I bought this kit when it first came out, luckily at the time I was working on the BBMF as ground crew, so sat in a Hurricane daily, it helped me decide that I actually enjoyed working on Hurricanes more than Spitfires.
I can remember receiving this wonderful kit as a Christmas gift from my parents probably the year it first came out and as a teenager was well over the moon , I wish I could turn the clocks back to those wonderful times, I have so many happy memories of making Airfix kits and in the town of my youth we had a fantastic model shop fill with all them boys (mens) toys lol..... All thanks to Mum & Dads hard work my sisters and I had a lovely childhood.... I remember hanging the aircraft from my bedroom ceiling but not the Hurricane which had pride of place on a specially built shelf that dad put up for it ... Many thanks for bringing back those memories to me ......happy days
What a fantastic coincidence! I just finished building this exact Airfix 1/24 scale kit. I cannot agree more with your review Jon. This 50 year old model stood proudly the test of time. Interestingly enough, my kit did not have any sink marks on the propeller blades or the ammo boxes. Moat of the sink marks will not be visible after the build and therefore could be ignored, including most of those in the gun bays, but not those on the landing gear bays, that must be taken care of. My kit required some putty on the wing roots because of a visible gap. No other fitting issues. The engine is very well detailed as is. As you correctly pointed out the top engine cover will not fit if the engine is built. The two engine side panels will require some adjustments to fit too. I treated the canopy with Pledge and they turned out nicely. I used an after market instrument panel and scratch built the safety belts. Overall, a very satisfying kit, not for beginner modelers but not too complex either. I’ll see to post a short video of the final kit on my channel (I’m long overdue posting new material….)
Had one of the spitfire in 24 scale. Got a good deal at 24 dollars in the early 80's. Fit was great and these 24 scale kits from airfix has stood the test of time.😊
Hey Jon, ironically IN 73 I was still building pretty regularly, however couldn't afford a 1/24 kit, (I don't recall Airfix being well distributed and there was no internet). I say ironically because in today's world I still can't afford the prices of the larger scale models, even kits like ICM. Or the 1/32 Lancaster at $ 700.00. Since watching your videos I've been pretty successful finding the kits you build from eBay. A week after you showed the Monogram He111 I had one on the work bench for $30. 00 and it is awesome Cheers Bob
@@stevecausey545 thanks Steve, they say memory is the second thing to go I can't. Remember the first :-) Looking at the manufacturers today the variety is exponential compared to the 70's. Monogram seemed to be the go to brand. Appreciate the UPC reference, I'd like to search the " vintage kit" category and find one, that could help. Happy Modeling and Cheers Bob
For the time this was released and for the scale I have to say the details are really well done. I have built the 1/48 Airfix Hurricane that was re issued and had very few issues. I can only imagine in this scale the detailing possibilities! Well done Jon! Thanks!
Another most excellent review Jon! This kit does indeed look top quality, in particular considering it's age. Even though it's a dry fit, it does indeed look like the kit will go together nicely. Was particularly impressed with the detail of the engine and it would be a shame to hide it under those covers imo. Always enjoy your reviews of these older kits, of which many can still hold strong against modern toolings. Best wishes as always to you Jon.👍👍
Great review,Jon. These were lovely kits, id love a second try at the mustang and the spit. The teaser video last week didn't show how blue that plastic is...lol. Btw,did you get a chance to look over the masks for the kingfisher ?
Built one of the later releases a few years ago, displays a bit more flash and moulding issues but nothing to difficult to sort, the advantage was up to date decals, I also found referring to the 1:48 scale painting instructions via scalemates very useful. The only after market items I bought were a harness as you suggest and I already had some instrument decals from a previous build. I’ve made the first six 1:24 aircraft kits that Airfix released, this and the Stuka are my favourites so far.
nice review! I have one of these in my stash, I've always heard its the nicest of those original 1/24 releases, as regards the motor to turn the propeller, I actually have a bunch of the original 70's "flick to start" motors, and put one in a 1/24 stuka kit, problem was, unless these kit propellers are built perfectly in line with the engine any slight friction is enough to stop the propeller turning! plus on the stuka the propeller itself is a heavy unit when assembled and needs maybe a more powerful motor anyway.
