alex_stela Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Here is my "Red Arrows`" Hawk in 1/32 scale. Built with Revell 04284 kit, Eduard`s interior PE parts, Master`s Pitot tube and some "scratch" work (mainly flaps). I thought it will be easy and relaxing work, but it wasn`t. I don`t expect miracles from 1/32 kit which costs about 20 GBP, but Revell`s Hawk has some annoying errors and too many simplifications as for 1/32, not so old (2010) model kit. First of all it`s designed to show in flight position (it has movable ailerons and rudder with retracted flaps, while on ground flaps should be extended with ailerons and rudder in neutral position!). Something`s wrong with elevator position either. There are not any rivets, also a lack of plates under elevator`s mounting positions is visible. Details in cockpit are not so bad, but seat belts from decals are not very good idea - that`s why I used Eduard`s PE sets. The worst thing in this kit is... red plastic!!! It`s really hard to work with it and the moldings are not very good quality because of it! I think that later edition (04849) with grey plasic would be a better option if you would like to build a Revell`s 1/32 Hawk. Main colors are painted with Xtracolor enamels (oh, what a long drying time!), covered with Microscale Gloss and polished with Tamiya polishing compound. Decals in the kit are of good quality, but the white elements are little transparent, so I`ve overpainted them with white acrylic. Summarizing - it takes a little work and patience to make a good 1/32 Hawk from Revell`s kit, but once you`ll finish it - it looks great on the shelf! At least from the distance... Edited November 2, 2020 by alex_stela new links to photos 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 A really beautiful Hawk !!! The detail level of the cockpit, for instance, is quite incredible. Great job !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Wow, that is stunning! The aftermarket parts in the cockpit really take it to another level - love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Superb! And red is definitely not an easy job to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That is the best build of this kit I have ever had the pleasure of seeing anywhere,having seen the real thing close up that finish is 100% spot on red is always a tricky colour add to that the gloss sheen you really have nailed it,beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 fantastic model and beautiful finish. Cockpit just calls you to sit and drive Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Cracking job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstrpe Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Can't go wrong with the red arrows, great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class377fcc12 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I find gloss red is really hard to pull off correctly. I'd say you've nailed it. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'd be over the moon with that on my shelf 👍🏿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangesherbert Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Thats a spot on 'in scale' finish Lovely job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 The red plastic puts me off this too, but you've nailed your build, stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Lovely job on your Hawk the red paint has certainly came out really nice, I have the Revell 1/32 Hawk T1 ( standard black jet boxing ) in the stash and want to do it as a display jet (2009 ) but I think I will get the PE set for it after seeing yours Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4536 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 A very nice example. Is the MDC etched into the shell or are they transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Hello,Alex - This beautiful looking build of your 'Hawk' is the same as the Display Team she represents - Top Class! 😉👍 All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R159 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I've got one of these tucked away...inspiring build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 She's a beauty, looks like you've shrunk the real thing. I'm making sporadic progress with mine, that red plastic is a pain. It won't be in a Reds scheme, possibly a Hawk from RAF Valley. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_stela Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Thank you, guys! steve4563: MDC is made of copper wire and etched to canopy with Microscale`s Micro Metal Foil Adhesive. Revell provided MDC as decals, but it spoils transparency of canopy too much. I`ve used decals as templates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 superb work, looks fantastic and very nice job on the final finish looks nice and shiny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 That is beautiful! well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorboy61 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 turned out nice again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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