1/48 Arma Hobby Hurricane Mk IIc Trop 40005

1/48 Scale Hurricane Mk IIc Tropical Variant Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the tropicalized Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc cannon-armed fighter with this detailed 1/48 scale plastic model kit from Arma Hobby. This kit represents the "Trop" variant equipped with specialized tropical filters and four 20mm Hispano cannons, designed for operations in the harsh desert and tropical climates of North Africa, Egypt, and Burma.

Kit Contents:

• High-quality plastic parts (3 grey sprues and 1 clear sprue)
• Decals for 3 authentic marking variants from North Africa and Burma theaters
• Self-adhesive kabuki-paper canopy and wheel masks
• Detailed instructions with historical information

Marking Options Include:

• Hurricane Mk IIc Trop "Hurribomber" LB792/C - No. 34 Squadron RAF/SEAC, Dergaon (Assam) and Imphal (Manipur), spring 1944, pilot S/Ldr C.P.N. Newman
• Hurricane Mk IIc Trop HL885/AX-Z - No. 1 Squadron SAAF, Lt. Stewart "Bomb" Finney, LG142, Egypt, September 1942
• Hurricane Mk IIc Trop HL851/GO-P "The MacRobert Fighter-Sir Iain" - No. 94 Squadron RAF, El Gamil airfield, Egypt 1942-43

About the Hurricane Mk IIc Trop

The Hurricane Mk IIc Tropical variant combined the devastating firepower of four 20mm Hispano cannons with specialized modifications for operations in extreme climates. Fitted with a Vokes tropical air filter beneath the nose, these aircraft were specifically adapted to prevent sand and dust from damaging the Rolls-Royce Merlin XX engine. This modification was essential for maintaining operational effectiveness in the harsh desert environments of North Africa and the humid, dusty conditions of Burma.

The Mk IIc Trop saw extensive action with RAF and South African Air Force squadrons in the North African campaign, where its heavy cannon armament proved devastating against enemy armor, vehicles, and fortifications. These "Hurribombers" could carry bombs in addition to their cannon armament, making them versatile ground-attack platforms. The type also served with distinction in the Burma campaign, supporting Allied operations against Japanese forces in challenging tropical conditions.

The MacRobert Fighter marking option commemorates one of the famous aircraft funded by Lady MacRobert in memory of her three sons, all of whom died in RAF service during the war.

Perfect for: Intermediate to advanced modelers interested in WWII RAF desert and tropical theater aircraft

Scale: 1/48 | Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

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