I built this a couple of years ago and despite a bit of warpage, it was good, plenty of scope for super detailing and painting your own markings. For such an old mould it really is a beauty! Stock up on your paint though! Get it built. Don't just be a hoarder-reviewer.
Right on! I don't get to finish as many kits as I would like - doing the reviews eats up lots of time. However, I manage to finish multiple kits/year. The reviews are my contribution to the hobby. Cheers!
I built these 1/24 kits in the late 70,s, spitfire, hurricane, me109, and the ju87 stuka, they were the tamiya and HK of the 70,s, with modern aftermarket these kits still hold their own...👍😃
Hola Jon, hoy escribo en mi idioma jajajaja, bueno que puedo decir respecto de estos kits Airfix en 1/24, son sólo el recuerdo inalcanzable por su precio, me acuerdo del bf 109 o el stuka, qué ganas de poder haber armado uno de ellos, respecto de este kit en particular, me sorprende mucho que a pesar de ser un molde 1973 se mantenga muy actual, con todo sus detalles, es realmente muy bonito, si pudiera lo compraría, a disfrutarlo amigo, espero el siguiente video de su construcción, saludos
Lo entiendo perfectamente, Francisco. Mi amigo amablemente me envió este kit para que lo revisara. De lo contrario, no lo habría presentado aquí. Como ocurre con muchos modelistas, creo que se ha dado cuenta de que no tiene tiempo para construir todos los fantásticos kits de su colección. Fue muy amable de su parte apoyar al canal de esta manera. ¡Salud!
When a comparison to blueprint drawings verifies overall accuracy I consider an old kit to build. Only built the 1/24 Airfix P-51D kit back in the 80s, closed up, posed in flight on a custom stand with an electric motor to spin the prop. Newer kits; one 1/24 Hellcat and four, Mk.IXc Spitfires are good but there is still a lot that can be improved/modified/corrected for more scale accuracy. The biggest difference is the newer Airfix kits have further developed interiors without a pilot figure. In the case of the Mk.IX, Airfix used the amazing Paul H Monforton, 'Spitfire Mk. IX & XVI Engineered' book to design the model.
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 You will impressed with the Airfix Mk.iX and VIII for the price point, Jon. The most disappointing issues for me was the rough outer texture that is a no joy job to sand smooth. My last two kits were slightly better. The work that was acceptable to correct; thinning of all flight surface trailing edges, filling far too deep, rivet and recessed detail to the proper level (similar to the thickness of a decal) Sanding and polishing the canopy of flaws and damage (all my kits had scratches) Radiator housings need a mild shaping alteration, Cowling Dzus fasteners are proud from the surface and should be flush or slightly below. Raised rivet detail was not represented in the wheel wells or cockpit. The leading D box section of the wings should have a level surface, devoid of rivet detail for in service aircraft. There are video posts on my channel of two Mk.IXs you may find interesting.
VINTAGE !!!! Each Assembly Section is a model kit within itself … Good Morning from OHIO 🌞 The HURRICANE is one Rugged looking aircraft… This is one model I would like to see how it goes for you… Your process per instructions… I always liked AIRFIX MODELS They do have a number of 1/24 kits.. MPC was LICENSED to manufacture AIRFIX, seen a few 1/24 MPC in department and hobby stores back in the day… Looks like you’re going to be BUSY !!!! Stock up on Glue and other supplies !!!!!! VINTAGE !!!! I like vintage kits model on ……. CHRIS 🇺🇸
@@MichaelCampin Nice! I love building aircraft and sourcing my own decals to get a result that isn't commercially available. Cheers!
