Pacific Coast Models 1/32 Hurricane Mk I Early

By Masaki Tsuda

I recently completed building my Hawker Hurricane prototype K5083.

This is basically a Pacific Coast Models Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (Early version). I changed its engine cowling panel lines and exhaust pipes to make it look like a prototype.

The Hawker Hurricane is characterized by its mixed fabric and metal construction, which is most evident in the coloring of the prototype model. To show the difference between metal and fabric, aluminum foil was applied to the metal part, and silver dope color was applied to the fabric part.

The aircraft numbers were airbrushed with handmade stencils and then fine-tuned by hand-painting. The prototype was modified through the process of its development. I specifically built the version of the plane that the RAF finally evaluated at Martlesham Heath airfield because this version most closely looks like the PCM Mk.I Early kit. However, I may be wrong as I do not have sufficient reference documentation.

The Hurricane is often hidden in the shadow of the Spitfire, but it is a masterpiece that served irreplaceably as the RAF's warhorse. I built this model to honor my favorite unsung hero.

I hope you all like it. (I like to build model airplanes in flight status, but I should have something better than a plastic cup for display!)

Pacific Coast Models 1/32 Hurricane Mk I Early

By Masaki Tsuda

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