speedy Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I've just finished this one which I got from Ashley (Zipper) as a second hand sale at SMW 2012. Nothing new to be said about the kit so i'll bypass all that. This is the first ever one I've done in this scheme and it does look the biz if you ask me. White is appliance white and the red is Revell aqua with the LAG by Xtracrylix. I have used the Xtradecal sheet for some bits and the serial was made up from the bit box. Cockpit is kit with Neomega early seats which are absolutely tip top. The MDC was painted by hand and the canopy T-peices made from stretched sprue and fixed in place. The left over sprue was then used a tool to paint the 6 red discs just behind the front pilots seat as the toothpick was too big. I used a new to me bottle of pro-modellers wash and left it overnight to dry but when I rubbed it off it looked like some of it is a bit sturburn and has stained the paint slightly. I'd like the top side of the wings to be a bit lighter grey but it's not going to happen. It's modelled on an early 80's bird hence the early style FOD guards (made from plasticard) and stretched sprue for the link, old style beacon lights and the crest on the fin. The cabs didn't have the toblerone effect on the leading edges at this stage. The FOD guard handles were made out of the unused etch seat belts and the RBF sleeve is papermache. Thanks to Brian (MODeller) for the help of the crystal light on the nose (I'd ran out!). Anyway the photo's: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Looking good rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Very tasty work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Looks so smart, I really like that early trainer scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Very nice work, paint job is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Certainly does look the biz, awesome build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Extremely well done and presented here ! The Hawk does look terrific in that color scheme. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 She's a real beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Looks so smart, I really like that early trainer scheme. Me too. My favourite of the Hawk schemes. Great model, nice photography aswell. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Lovely work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Very Nice build there, Fantastic finish ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 nice job, need to kick the pilot up the rear, he's left the flaps at mid position again, instead of fully down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 nice job, need to kick the pilot up the rear, he's left the flaps at mid position again, instead of fully down. Students Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Very nice Hawk, lovely paint job...... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Very nice, the best looking colour scheme for a Hawk, in my opinion. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Cracking Hawk Speedy, love it! cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Nice, she looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Lovely Hawk. This and the 1980's wraparound camo are my favourite Hawk schemes. Your's is a cracker. Great finish. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Lovely Hawk. Its got me interested in doing one myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Great looking hawk and the colour scheme you have presented will always rank as one of the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 The best looking scheme applied to a Hawk in my view. Nicely built as well. Thanks for posting. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very sharp - especially the masking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Top notch, got to be my favourite Hawk scheme - and a Valley one to boot. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just perfick in every way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Beautiful work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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