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Great review. I have a 1:24 scale model Spitfire Mk.I from the same company in my stash and it's a great model too. I love these old kits. Greetings Aleš from the Czech Republic 😎👍
None of the super kits back then came with the electric motor; that was always a separate purchase. I remember getting Bruce Robertson's Airfix Classic Aircraft No 4 from our local lending library in '74 or '75 and drooling over the modifications he made to it. It would stand up well to contemporary kits. Unfortunately I couldn't afford much beyond the 1/72 series 1 or 2 kits back then.
@@markgoodrich941 That's a great question, Mark! I'm not familiar with the Trumpeter kit, but I know that they can be very hit or miss from kit to kit regarding design and accuracy. I suggest reading up on the Trumpeter Hurricane and then making your decision. Cheers!
I bought this kit when it first came out, luckily at the time I was working on the BBMF as ground crew, so sat in a Hurricane daily, it helped me decide that I actually enjoyed working on Hurricanes more than Spitfires.
That's awesome!
I can remember receiving this wonderful kit as a Christmas gift from my parents probably the year it first came out and as a teenager was well over the moon , I wish I could turn the clocks back to those wonderful times, I have so many happy memories of making Airfix kits and in the town of my youth we had a fantastic model shop fill with all them boys (mens) toys lol..... All thanks to Mum & Dads hard work my sisters and I had a lovely childhood.... I remember hanging the aircraft from my bedroom ceiling but not the Hurricane which had pride of place on a specially built shelf that dad put up for it ... Many thanks for bringing back those memories to me ......happy days
@@pauljohnson4525 Thanks for sharing the memories, Paul! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
My very first Big Scale Model back in 1976-77! Great memories! Hawker Hurricane Fan ever since!!!👍😘🇬🇧Greetngs from old Luxembourg….
Very cool! Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA!
What a fantastic coincidence! I just finished building this exact Airfix 1/24 scale kit. I cannot agree more with your review Jon. This 50 year old model stood proudly the test of time. Interestingly enough, my kit did not have any sink marks on the propeller blades or the ammo boxes. Moat of the sink marks will not be visible after the build and therefore could be ignored, including most of those in the gun bays, but not those on the landing gear bays, that must be taken care of. My kit required some putty on the wing roots because of a visible gap. No other fitting issues. The engine is very well detailed as is. As you correctly pointed out the top engine cover will not fit if the engine is built. The two engine side panels will require some adjustments to fit too. I treated the canopy with Pledge and they turned out nicely. I used an after market instrument panel and scratch built the safety belts.
Overall, a very satisfying kit, not for beginner modelers but not too complex either. I’ll see to post a short video of the final kit on my channel (I’m long overdue posting new material….)
Thanks, Natale! I'm glad your experience with the kit lined up with the review. It is still a very nice kit!
This kit must have been one of the best of its time. Im very impressed with the detail and engineering.
Me, too!
Had one of the spitfire in 24 scale. Got a good deal at 24 dollars in the early 80's. Fit was great and these 24 scale kits from airfix has stood the test of time.😊
Right on, Richard!
Hey Jon, ironically IN 73 I was still building pretty regularly, however couldn't afford a 1/24 kit, (I don't recall Airfix being well distributed and there was no internet). I say ironically because in today's world I still can't afford the prices of the larger scale models, even kits like ICM. Or the 1/32 Lancaster at $ 700.00. Since watching your videos I've been pretty successful finding the kits you build from eBay. A week after you showed the Monogram He111 I had one on the work bench for $30. 00 and it is awesome Cheers Bob
Bob,I think these were boxed as MPC kits when you and I were building them.
@@stevecausey545 thanks Steve, they say memory is the second thing to go I can't. Remember the first :-) Looking at the manufacturers today the variety is exponential compared to the 70's. Monogram seemed to be the go to brand. Appreciate the UPC reference, I'd like to search the " vintage kit" category and find one, that could help. Happy Modeling and Cheers Bob
That's awesome, Bob! I'd love to see your finished He111 when the time comes. Feel free to send me some pics at: jonsmotorcycle@hotmail.com
For the time this was released and for the scale I have to say the details are really well done. I have built the 1/48 Airfix Hurricane that was re issued and had very few issues. I can only imagine in this scale the detailing possibilities! Well done Jon! Thanks!
