This build is based on the proposition that the RFC did not become the RAF in 1918 and that the paint and markings regulations in effect in 1918 did not change. This early Mk.I belongs to Number 23 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, based at North Weald, Essex, in September, 1939.
Construction is strictly OOB. A few parts were fiddly, but everything fit almost perfectly. I used NO putty and used CA and white canopy glue to fill any tiny gaps.
The paint is all hand-brushed freehand. I painted the doped fabric area with Xtracolor RFC PC.10 khaki over RFC Clear doped Linen. The metal areas are painted Testors square-bottle Aluminum. The details are painted as per the kit instructions.
The decals are kit decal fragments from a number of different WW1 kits, via the spares-box. The serial number codes are are from a real -world SE.5, but these rules don't apply here.
The early Hurricane is, in my opinion, the pick of the litter from among the Airfix new-tool releases. I am very pleased with my 23 Squadron, RFC machine.
Adios, Larry.
