1:24 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I

DK Decals 1:24 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I

This set of waterslide decals from the maker DK Decals brings markings for the British Hawker Hurricane Mk.I fighter in the large 1:24 scale. The large format makes high demands on the quality of the printing and the density of the colors, which this set answers with detailed national insignia as well as the personal codes of individual machines. It is a separate markings accessory, not an aircraft kit.

The real subject

The Hawker Hurricane Mk.I was the initial production version of the famous British fighter, which formed the backbone of the fighter defense during the Battle of Britain. It was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and was notable for its sturdy mixed construction with fabric covering over the rear part of the fuselage. Czechoslovak pilots flew these machines too.

Application tips

• In the large 1:24 scale even small imperfections of the surface underneath show, so apply the decals onto a perfectly smooth gloss varnish.
• Settle the large national insignia on plenty of water and push the air bubbles out from the center toward the edges.
• Use a softener and a fixer and finish the surface with a suitable varnish.

Who the set is for

• Builders of large models in 1:24 scale.
• Anyone interested in the early versions of the Hurricane from the Battle of Britain.
• Modelers looking for a quality alternative to the markings from the box.

This is a set of decals, not a kit. The model, paints and varnish are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.