Quickboost QB48255 Hawker Hurricane Mk.II D 40mm Cannon Barrels Hasegawa 1/48

The Quickboost QB48255 upgrade set is a high-quality resin barrel set for the British Hawker Hurricane Mk.II D fighter in 1/48 scale. This product has been specially designed for the Hasegawa kit. Thanks to precise engineering, it offers a highly realistic appearance and accurately reproduces the characteristic 40mm cannons used on the Mk.II D version, also known as the "tank buster."

Historical Information on the Hawker Hurricane Mk.II D

The Hawker Hurricane Mk.II D is one of the more specialized variants of the British fighter, introduced into service during World War II. This version, armed with two powerful 40mm Vickers S cannons, was used mainly for destroying enemy armored vehicles and tanks, especially during the North African and Italian campaigns from 1942–1945. It became famous for its attacks on German armored columns and supply convoys, greatly increasing Allied effectiveness in these regions.

Quickboost QB48255 Product Features

• Precisely rendered 40mm resin barrels
• Product dedicated to the Hasegawa 1/48 kit
• Realistic, detailed appearance – far superior to the plastic parts supplied with the base kit
• Easy installation – perfectly matched to the model's dimensions
• High-quality resin resistant to deformation
• Upgrade set – a great way to bring your model up to collector's standards

This product belongs to the category of plastic model upgrade accessories. The barrels are made from finely cast resin, ensuring high quality and excellent detail reproduction. No metal or photo-etched parts are included.

Recommendation and Skill Level

We recommend Quickboost QB48255 to intermediate and advanced aircraft modelers who want to add exceptional realism to their Hawker Hurricane model. Assembly requires basic experience with resin parts and knowledge of how to cut and glue such materials. We rate the assembly difficulty at 2/5, which means even less experienced hobbyists will be able to install the set after reviewing the instructions.

Choosing this upgrade set guarantees an exceptionally accurate appearance for your replica and satisfaction from building one of the most important British aircraft of World War II.