Micko Scale Reproductions Hawker Hurricane Manual

Photo by Joe Balabon
Thank you for purchasing the Hawker Hurricane model. This is the first in a "Fun
Scale" series of aircraft designed for optimum flight performance while retaining sport
scale appearance. The design layout is similar to a large free flight model; light weight
construction and stringers are the main features. The design allows the modeler to modify
the build according to their likes, in that one can "sheet" the appropriate areas on the fuse
and wing as well as add flaps and other scale touches. If the modeler decides to add
sheeting, it is recommended to use from 1/32" to 3/32" balsa or 2mm Depron. The
prototype model features retracts and has an all up flight weight of 3 pounds 14 ounces.
With that weight the wing loading is 14.5 ounces per square foot- similar to that of the
famous ParkZone T-28. The construction techniques require intermediate skills but the
airplane‚s flight characteristics make it a good first scale subject. If it has been a long
time since you have built a model, or if this is your first build, you may wish to purchase
and practice on a Guillows or similar free flight model, as the construction style is
similar. But before we build, let‚s have some history.
If you are in a Hurri (pun intended) to start construction, you may wish to skip
this step. But when you bring your bird out for the first flights, you may want to be able
to impress the "Top Guns" with some Hurricane trivia.
The Hurricane resulted from the foresight of Sydney Camm, Hawker‚s chief
designer. The prototype started test flights in the winter of 1936. The design featured
retractable landing gear and a fixed wooden propeller. As the clouds of war loomed,
Hawker rushed the Hurricane into production to help recoup from the "Ten years plan."
Micko Scale Reproductions
Hawker Hurricane