1:32 Hawker Hurricane Gun Sight Mk.II Type (2 pcs.)

A resin gun sight for the Hawker Hurricane in 1:32 scale

This item is not an aircraft kit but a small detail accessory. It contains two pieces of a resin casting of the Mk.II type gun sight of the kind used in the Hawker Hurricane fighter. In the large 1:32 scale an open cockpit is clearly visible, so it is exactly such small things that decide the final impression.

What the accessory solves

The reflector gun sight was placed above the instrument panel in front of the pilot in British fighters of that time. It consisted of the body of the optics and a slanted glass onto which a light pattern was projected. The parts from the box tend to be simplified in this area, because an injection mold cannot manage fine shapes. A resin casting offers sharper detail and the second piece in the package serves as a spare in case of damage or for another model.

Fitting and painting tips

First wash the casting with lukewarm water and dish soap and remove any remains of the release agent that way. Cut the casting block off with a sharp scalpel or a fine saw; the part is small, so work over a tray so it does not get lost. It glues with cyanoacrylate, or with a clear adhesive for glazing, which will leave no haze on the glass of the sight. The body is usually painted flat black or dark gray and metal parts can be suggested with silver; leave the glass clear or give it a light tint with a tinting clear coat. Glue the accessory in place only after the interior is finished, just before the cockpit is closed up.

Who the accessory is for

• Modelers building the Hurricane in the large 1:32 scale
• Builders who care about a faithful cockpit with an open canopy
• Those interested in resin accessories with fine detail
• Competition modelers and builders of dioramas

The accessory is supplied unpainted. The aircraft model, paints and glue are not included in the package.