barkin mad

There's a set in the 1/24th scale Airfix Hawker Typhoon, if you don't want to scratch them. They used the same tank, but the pylon/carrier probably would need modifying to suit the correct shape/size for your Hurricane, as they used different pylon/carrier. -----------

No problem, dimensions of the 1/72 are ov length of 53mm by 9mm wide, angles of the 2 arms is approx 10 deg. (though from looking at your pics, the kit part is a bit less angled. A/C in your pic, the angle looks somewhere around the 20-30deg mark. I guess in 1/144 scale a simple eyeball it will suffice) --------------

If it's any help, and 1/72 scale, there is one in the old Airfix F.1 kit..............

Something may work from here............ https://www.noysminiatures.com/

The Hasegawa kit isn't a genuine Westland a/c I believe, go with the Airfix kit. It's also better detailed. ----------

If you mean the structure above the door, then yes that is indeed a winch. The radar is mounted in the white dome on the spine. If you mean the circular object sticking out of the sponsoon, that's a float in case the a/c needs to ditch. I have the original Qatari col scheme as Sky (BS210) and Vellum (BS365) with a Deep Sky Blue (approx Arctic Blue u/s (BS112)) but it's all very faded now. It also seems that the Qatari's repainted the Vellum in a local made colour called Light Qatar Beige (approx Light Straw BS384) -----------

No, all versions had it that I can see. This is a Mk IV.......

No problem. Apparently the two tubes just below the exhaust are the inlet and outlet for the electrical generator cooling air. The bottom one is an auxiliary intake, the Mk.1 in Finland doesn't have it, but I have found a pic of a IIb which does have it and the associated pipe work. Incidentally the crank handle for manually starting the engine, goes into the hole between the two items on the diagram IIIlu posted above.

This is on the side of the cowling under the exhausts, from the Mk.1 in the Finnish museum, untouched/unrestored since it last landed in the 1940's. No idea what either areas circled are for BTW

You may need both anyway. Many biplanes were what is called shadow shaded. Lower wing is in shadow hence uses lighter colours of the ones on the top wing. eg EDSG on the top wing and DSG on the lower wing. -------------

Watching along, hopefully to pick up some tips. I have had the Airfix kit in the stash for many years. I have no doubt you'll make an exceptional job of this, given the less than stellar base kit. -------------

That looks fine. I have a few of these in the stash myself. ---------------

If you were not already aware................. ICM have issued 5 different kits of a 48th Beaufort. Arma Hobby have also released 5 or so kits of the Hurricane mkII, the gold std in 48th Hurricane kits. 48th scale Battle is apparently available, from Trumpeter (though the top of the canopy might be a bit too square). A 72nd new tool will shortly be available from FRROM, 3 different kits. Granted these may be a bit spendy on your side of the pond........... ----------------

The A400M does this, the 2 props on each wing spin in opposite directions. Engines 1 & 3 rotate clockwise, whilst 2 & 4 are anti-clockwise. ----------------

You have made a fine job of that, the base sets it off very nicely. Fine weathering as well. These Arma Hobby Hurricanes are just the business. -----------