Thank you!
Another most excellent review Jon! This kit does indeed look top quality, in particular considering it's age. Even though it's a dry fit, it does indeed look like the kit will go together nicely. Was particularly impressed with the detail of the engine and it would be a shame to hide it under those covers imo.
Always enjoy your reviews of these older kits, of which many can still hold strong against modern toolings.
Best wishes as always to you Jon.👍👍
Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback!
Great review,Jon.
These were lovely kits, id love a second try at the mustang and the spit. The teaser video last week didn't show how blue that plastic is...lol.
Btw,did you get a chance to look over the masks for the kingfisher ?
Thanks, Steve! And thanks for the reminder on the Kingfisher masks! I'll try to check those out this week. Cheers!
Built one of the later releases a few years ago, displays a bit more flash and moulding issues but nothing to difficult to sort, the advantage was up to date decals, I also found referring to the 1:48 scale painting instructions via scalemates very useful. The only after market items I bought were a harness as you suggest and I already had some instrument decals from a previous build.
I’ve made the first six 1:24 aircraft kits that Airfix released, this and the Stuka are my favourites so far.
That is so cool! Thanks for sharing your experiences with this kit. Cheers!
nice review! I have one of these in my stash, I've always heard its the nicest of those original 1/24 releases, as regards the motor to turn the propeller, I actually have a bunch of the original 70's "flick to start" motors, and put one in a 1/24 stuka kit, problem was, unless these kit propellers are built perfectly in line with the engine any slight friction is enough to stop the propeller turning! plus on the stuka the propeller itself is a heavy unit when assembled and needs maybe a more powerful motor anyway.
Great review Jon!
Thank you!
It needs work due to the age of the molds and techniques back then. Still an enjoyable kit to build 😊
Right on!
I built this a couple of years ago and despite a bit of warpage, it was good, plenty of scope for super detailing and painting your own markings. For such an old mould it really is a beauty! Stock up on your paint though! Get it built. Don't just be a hoarder-reviewer.
Right on! I don't get to finish as many kits as I would like - doing the reviews eats up lots of time. However, I manage to finish multiple kits/year. The reviews are my contribution to the hobby. Cheers!
Many, many thanks to my friend Jeff for sending me this kit to review! What a treat!
I built these 1/24 kits in the late 70,s, spitfire, hurricane, me109, and the ju87 stuka, they were the tamiya and HK of the 70,s, with modern aftermarket these kits still hold their own...👍😃
Right on!
Hola Jon, hoy escribo en mi idioma jajajaja, bueno que puedo decir respecto de estos kits Airfix en 1/24, son sólo el recuerdo inalcanzable por su precio, me acuerdo del bf 109 o el stuka, qué ganas de poder haber armado uno de ellos, respecto de este kit en particular, me sorprende mucho que a pesar de ser un molde 1973 se mantenga muy actual, con todo sus detalles, es realmente muy bonito, si pudiera lo compraría, a disfrutarlo amigo, espero el siguiente video de su construcción, saludos
Lo entiendo perfectamente, Francisco. Mi amigo amablemente me envió este kit para que lo revisara. De lo contrario, no lo habría presentado aquí. Como ocurre con muchos modelistas, creo que se ha dado cuenta de que no tiene tiempo para construir todos los fantásticos kits de su colección. Fue muy amable de su parte apoyar al canal de esta manera. ¡Salud!
I was lucky enough to find this exact model in a charity shop for £15-00 in north wales 👍👍
@michaelgriffith381 Congratulations! You got a great deal on your Hurricane. Cheers!
I think a marvelous model despite its age.I would like to have it along with the P-51d Mustang Airfix 1/24.
@@ΚωνσταντίνοςΜπαραχάνος Right on!
I had it back in 1979 ISH
Very cool!
Looks like a decent kit!
@@AlanWitton Right on!
