1:24 Hurricane Mk.II

Instrument panel Hawker Hurricane Mk.II 1:24 (Yahu Models)

A pre-painted color photo-etched cockpit accessory for the Hawker Hurricane Mk.II fighter in 1:24 scale from the Polish manufacturer Yahu Models. It is not an aircraft model but a finished instrument panel that replaces the plastic or decal panel from the kit in the cockpit. The part is multi-layered, with finely embossed instruments and already painted including the dial faces; gloss varnish on the lenses imitates the cover glass of the instruments. The panel is prepared for the Hurricane Mk.II kit in this scale from Trumpeter.

What it is for and how it is used

The panel is fitted into the cockpit in place of the part from the kit, so the laborious painting of individual instruments falls away. Before gluing it is usually enough to offer the part up and trim it slightly if needed, because the cockpits of different kits differ a little in shape. It is bonded with a small amount of super glue. The result is a realistic looking instrument panel without the need for an airbrush.

The real subject

The Hawker Hurricane Mk.II was a British single-seat fighter of the Second World War with the Rolls-Royce Merlin XX engine, deployed among other things during the Battle of Britain and on other fronts.

Who it is for

• Modelers building the Hurricane Mk.II in 1:24 scale
• Those who want a detailed cockpit without hand-painting instruments
• Beginners and experienced modelers alike, the fitting is easy
• Collectors who care about a faithful looking instrument panel

This is a cockpit accessory, not a standalone model. The aircraft kit, glue and paints are not included in the package.