May 1980

In this issue

Inside the May 1980 newsletter

The May sheet previews the monthly contest and reminds members to use identification tags, attend the Vancouver meet, update the roster, and consult the bulletin board for wanted items. The new-products section lists current arrivals and rumors, preserving a concise record of what local shops and distributors offered in spring 1980.

The main review examines Airfix's new 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk I, evaluating its outline, surface detail, cockpit, undercarriage, propeller, canopy, and markings. Practical notes explain using epoxy as a filler, while “Russia's Lone Wolf” supplies a distinctive Hurricane color scheme and background for modelers interested in Soviet-operated examples.