triumphfan Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 This is my first attempt at the Revell 1/32 Hawk. I think the biggest mistake I made was putting too much paint on and losing most of the panel lines under the primer. I wanted to make sure the red plastic did not bleed through though. Mostly oob but I did use a pre-painted etch set for the seats. The masking is also a bit questionable on the white fuselage stripe? Pitot is now a metal item as the fit one shown in these pics broke off. Decals are Xtradecal and paint is Xtracolour and Halfords, figure is from Mastercasters. I have another Hawk in the stash (close to the top as it is an enjoyable build) This will be done in the 2009 RAF benevolent fund scheme. I hope the future builds of this kit will be better as it was a steep learning curve with this one. Looking forward to the April release of Revell's Hawk as I believe it will be in grey plastic. Thanks for looking. I am always open to comment and critique. All the best, Steve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Looks a tidy job to me and the pilot helps to show just how compact a machine the Hawk is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hawks always look attractive in those colours.......possibly should have been a little more of a gloss finish but still very smart and appealing indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Yep, nice, like that a lot! Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Nice model, well finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlstavros Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Nice model & good choice of livery! Cheers, Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Really nice build and I'm looking forward to mine getting to the head of the queue. I believe Bri48 is right about the gloss finish but super looking aircraft nonetheless. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Fantastic looking hawk. Really must get myself one of these kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentyten Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Nice job! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 That looks superb, I wouldn't have guessed that you had too much paint. I would be none the wiser! Very nice indeed! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Looks good If I may....where did you get the pilot from ? Rgds MR b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Man, i really like that. One of the best 1/32 Revell Hawk builds i've seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Very nice job and good job on the pilot also! Great colour scheme choice. cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks for the feedback, it is most welcome. Mr B, the pilot figure is made by Mastercasters and I got mine from Hannants. Saw it when I put a search in for Hawk aftermarket stuff and couldn't resist. I like to put people with my models as it adds some perception of scale / size. The gloss factor is always going to be subjective but I used xtracolour to paint her and before the flat coat she was quite glossy. My personal taste is to tone it down and I prefer that look. But I do agree that perhaps I mixed a little too much flat coat this time as I was aiming for more of a semi-matt sheen. Next one will be gloss black so I will have to wait and see how it looks after decalling. Thanks again, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j22mdr Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 really nice job there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKER Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 That's really nice, have recently bought one and looking forward to building it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Looks great to me, love your painting of the pilot. cheers simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Brilliant, love the scheme. Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin s Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I agree looks great to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkVX Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Looks great. Im building one at the minute and the red plastic is a pain to paint. Never had to prime a model before to get the paint to stick even after washing it all to degrease it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Very nice indeed! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Great looking Hawk, love those early schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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