AvroAmie Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 My First Attempt at a modern fighter/trainer: Red Arrows Hawk This is my red arrows hawk it is an old airfix kit that my boyfriend had laying around with new decals. The kit was a good kit it went together well and the only problem I had was decalling this is the part i find the hardest in modelling and i still needed help with these in particular the underneath ones and the royal air force cheat line along the sides. The red that was stated in the instructions was not the right match i brush painted revell 34 which seems to be the closest match to the real thing and a gloss coat was put on to finish. Any tips are welcome. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 That's not a bad effort at all. I think some thinner coats of paint but other than that! Cool stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Well done! Decaling can be a real pain, but as you say with more practice it gets easier. I think you made a good choice with the red paint and that your finished model looks very smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Looks good, looks like a Red Arrow. I agree with 426, thinner coats of paint, mind you I always struggle with revell paints & always white too whether it's enamels or acrylics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroAmie Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks guys the paintwork was a pain I tried to spray it first and it went funny so had to paint by hand and the revell paint was quite thick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 as above plus you could use masking tape Next one will be better regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi Amie: You did a great job with this one, you have the conpcept to be a great modeler but have to take care with some little tricks you can use in your next build, as thinner hands of paint and some care to apply decals. Also, the use of finer brushes and masking solutions and tape for a little finnesse in some parts. Also, you can ask anyone here for tips and techniques and look for a tutorial in the web or here to improve your skills. BUT REALLY, i think YOU have the concept to be with little care and patience, and obviously practice a GREAT ARTIST in modeling. Hope your boyfriend will give you another pair of kits you like a lot with which you can do little masterpieces!!! Thank you very much for sharing!!! Cheers, Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF Laarbruch Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Looks very good well done, have you any plans for your next build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Nice job well done Amie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroAmie Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys i plan to do a BAE Lightening next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king daddy Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 is the pilot ok..?......looks very jaundice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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