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  1. RAF Red Arrows Hawk Small Starter Set 1:72 Airfix A55002 It is hard to think of a more Iconic Aircraft to represent the Royal Air Force than the famous Hawker Siddeley Hawk used by the Red Arrows Aerobatic Team. Here in this starter set the Hawk only has 24 parts. Here at least Airfix are labelling this as a starter set and not a full kit There is nothing wrong with the quality of the parts, these all seem to be up to the standards of the new 1.72 Airfix kits I have seen lately. These kits are great in one respect they will act as a bridge between the click together Airfix kits, and full on model kits. They will assemble like kits, but the lower parts count and thought to the engineering will make it a lot easier for the younger modeller. I cant understand why Airfix are not making more of this aspect to encourage younger modellers into the hobby. Now a look at the kit in more detail. The Kit The hawk is the standard Mark 1 as used by the Reds. It should be noted that the plastic in this starter set is bright Red presumably so the younger modeller does not have to paint it. I have used the sprue shots here from the previous double boxing with the Spitfire as they are easier on the eye and the cameral lens! Here we start in the cockpit, two single part seats are fitted into the main tub and this is fitted into the fuselage, and this is closed up. All bulkheads and instrument panels are built in. Two pilot figures are supplied if the modeller wants to use them. A pair of two part intakes fit to the completed fuselage. At the rear the tail planes go one. The main wing is a single part upper which the lower parts fits to, this can then be attached to the fusleage. Single part nose and main gear doors are supplied if the modeller wants them closed. For the gear down simplified assemblies are included. The nose gear leg is moulded as one single part with the wheel. For the mains each leg is a single part with a wheel, and then there is a single part with the inner gear doors. The outers being moulded onto the leg. A single part canopy completes the model. If wanted the model can be mounted to the Hawk shaped stand included in the kit. Markings A small decal sheet from Cartograf provides markings for XX310 from the Red Arrows. There should be no issues with these. Conclusion This is a great set to bridge the gap between click together kits and models for the younger modeller. It a shame Airfix dont champion it as this. Review sample courtesy of
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