a \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely new Hawker Hurricane Mk I trop kit in 1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Hurricane earned its place in history during operations in \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, over \u003cstrong\u003eMalta\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in \u003cstrong\u003eEast Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cem\u003etrop\u003c\/em\u003e version represents an aircraft adapted to harsh climates, featuring the characteristic dust filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-new moulds (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e – fuselage, wings, radiator and propellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed cockpit and clear-parts sprue, proven in the Hurricane Mk IIb kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced panel lines and riveting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild options for the standard or tropical configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality decals with historic RAF and SAAF markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality at least as high as the acclaimed Hurricane Mk IIb 1\/48 – with even more detail included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 plastic sprues (including \u003cstrong\u003e2 brand-new\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed assembly instructions in Polish and English (also available online)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasks for canopy and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode to download a 3D accessory file:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epilot’s seat with harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexhaust stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e(the accessory list may be expanded)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet with 3 marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarking options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane Mk I trop P2638\u003c\/strong\u003e, No. 274 Squadron RAF, Gerawala – April–May 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane Mk I trop P3731\u003c\/strong\u003e, 418 Flight, HMS \u003cem\u003eArgus\u003c\/em\u003e, Operation \u003cem\u003eHurry\u003c\/em\u003e, 2 August 1940; later No. 261 Squadron RAF, Malta 1940–41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane Mk I trop\u003c\/strong\u003e, serial no. 284, code letter \u003cstrong\u003eJ\u003c\/strong\u003e, No. 3 Squadron SAAF, Kenya 1941. On this aircraft, Lt. Robert Kershaw rescued his commanding officer, Cpt. John Frost, who had been shot down near Dire Dawa (Ethiopia), and evacuated him back to base (15 March 1941).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHawker Hurricane Mk I Trop – historical overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawker Hurricane Mk I in its tropical configuration was an adaptation of the early production Hurricanes for operations in conditions of high temperature, dust, and intense sunlight. The most distinctive feature of the tropical version was the Vokes air filter mounted under the engine cowling, protecting the powerplant from dust and sand. Its use affected performance, but significantly improved reliability in harsh climatic conditions. Along with the filter, minor operational changes and equipment adjustments were introduced. One example was the addition of ventilation openings on the side of the fuselage below the cockpit, introduced during production of the tropical variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hurricane Mk I Trop retained the typical early armament of eight .303 in (7.69 mm) machine guns in the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperational service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hurricane Mk I Trop was used operationally from 1940 in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and East Africa, including Malta, Kenya, and Ethiopia, where it took part both in fighter operations and in escort and support duties. Aircraft of this version participated in the first fighter deliveries to Malta from aircraft carriers and in the African campaign of the RAF and SAAF. From 1941, the Hurricane Mk I Trop was gradually replaced by the newer Hurricane Mk IIb and Mk IIc variants, offering greater firepower and improved performance, though it remained in service alongside the newer versions for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCamouflage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early period, Mk I Trop aircraft often retained the standard Temperate Land Scheme camouflage (Dark Green \/ Dark Earth), which in desert conditions was sometimes field-repainted. Most commonly, the Dark Green areas were replaced with the colour later known as Mid Stone, applied directly over the existing surfaces. During this period, the undersurfaces appeared in several colour variants, depending on time, location, and unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eAdditional items required to complete kit as illustrated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arma Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56791854875004,"sku":"AH40016","price":43.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/8584\/0033\/files\/big_40016-web.jpg?v=1779177627","url":"https:\/\/sussex-model-centre.co.uk\/products\/arma-hobby-1-48-hurricane-mk-i-trop-kit-40016","provider":"Sussex Model Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}