Muzz Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Currently building the 1/32 Hawk and about to join the fuselage sections, both fuselage sides have three round holes in the rear upper quarter and there are clear parts to fit in one hole on the port side ad two in the starboard, what happens to the remaining holes, are they left open or should there be blanks to fit into them? Muzz Edited November 21, 2013 by Muzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Currently building the 1/32 Hawk and about to join the fuselage sections, both fuselage sides have three round holes in the rear upper quarter and there are clear parts to fit in one hole on the port side ad two in the starboard, what happens to the remaining holes, are they left open or should there be blanks to fit into them? Muzz They are vents/exhaust, don't fill them just deepen the large one with some plastic on the inside and slope to an angle. http://data6.primeportal.net/hangar/jean_thomas_rembert/hawk_t1a_xx335/images/hawk_t1a_xx335_26_of_40.jpg Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Cheers Shaun, nice wee detailed pic too. Many thanks Muzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) So progressing with my build and getting ready for paint and decals, doing the display hawk from 2009, RAF Benevolent Fund scheme, decals are Xtradecal. Had a look at the decals and have come across a bit of a problem, the kit has separate control surfaces but the decals are whole and don't have separate decals for the control surfaces. Not sure whether to try and cut the decals first and fit or place them on as a whole and try and deal with them later. Any suggestions out there or has anyone tried these decals? Edited November 20, 2013 by Muzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 This is the scheme; http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/British-Aerospace-Hawk/1520462/&sid=9c8940fcbaf56f30aa642d24eb6abfa4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Did this with the Revell 1/32 Tornado ECR with tiger stripes.... Use the decal backing paper to trace the shape of the decal, then match the tracing to the kit wings. Mark the cuts on the tracing, then reposition the backing paper on to the actual decal and make the relevant cuts using the tracing as a guide. Hope that makes sense! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Cheers Al, that sounds like the sensible course of action, fingers crossed! Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 the 2 windows on right hand side are for the air producer oil tank level gauge & the No 1 hyd reservior contents gauge,the 1 window on left side is for No 2 hyd resrvior contents gauge, so the groundcrew can see the contents without removing any panels, the holes are vents for engine bay & jet pipe bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Another 1/32 Revell Hawk question, canopy det cord decal, do you apply it on the inside of the canopy or the outside? Probably a stupid question I know! Muzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Hi Muzz, Currently building two of these Hawks, I applied the det cord decals to the inside of the canopy, not sure if this is correct but it is more protected from any later masking/painting. To be honest I'm not that impressed with the decals, the carrier film is a bit misty and now that they have dried they have started to crack/craze ... I will try a coat of Klear in the hope that it will cure the problem! gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks for your reply Gazza. From looking at other forums etc, a dip in clear will solve your clouding issues! The inside/outside issues a different matter, I'd always assumed, like you, the decals would go on the inside but from looking at the instructions it appears it's the outside, nobody else seems to mention otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 on the real a/c the MDC is glued to the inside of canopy transparency. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 on the real a/c the MDC is glued to the inside of canopy transparency. Yes, and in the early days of the Hawk we occasionally had a pilot return with the MDC draped around his neck! Hopefully they have improved the glue by now! Cheers, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranddadAl Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I've only ever made the Red arrow version 'til now but always applied the MDC to the outside. of the canopy. It doesnt show as far as I can see. I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but I have just received a Revell Hawk kit for Xmas. Please excuse my ignorance but the thicker stripe that goes over the canopy blast screen and the narrow lining round the edge are yellow on the decal sheet. Try as I might I have not been able to find a single photo of a Hawk with this, it is grey in every instance. Even Revell's own box art shows this as being grey. Short of buying yet another Red Arrow version, does anyone know where I might find suitable decal for this. Making my own is probably a no no and the after market sets I have don't carry this particulr piece. Happy New Year Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) Al Not sure quite what part of the canopy you mean, the decal that Revell provide to act as the seal for the blast screen between the cockpits is the wrong colour, it's grey in the kit and on the real aircraft the seals a yellow/cream colour. The seal that goes around the edge of the canopy is a sort of off white colour, I think this is maybe the one your talking about. I masked and sprayed this detail on my Hawk, it's up on the Ready for Inspection forum now. Muzz Edited January 4, 2014 by Muzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranddadAl Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi Muzz, What a beautiful looking model, really first class Thanks for your info. I actually have the later boxing of the Revell Hawk T1A moulded in a nice light gey. Decals are supplied for a 74 Squadron or 151 Squadron aircraft and as I say, what I now know is the seal for the blast screen and the seal round the edge of the canopy are printed in a dark yellow. On all the photos i've seen of hawks and the close up view of XX315 I had last year this does appear to be grey. I have to bow to your superior knowledge of course but would far rather use grey than a lurid yellow. Looks like I must try to paint. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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