Monogram
In this classic model kit review, I'm looking at the Monogram Classics Hawker Hurricane Mk II in 1/48 scale (kit no. 0090). Feel free to check out my Hurricane kit review playlist: • Hawker Hurricane Kit Reviews
In this video we'll be looking at the built up kit, the kit instructions, the surface detailing, the transparencies, the decals, potential problem areas to watch out for, and finally, I'll be giving my conclusions. With the newer Hurricane kits from many other manufacturers currently available, is this classic Monogram Hurricane still worth building? Let's find out together!
00:00 Intro & video overview
01:44 Hurricane history
03:26 Instructions: Step 1 - cockpit & spinner
03:56 Step 2 - canopy & wing guns
04:23 Step 3 - Landing gear & wing assembly
05:19 Step 4 - Wing to fuselage & elevators
05:33 Step 5 - Prop & radiator
05:56 Step 6 - Underwing armament
06:13 Step 7 - Marking options
06:44 Decal quality
06:53 Construction, painting & weathering techniques
07:20 Surface detail
07:34 In conclusion - is this kit still relevant?