Chasing Hurricane MkI (metal covered wings) rivet schematic

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Tryc

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Jul 19, 2018
As the title says really, I've been able to find the rivet outlay for the hurricane fuselage from walkarounds, but there is quite a lack of schemes/ walkarounds showing detailed placement of rivets on upper and lower wings/ fuselage. If anyone can provide any detailed enough images or detailed schematics of any / all of the rivet layouts on these parts where all rivets are clearly visible I would be hugely grateful!
Thanks!
 
Arthur Bentley did a great set of Hurricane drawing back in the 1980s or 1990s that included the wing rivet pattern.
I don't have a full set but here is the top wing. If you look really closely you can see the rivet line locations. In combination with photos from the internet it should make sense.
The leading edge was flush riveted but the rest was dome rivited. I don't know about the wing underside but it was probably similar.
 

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Arthur Bentley did a great set of Hurricane drawing back in the 1980s or 1990s that included the wing rivet pattern.
I don't have a full set but here is the top wing. If you look really closely you can see the rivet line locations. In combination with photos from the internet it should make sense.
The leading edge was flush riveted but the rest was dome rivited. I don't know about the wing underside but it was probably similar.
Not sure how much difference between the two but these are the Mk.IIa wings.

Thanks guys! Much appreciated!
 
Arthur Bentley did a great set of Hurricane drawing back in the 1980s or 1990s that included the wing rivet pattern.
I don't have a full set but here is the top wing. If you look really closely you can see the rivet line locations. In combination with photos from the internet it should make sense.
The leading edge was flush riveted but the rest was dome rivited knight names. I don't know about the wing underside but it was probably similar.
Unfortunately, detailed rivet layout schemes for the upper and lower wings and fuselage of the Hurricane are not easy to come by, as most walkarounds focus on external features rather than the intricate details of rivet placement. However, you might have better luck with official service or maintenance manuals from the RAF or manufacturers, which could have these details. Some aviation museums, like the Imperial War Museum, may also have technical drawings or photographs with more detailed views. Additionally, aviation forums and scale model communities could have members who've worked with or collected these kinds of layouts.
 

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