Airfix

Thanks, Jeff for sending me this kit to review! In this model kit review, I am looking at Airfix's 1:24 Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 (kit no. A14002-5). A true "wonder kit" when it was released in 1973, the big Hurricane was a bucket list kit for many. How does this 50+ year old kit hold up today? We'll be looking at the in-process kit, the instructions, the surface detailing, the fit of the major parts, the interior detail, the engine detail, the transparencies, the decals, and potential problem areas to watch out for. Is the 1:24 scale Airfix Hurricane Mk 1 still worth building? Let's find out together!

00:00 Introduction and video overview
01:42 Going through the instructions
01:53 Step 1 engine bay closed
02:16 Step 2 engine construction starts
02:51 Steps 3-4 engine cont., prop, fire wall
03:25 Step 5 interior construction & pilot figure
03:58 Steps 6-8 Fuel tank, control panel, interior & engine installation
04:50 Steps 9-10 Tail wheel & rudder assembly
05:09 Step 11 Closing the fuselage
05:37 Step 12 Horizontal tail surfaces
05:57 Step 13 Gun bays
06:33 Steps 14-16 Wing assembly
07:15 Step 17 Landing gear (retracted)
07:21 Steps 18-19 Landing gear (extended)
07:42 Step 20 Fuselage to wing and final bits
08:25 Step 21 Display base
08:33 Decals/Marking guides
09:19 Conclusions - positives and negatives - aftermarket items I would recommend