Product Details: Everything You Need to Know

This marking set includes precision-cut paint masks to replicate the wing and fuselage insignia, codes, serial number, and fin flashes of William "Willie" McKnight's 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I. The set is equipped with two fin flash style options and two under wing roundel options: Type A or Type A.2. This set can be used on any 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I.

❗ Note: Masks for McKnight's distinctive Grim Reaper nose art are not included in this set.

👉 Coverage: one plane.

ℹ️ The Backstory

Hawker Hurricane Mk.I P2961 “LE-A” was the personal aircraft of Canadian fighter ace Flying Officer William “Willie” McKnight of No. 242 Squadron RAF. McKnight flew P2961 extensively from the summer of 1940 through the Battle of Britain, and the aircraft became instantly recognizable for its distinctive Grim Reaper artwork beneath the cockpit. On January 12, 1941, McKnight took off in P2961 on a low-level combat sortie over the French coast and never returned. He was just 22 years old, leaving behind an extraordinary combat record and one of the most memorable Hurricanes of the Second World War.

Included in this Set:

• 👉 Main markings for 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I: F/O McKnight, 242 Sqn, s/n P2961
• 👉 Spare Practice Masks
  
• 👉 Transfer Tape

Main Markings (by Kit Masx part #): 

• 1: (3) Port and Starboard Fuselage Serial Number Masks, "P2961" (14.98mm W x 4.22mm H)
• 2: (3) Port and Starboard Fuselage Squadron/Aircraft Code Masks, "LE-A" (57.48mm W x 17.5mm H)
• 3: (3) Port and Starboard (possible) Wing Leading Edge Aircraft Code Masks, "A" (4.22mm W x 4.22mm H)
• 4: (3) Port and Starboard Upper Wing “Type B” 2-Layer Roundel Masks, 50" (26.5 mm)
• 5: (3) Port and Starboard Under Wing “Type A” 3-Layer Roundel Masks, 40" (21.2 mm) (option 1 of 2)
• 6: (3) Port and Starboard Under Wing “Type A.2" 4-Layer Roundel Masks, 44" (23.3 mm) (option 2 of 2)
• 7: (3) Port and Starboard Fuselage “Type A.1” 4-Layer Roundel Masks, 38" (20.1 mm)
• 8: (2) Port Pre-Standardized 3- Layer Fin Flash Masks (23.48mm W x 20.30mm H) (option 1 of 2)
• 9: (2) Starboard Pre-Standardized 3- Layer Fin Flash Masks (23.48mm W x 20.30mm H) (option 2 of 2)
• 10: (2) Port Type A 3-Layer Fin Flash Masks (16.17mm W x 20.30mm H)
• 11: (2) Starboard Type A 3-Layer Fin Flash Masks (16.17mm W x 20.30mm H)
  

Application Tips and Additional Information

✅ This set is designed with multi-layered masks to achieve accurate multi-color markings. While this approach uses more material, it simplifies alignment and makes the application process more straightforward and hassle-free. For a step-by-step guide on how to apply our multi-layered masks, check out our Multi-Color Mask Application Guide.

✅ Spare practice masks included! Check out our Paint Mask Tutorials page for a step-by-step guide on how to use and apply our masks. 

✅ We include transfer tape with your set! Transfer tape helps accurately transfer and position masks onto the model's surface, maintaining alignment and design integrity while protecting the mask adhesive. Look for two 3"x6" pieces of transfer tape included with your masks. Learn how to Apply Main Markings Using Transfer Tape

➡️ Some small stencil data and other tiny markings will need to be used from your kit’s decal sheet, as these details are too small to cut cleanly in either Tamiya tape or vinyl. Please refer to the product image for a clear breakdown of what’s included in this mask set.

🌟 Choose Your Material 🌟

This paint mask set is available in your choice of easy-to-apply Oramask 810 flexible vinyl or genuine Tamiya tape.

What's better - vinyl or Tamiya tape? Both work great! Choose vinyl if you plan to use your masks right away and Tamiya tape if you're tackling your project later on. Check out our FAQ for more info!

Item # 48-201MV / 48-201MT

Made by Request for a Kit Masx Customer!

We made these markings at the request of Max Platts in the United States. 

We specialize in making masks for airplane scale models, but our Custom Masks and our Made-to-Order Masking Service are both great options for all your modeling interests from planes to cars, ships, trains, armor, science-fiction, and even Gundam!