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Kit FF-57 Hawker Hurricane is a 1/9.6 scale, flying model that uses the Box and Former method of construction. Pre-1942 design, eligible for Society of Antique Modelers contests. This jumbo rubber powered model is well suited to electric or gas conversion.

The Hurricane, working with its companion the Spitfire, was responsible for the victory of the Battle of Britain. Introduced in 1935, it was a rugged and sturdy aircraft coupled with a Rolls-Royce Goshawk engine which allowed it to exceed 300 MPH.

This free flight rubber powered kit contains a full-size rolled plan, building and flying instructions, printed balsa wood, hand-picked balsa stripwood, rubber motor, Peck propeller, nose package, clear plastic for the windshield, wheels, landing gear, and Easy Built Lite colored tissue. You will need a building board, pins, hobby knife, fine sandpaper, and glue.
 
Wingspan: 50"
Class: Scale flyer
Building Skill / Flying Skill: Experienced / Experienced
Price: $43.52 Add to shopping cart

 
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