The Hawker Typhoon was meant to be the replacement of the Hawker Hurricane, with a more powerfull engine, better armour, faster. However, its thick wing made it a disappointment as a high altitude interceptor... Although it was improved, the design modifications were such that it was renamed Hawker Tempest, because it was a new and different airplane. However, even if it had carbon monoxide contamination in the cockpit from the engine, which forced the pilots to be allways on pressurised oxygen, and a fragile tail, the typhoon did found its role as a ground attack airplane.
Airfix did came a long way, and this new mould model is astonishing. Perfect amount of detail, for a very low price. Unbeatable!
Cockpit detail is perfect, even if we cant see that much. Landing gear wells details is superb!
The oil radiator is well moulded, and its air exit flap can be movable. All recessed panel lines details.
I have had some problems with my airbrush and with the matt clear coat, the snowy powder effect, but that was due to air compressor contamination with water... After a thorough cleaning, no more problems. My fault...
And those are the final remarks: it is an easy model to build, everything fits, no probelms, no complications, and in the end you'll get a very nice piece of history! Just hope that they take this and make extra parts to give us a new hawker tempest...
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