Smark Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi All, The most part of this build was completed by the end of last year but I only got around to completing the seats and canopy this summer. I had intended to make this OOB but became influenced by geedubelyer's fantastic Red Arrows build and decided to have a go at adding some detail. I added some simple sidewall framing in the cockpit and adapted the kit seats to represent the early type. With breath held, the landing flaps were cut out at which point I had committed myself to fabricating new ones. The task wasn't too bad, just a bit fiddly to attach them back to the wings: super glue and plenty of bad languaage sorted the job though! Xtracrylix was used for the white and light aircraft grey. After some deliberation, I used Revell aqua Fiery red 330(silk matt) for the signal red: to my eyes it gives both that nice orangey red when seen on a bright day and a darker red on a dull day. The model was given a coat or two of kleer before and after the decals were applied. Xtradecals provided the main markings, stencils and required serial numbers. I also used Aeroclub's metal U/C and Master's metal pitot tube. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable build! I just wish that i had the means to take decent photos(apologies in advance!). Thanks for looking, all comments welcome, both good and bad. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Wow, great finish on that, Very Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Beautiful model! This is the first big Revell Hawk I have seen in the very attractive early red/white/LAG scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Lovely build - One day I will pick this kit up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Very nice. Nice to see the RAF Valley markings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganbronze Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 wow, now that is perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sage Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 First class build and finish Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Fezensac Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Top banana, the best 32nd Hawk I've seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 That's as near as perfect as you can get. Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 My favourite hawk colour scheme done justice. very very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Great build and lovely finish. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 That's really sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 ive built 5 of these now and seen lots more and i can safely say this is the nicest one ive seen well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi Mark, That is one beautifully finished Hawk sir! Incredibly sharp paintwork on both the overall scheme and the details. The seats in particular look eye-wateringly good. All in all, a joy to behold, thanks for sharing her with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Absolute cracker. Very impressed! Nice job on the bang seats too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 An absolutely stunning build, love the early paints scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 very neat with original seat headbox too, great job.looks like it's just been delivered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Fantastic, love it Also love to know how you converted the seats, they look the mutts nuts to me! cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Very nice, the colours look spot on! Great build in the classic trainer scheme. I'd be happy with that one Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smark Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thanks All for your very kind comments. I'm glad you like it!! SimonR.......I took the odd photo of the build along the way. I'll have a look and see if I have any of the seats. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Good comments: Very nice model, a truly excellent paint job! Bad comments: Absolutely none! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Beautiful color scheme!! Belle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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