Eduard 49873 Sea Hurricane Mk. Ib AIRFIX 1/48

Eduard 49873 Sea Hurricane Mk. Ib AIRFIX 1/48 is a high-quality photo-etched detail set dedicated to the Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk. Ib 1:48 scale plastic model kit produced by Airfix. This product is intended for demanding modellers who wish to enhance their model with exceptionally realistic interior details as well as external aircraft elements.

Technical Information

• Category: photo-etched detail set for plastic scale models
• Material: photo-etched metal sheet
• Scale: 1/48
• Set includes: photo-etched cockpit interior parts, photo-etched seatbelts, fine engine details, cockpit parts, instrument panel, and exterior details
• Dedicated to: Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk. Ib Airfix model

Historical Description of the Aircraft

Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk. Ib is a British carrier-based fighter from World War II, used mainly by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. It was a specially modified version of the popular Hurricane, adapted for operations from British aircraft carriers. The Sea Hurricane Mk. Ib was equipped with catapult attachments and special airframe elements allowing deck landings. These aircraft took part in numerous Atlantic convoys and key naval operations from 1941–1944, providing significant support for the Royal Navy during the threat posed by German U-boats and the Luftwaffe.

Product Advantages and Target Group

• The Eduard 49873 set is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modellers who want to increase the realism of the Airfix Hurricane Mk. Ib model.
• Remarkable accuracy – precise reproduction of even the smallest cockpit instrumentation and pilot cabin equipment details.
• Simple to assemble (requires cyanoacrylate glue and experience working with photo-etched details).
• Recommended for Second World War dioramas featuring Royal Navy carrier operations.

Assembly Difficulty Level: 4 / 5

Due to the small size of the parts and the specifics of working with photo-etched metal, this set is best suited for more experienced modellers.

We highly recommend this set to all World War II aviation enthusiasts looking to achieve an extremely realistic finish for their model!