{"product_id":"1-48-hawker-hurricane-mk-i","title":"Tamiya Hawker Hurricane Mk.I – 1\/48 WWII RAF Fighter Aircraft Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nOften overshadowed by the Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane was nonetheless one of the true workhorses of the Royal Air Force during World War II. Developed in the 1930s as Britain’s first low-wing monoplane fighter, the Hurricane Mk.I entered service in 1937 and formed the backbone of RAF Fighter Command during the early years of the war.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhile technically outperformed by the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Hurricane proved rugged, reliable, and highly effective. RAF tactics famously paired Hurricanes against enemy bombers while Spitfires engaged escorting fighters, a strategy that proved decisive during the Battle of Britain. Its fabric-covered rear fuselage made it quicker to repair and easier to mass-produce, resulting in nearly 15,000 Hurricanes built across all variants.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis 1\/48 scale model kit accurately captures the Hurricane Mk.I’s robust form and distinctive construction. Photo-etched cockpit details, removable engine cowlings, and multiple propeller options give builders flexibility and realism, while included figures and markings allow you to represent a variety of RAF and international aircraft.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50356532183287,"sku":"MH_TAM37011_HH","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/3324\/8759\/files\/9e3bd30a410e61b16743144154d992c2.jpg?v=1765845046","url":"https:\/\/checkout.miniaturehobbies.com\/products\/1-48-hawker-hurricane-mk-i","provider":"Miniature Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}