Aviaeology has just announced new 1/24th scale, silk-screen decals suited for the Airfix and Trumpeter 1/24th scale Hurricane Mk.1.

In Vital Storm Part 1 there are colorful markings for three different aircraft:

• Hurricane Mk 1 s/n P2961 LE-A 242 Squadron Pilot: F/O W. McKnight
• Hurricane Mk 1 s/n N2381 LE-X 242 Squadron Pilot: Unknown
• Hurricane Mk 1 (Trop) s/n P3731 J 261 Squadron Pilot: Sgt. Robertson

This release carries some spectacular fuselage artwork. I am certain the McKnight markings will prove to be extremely popular to our Canadian modelers!

Vital Storm Part 2 provides markings for four different Hurricanes flown by two pilots:

• Hurricane Mk 1 s/n P2798 LK-A 87 Squadron Pilot: S/L I. Gleed
• Hurricane Mk 1 s/n P3576 GN-A 249 Squadron Pilot: F/L Nicholson VC

Modelers are provided with three different schemes for S/L I. Gleeds aircraft. Markings for F/L Nicholson are speculative, but still nice to finally be available for this historically significant aircraft.

Unfortunately, markings out of the box for the Trumpeter Mk 1 kit are completely inaccurate and virtually un-useable to any modeler looking for accuracy in their projects. The Airfix kit has decals that are most certainly beginning to age.

Decal manufacturers have long overlooked this large scale, deemed too risky a business prospect to undertake. Aviaeology is to be congratulated for taking the leap into this large scale with their continued releases.

The print run is small, so modelers should place their orders to take advantage of the opportunity while supplies last. Orders can be placed by making a visit to the Aviaeology website. Look for a full review in a forthcoming LSP update.