Darren Rhodes Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Greetings folks, Last of what I can term my shelf of doom builds. Sadly this one is somewhat worse for wear for its time on the shelf of doom, owing to the fact that is departed said shelf on at least one occasion, doing damage to many of the sticky out bits. That being because this has stood on the shelf of doom awaiting merely a canopy for several years. A canopy I say, however, at the fifth attempt, you read that right on the fifth canopy I considered it passable to consider complete. I won't say any more about my masking skills. And not looking forward to my explaining my request for three canopies to Airfix (received one replacement so far). What with Fritag's stunning Hawk build I honestly wasn't going to post this, but I think I've fixed one thing that Fritag will miss, Royal Navy markings! That and I'm feeling sympathetic to the Navy folks on here who I have observed seemed to get picked on somewhat. Airfix kit, I think Model Alliance decals, Pavla resin seats and a Master pitot probe, other out of the box. Painted with Xtracolour enamel black, only way I can get a glossy finish. On with the photos. Darren Edited March 1 by Darren Rhodes Updated photo links 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Well it was definitely worth waiting for - a stunning result. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 A stunning result indeed,one of the best Hawks I,ve had the pleasure to see here on BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hello,Darren - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Hawk'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work in the clean 'classical' way.She may have been a bit of a handful at times but the result is a resplendent tribute to this charismatic aircraft.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 A beautiful model, very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Very nice Hawk ... Superb finish on the Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Absolute beauty. Brilliant job, and a cracking paint finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Very nice. Love the colour scheme. I also have one of these on the S.o.D., you may have given me the impetus to get it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That's a super glossy finish you've got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thats a good looking Hawk. I love the gloss work too. Brilliant job mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Very cool looking Hawk, perfect finish! Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) If I get a finish as neat as that Darren I shall be a happy man indeed. That is a beautiful Hawk. PS. Like the neat details like the seat belts, the finish of the undercarriage and the pitot probe too Edited November 30, 2015 by Fritag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 It's an excellent build, I had to go back and check I didn't mis-read 1/48 as 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cracking piece of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That's a terrific looking Hawk. A beautiful finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Superb glossy finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Very nice. It's hard to get such a glossy finish, you master this art well! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Good grief, if that was on your shelf of doom you'd better not look too closely at my top shelf... A fine rescue, if you want to call it that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Rhodes Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thank you all guys, you're far too kind, it's generous reaction like this that's motivating me to clear out my shelf of doom and getting me to think about tackling some new projects. It's funny when one 'lives' with a shelf of doom model, it's normally because we focus on one or more negative aspect, which gets taken out of proportion. What makes this forum such a great place to share models, experience. Thank you Mods. If I get a finish as neat as that Darren I shall be a happy man indeed. That is a beautiful Hawk. PS. Like the neat details like the seat belts, the finish of the undercarriage and the pitot probe too The belts are what I normally term 'the unrealistic moulded in type', shows what a little extra painting effort (that I normally don't bother with) can do! The pitot is cheat - but these Master metal pitot probes are damn realistic! Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Immaculate finish on the hawk. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That's a belter of a shiny finish you got there, lovely wee Hawk. Rgds, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thats a real cracker,.....I love the finish too! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Fantastic. Love the gloss finish, sets it off really nicely. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Very smart looking model indeed! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 love to know how you got such an even white line around the canopy frame, and wip for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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