When a comparison to blueprint drawings verifies overall accuracy I consider an old kit to build. Only built the 1/24 Airfix P-51D kit back in the 80s, closed up, posed in flight on a custom stand with an electric motor to spin the prop. Newer kits; one 1/24 Hellcat and four, Mk.IXc Spitfires are good but there is still a lot that can be improved/modified/corrected for more scale accuracy. The biggest difference is the newer Airfix kits have further developed interiors without a pilot figure.
In the case of the Mk.IX, Airfix used the amazing Paul H Monforton, 'Spitfire Mk. IX & XVI Engineered' book to design the model.
Very cool! I would love to check out the newer 1/24 Airfix kits when I get the chance. Cheers!
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 You will impressed with the Airfix Mk.iX and VIII for the price point, Jon.
The most disappointing issues for me was the rough outer texture that is a no joy job to sand smooth. My last two kits were slightly better. The work that was acceptable to correct; thinning of all flight surface trailing edges, filling far too deep, rivet and recessed detail to the proper level (similar to the thickness of a decal) Sanding and polishing the canopy of flaws and damage (all my kits had scratches) Radiator housings need a mild shaping alteration, Cowling Dzus fasteners are proud from the surface and should be flush or slightly below. Raised rivet detail was not represented in the wheel wells or cockpit. The leading D box section of the wings should have a level surface, devoid of rivet detail for in service aircraft. There are video posts on my channel of two Mk.IXs you may find interesting.
@@SEMJW Right on, thank you! I will check those out when I get a chance.
VINTAGE !!!!
Each Assembly Section is a model kit within itself …
Good Morning from OHIO 🌞
The HURRICANE is one Rugged looking aircraft…
This is one model I would like to see how it goes for you…
Your process per instructions…
I always liked AIRFIX MODELS
They do have a number of 1/24 kits..
MPC was LICENSED to manufacture AIRFIX, seen a few 1/24 MPC in department and hobby stores back in the day…
Looks like you’re going to be BUSY !!!!
Stock up on Glue and other supplies !!!!!!
VINTAGE !!!!
I like vintage kits
model on …….
CHRIS 🇺🇸
Right on! Thanks, Chris!
Cool 🛩
Thanks!
Still a great kit. Get one if you can.🎉
@@miltonfarm Right on!
I built mine as a Hurricane based at RAF Hornchurch after research i found i had enough decals for the said plane
@@MichaelCampin Nice! I love building aircraft and sourcing my own decals to get a result that isn't commercially available. Cheers!
Great review. I have a 1:24 scale model Spitfire Mk.I from the same company in my stash and it's a great model too. I love these old kits. Greetings Aleš from the Czech Republic 😎👍
Thanks, Ales! Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA!
None of the super kits back then came with the electric motor; that was always a separate purchase. I remember getting Bruce Robertson's Airfix Classic Aircraft No 4 from our local lending library in '74 or '75 and drooling over the modifications he made to it. It would stand up well to contemporary kits. Unfortunately I couldn't afford much beyond the 1/72 series 1 or 2 kits back then.
@@kitbag9033 Right on! I was a 1/72 guy myself when younger for the same reasons. Cheers!
I used an electric motor into my model and this made a very good kit indeed but that was about 50 years + ago
@@MichaelCampin Very cool 😎! I'm surprised by how well it has stood the test of time. Cheers!
I have returned to kit building after 25+ years. How would this kit compare to the Trumpeter 1/24 scale Hurricane? Thank you.
@@markgoodrich941 That's a great question, Mark! I'm not familiar with the Trumpeter kit, but I know that they can be very hit or miss from kit to kit regarding design and accuracy. I suggest reading up on the Trumpeter Hurricane and then making your decision. Cheers!
The electric motors were extras, also for the other 1/24 scale kits and the 1/12 Bentley
@@viking1236 Right on, thanks!
NO Such thing as an “Electric Engine” It’s a Motor!🙉
@@shanebailey9128 At least I know you were listening. Sorry if I misspoke. Cheers!