S.B.S. Model 1/72 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I in Finnish Service
By Matt Bittner
Since Airfix has released new-tool 1/72 Hawker Hurricanes there has been more interest in the modeling community toward that aircraft. I've read it builds up into a first-rate model where one would want to build more than one aircraft. If the box-markings aren't to your liking then S.B.S. Model has you covered, especially if you prefer Finnish aircraft. This release contains four aircraft:
- HC452 (metal wing) of LeLv 32 based at Nurmoila in summer 1942. Standard fighter camouflage of Dark Green and Dark Earth on top and Black/White/Aluminum on bottom. Kill makrings of 2Lt Esko Ruotsila only on port side.
- HC-452 (metal wing) of 2/LeLv 26 based at Kilpasilta in summer 1943. Warpaint of Black and Olive Green on top and light Blue-Grey (RLM 65) on bottom. Victory bars retained on the port fin.
- HC456 (fabric wing) of 1/LLv 30 based at Hollola in summer 1941. Standard British fighter camouflage of Dark Green and Dark Earth top and Black/White/Aluminum on bottom. Capt Heikki Kalaja's personal emblem under canopy.
- HC-451 (fabric wing) of LLv 32 based at Suulajärvi in autumn 1941. Warpaint of Black and Olive Green on top and aluminum dope on bottom.
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Decals are really nicely printed and appear to be in register. If you have any 1/72 Hurricane kit (especially the new Airfix one) and are looking for Finnish markings for it, then look no further then this sheet from S.B.S. Model.
I definitely thank S.B.S. Model for the decals to review.