chameleon2009 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 1/32 Revell Be a HawkThe Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force based at RAF Scampton. The team was formed in late 1964 as an all-RAF team, replacing a number of unofficial teams that had been sponsored by RAF commands.The Red Arrows badge shows the aircraft in their trademark diamond nine formation, with the motto Éclat, a French word meaning "brilliance" or "excellence".Initially, they were equipped with seven Folland Gnat trainers inherited from the RAF Yellowjacks display team. This aircraft was chosen because it was less expensive to operate than front-line fighters. In their first season, they flew at 65 shows across Europe. In 1966, the team was increased to nine members, enabling them to develop their Diamond Nine formation. In late 1979, they switched to the BAE Hawk trainer. The Red Arrows have performed over 4,700 displays in 56 countries worldwide.This is Revells 1/32 kit which went together ok, there were a few fit issues, but apart from that nothing out of the ordinary.This particular aircraft has a light chip inside allowing for the strobe lights to work, navigation lights and the main from light, the chip and lighting were supplied by Jennifer Smith @ [email protected], she's a pleasure to work with, the pilot is a PJ productions 1/32 modern day pilot, with resin ejector seats and Eduard seat belts.The red was Halford’s mars red, decanted and airbrushed, enjoy and thanks for looking. https://youtu.be/ZCYdKvY5S1s to see the lights in actionMike 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjD Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Nice choice of Reds scheme. Nice model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Great job...and love the working lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Very nice. Planning something similar. I have a question, where do you put the batteries / switch for the lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Very nice. Planning something similar. I have a question, where do you put the batteries / switch for the lights? No batteries its run off the mains with a transforma Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Very nice indeed,.....it looks just the job with great attention to detail, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 That's a beauty, well built, great paint finish and a great setting, love the pilot figure Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I love that scheme - and your build represents it beautifully. Now if I could only do this in 1:72 scale... Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hello,Mike - The Reds' give a magnificent display of skilled flying.You've given the same for skilled modelling.The aircraft,complete with her pilot and working lights make this superlative build as close as can be to the real thing.Inspirational.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Superb build, love the attention t detail & the lighting video. Can I ask which part number PJ pilot that you used? I have been looking for one to use in my Hawk but cant find one with that description? Thanks Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 I got mine from Hannants, I will look for the box and let you know the part number Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 You cant beat a Red Arrow's Hawk,and they don't come much better than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I got mine from Hannants, I will look for the box and let you know the part number Mike Much appreciated Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Really nice the pilot sets if off very nicely rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Absolutly beautiful! Perfect build! Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan214sqn Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Very nicely done indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Very nice build, looks very well done. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 looks fantastic great job on the finish and the pit and pilot looks great nice work.... love the lighting may I ask if they were expensive as after something similar for a few builds got planned.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT 876 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hi MikeLooks good apart from the rear seat it needs the safety cover fitted for the a/c to fly solo. This stops the straps and QRF from jamming the controls and smashing the canopy.see this http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/66454-132-revell-hawk-red-arrow/ post 36 a photo of the cover fitted to a Reds a/c. This is the only way I can link to a photo at this time. The build was done by Speedy. Hope this helps. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Paul thanks for that, yep your correct, but not what the client wanted, again thanks for the input. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Great build, looking very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT 876 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That's ok. As long as they paid you ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Absolutely cracking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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