Hawker Hurricane (419mm)

Along with the legendary Spitfire winner of the Battle of Britain, one of the most versatile ledadel II. World War. Although it was slower than the Spitfire and German Messerschmitt "stodevítka" due skill, robust construction and excellent stability when shooting was supported by the RAF in its darkest days. The Hurricanes are also associated the names of the best Czechoslovak fighter pilots Joseph Francis (17 kills Hurricane Mk.Ib in 28 days during the Battle of Britain) and Karl Kuttelwascher (18 kills, 15 at night with Hurricane Mk.IIc, making it the most successful Allied newly operational night fighter airplane without radar - the British to forget and colors Kuttlewascher JX-E "Night Reaper" flies one of the Hurricanes Battle of Britain Memorial Flight). Hurricane fought at sea - blasting from catapults to protect shipping convoys, as the Sea Hurricane flew from the decks of aircraft carriers. Famously proved himself as a fighter-bomber and two 40 mm cannon under the wing became famous as the dreaded destroyer of tanks in the deserts of North Africa ... Although the inscription on the box says something else figure represents engine version Mk.IIc (BE500) with four 20 mm cannons British Hispano in the wing, which flew Sqn. Ldr. Dennis G. Smallwood from the 87th Fighter Squadron in 1942 - also participated in the night event "Night Intruder" over occupied France as Charles Kuttelwascher. And to make matters worse, the Hurricanes are currently supplied with the machine obtiskovým arsik 3rd Fighter Squadron RAF. Differences between the versions are fortunately in Hurricane rather cosmetic and internal (different equipment, different versions of Merlin, a different shape exhaust ...), so without fear of harsh treatments can start rendering your favorite piece.

Designers freely flying semiscales British fighter aircraft designed for propulsion by rubber. The model is simple but classic balsa structure in Rozsyp with předseknutými wooden parts, scale accessories made of vacuum-molded plastic parts and plastic drawn by injection molding. The hull is constructed right minimaketářskou technology with dividers and plenty of stringers, which allow to faithfully reproduce the rounded shapes of modern machines. Built in two stages - thanks to "split" in the vertical plane stand directly on the countertop first half of the fuselage, and then to her "dolepíte" second half. This ensures that even complicated shapes hull stand straight and symmetrical, without needing any special preparations. Given that it is a very small - even relatively simple - a model, you should already have prior experience with classical building and test-flying models powered by rubber.

Hurricane is also suitable for conversion to a miniature RC model with electric drive - although the construction plan of variants of this offer, for an experienced modeller, and the pilot would not be a big problem. For example, you can try to use the drive unit, and cabin electronics from our Mini Bee.

Kit contains: balsa předseknuté parts, balsa wood beams, vacuum-molded parts (engine cover, canopy ...), plastic propeller shaft and head, rubber volume, bicycles, steel strings on chassis and other small parts, lining paper sheet wet decals, construction plan.

Tip for construction: Předseknuté parts NEVYLAMUJTE! Turn the plank, place it on a work surface and lightly sand the fine sandpaper (no. 220 or finer). The parts can then be easily separated; if they still have some wood fibers "tied" to a cutting board, carefully separate the part of the pattern, using a sharp knife (suitable eg. Excel No.1 knife with a blade No.11).

Treatment of rubber harness: The new rubber carefully wash it in soapy water and allow to dry. Then, lubricate it with castor oil (sold in pharmacies) or silicone grease to lubricate fishing lines (available in most stores fishing equipment). After flying harness with the model, remove and store it in a sealed plastic bag. Lubricated rubber volume unfolds smoothly and with less friction - provides more power and last longer. The new bundle is also advisable to first fetch - for the first 2-3 years to film only 80-100 rpm, only then can safely shoot more.