1:32 Hurricane Mk.I Trop pro Fly32017

1:32 Hurricane Mk.I Trop mask set (Artillery models)

Self-adhesive pre-cut masks in 1:32 scale for a model of the early version of the Hawker Hurricane in tropical configuration. The package contains no model, no parts and no decals. It is purely an aid for the painting stage, replacing the tedious cutting of shapes out of masking tape.

Painting desert schemes

Machines in tropical configuration are usually built in sandy and brownish tones, which cover less well than dark shades. So count on more thin coats and on a good base, otherwise the surface beneath will show through. Apply the mask only to a completely dry surface, press the edges home and spray in short passes straight down. Once the mask is off it pays to seal the whole model with clear, because light desert shades are easily soiled during further handling.

The real subject

The designation Trop refers to the tropical configuration of the aircraft, whose main recognition feature is the bulky air intake filter under the nose. The filter protected the engine from ingesting sand and dust, which extended its life in a desert environment, but at the same time it worsened performance. The Hurricane Mk.I was a single-engine fighter with a tubular fuselage frame and fabric covering, structurally simpler than its all-metal contemporaries.

Who the set is for

• Builders of models in 1:32 scale.
• Anyone interested in aircraft used in desert conditions.
• Modelers who want sharp canopy frames without cutting.
• Airbrush users working with light shades.

The package contains masks only. The model, paints and glue are not included. The set is cut for a particular kit in 1:32 scale.