Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (Napier Dagger) 1/48

2996 Victor · June 19, 2023, 05:19:22 AM

I'll be joining this Group Build with a project that's been on my to-do list for some time: the Napier Dagger-engined Hurricane project.

This was a real-world proposal that never got off the ground. The idea was to ease pressure on Rolls-Royce Merlin production by using alternative engines in second-line aircraft, such as Hurricane trainers, and one of those was to fit the air-cooled Napier Dagger. Wiki link:
Napier Dagger

I'll be using the current Airfix Hurricane Mk.I kit as the basis for the model. I'll scratchbuild the Dagger cowling, using the Magna Models Martin Baker MB.2 kit as a pattern to work from. I'll need a couple of air scoops as well for the carburettor and oil cooler intakes.

Thanks for looking in!

Cheers,
Mark

PR19_Kit · June 19, 2023, 06:09:02 AM

A cracking looking engine, the Dagger.

I used one for my Defiant IV, and it fitted a treat.

2996 Victor · June 19, 2023, 06:19:28 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 19, 2023, 06:09:02 AMA cracking looking engine, the Dagger.

I used one for my Defiant IV, and it fitted a treat.

That's an excellent Defiant! I was wondering how well the Dagger would fit a Merlin fuselage, width-wise particularly - very well, I'd say!

PR19_Kit · June 19, 2023, 06:24:17 AM

It did fit very nicely, the build thread's here if it's of any use. Just ignore all the rubbish about fitting the turret, I made a pig's ear of that.

https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=48076.0

2996 Victor · June 19, 2023, 06:43:44 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 19, 2023, 06:24:17 AMIt did fit very nicely, the build thread's here if it's of any use. Just ignore all the rubbish about fitting the turret, I made a pig's ear of that.

https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=48076.0

That's very helpful, Kit, thank you! Great back-story and excellent modelling - thank you for posting the link!

Cheers,
Mark

jcf · June 19, 2023, 07:52:46 AM

The Hawker Hector used the Dagger and is a good guide for the likely appearance of a Dagger Hurricane installation.

Napier Dagger Old Machine Press

Wardukw · June 19, 2023, 10:09:06 AM

Welcome aboard Mark 😀
You've already got Kit's approval but I'm surprised he didn't mention something about longer wings 🤔 😅

2996 Victor · June 19, 2023, 10:24:19 AM

Quote from: Wardukw on June 19, 2023, 10:09:06 AMWelcome aboard Mark 😀
You've already got Kit's approval but I'm surprised he didn't mention something about longer wings 🤔 😅

Brilliant, thanks

the Dagger was a longer engine than the Merlin, so maybe that's good enough

PR19_Kit · June 19, 2023, 11:10:01 AM

Quote from: Wardukw on June 19, 2023, 10:09:06 AMYou've already got Kit's approval but I'm surprised he didn't mention something about longer wings 🤔 😅

Would I suggest anything as weird as that?

Wardukw · June 19, 2023, 11:11:47 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 19, 2023, 11:10:01 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on June 19, 2023, 10:09:06 AMYou've already got Kit's approval but I'm surprised he didn't mention something about longer wings 🤔 😅

Would I suggest anything as weird as that?

Kit's first rule ....of did ya forget about it huh ? 😅