Hawker Fury (oz6433)

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Hawker Fury. Rubber scale model biplane. Scale is 1/24.

Quote: "Hello Steve, Here is the Aeromodels Hawker Fury, scanned from an old kit I bought on eBay. This is a rare find - I'd be suprised if more than half a dozen still exist. Aeromodels was a small firm based in Liverpool in the 1930s. At first it specialised in producing accurate static scale models that were either carved from solid wood or built-up from card. They were not meant for inexperienced modellers; the card models were very impressive - verging on museum standard when done well. When the firm branched into aeromodelling, they used some of the same techniques. Their flying kits often feature the use of card cowling panels. If you want to try it, the recommended card is 'Bristol board' or 'Super White paper' (obtainable from stationers and art shops). This is a smooth-grained, thin card which can be persuaded to form double curvatures if it is steam ironed at a mild heat over a carved balsa buck (though this technique may not be necessary on the Hawker Fury model). The trimmed panel should be attached to the model, tissued over and given a coat of sanding sealer. It can look very realistic - but it's easy enough to substitute the usual balsa sheet infill between stringers, if preferred. Aeromodels was never a large concern - in the early days it operated from the owner's back parlour - and it doesn't seem to have survived WW2. (Incidentally, I have all the wood from the Aeromodels Hawker Hurricane kit - but, frustratingly, not the plan! If anyone has a copy I'd be very happy to see it and to scan the printwood to complete the kit). Regards,"

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