Popular Post Diggers11 Posted November 1, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hi Everyone, This is the first time I have posted a model in the RFI section. As the title suggests this is the recent 1/72 tool Hawk from Revell (04921). The kit is good despite surprising amounts of flash for its age and bright red plastic (well it is a Red Arrows kit after all). As the kit only includes the very early short fin fillet and curved rear of the fuselage, I decided to complete it as XX164 of the Central Flying School, RAF Valley 1979. This meant I had to modify the kit seats to add the wider headbox. These were completed with homemade masking tape belts. I also lengthened the intake scoops behind the canopy, as these are too short in the kit. Various other details were scratch built like the pitot tube (albion alloys brass tube) and underside antennas (plasticard). The kit features no intake trunking, so these were blocked off with covers scratch built also from plasticard, referencing photos online. The moulded in beacons on the spine and ahead of the airbrake were replaced with offcuts of the clear sprue, sanded to shape. Photos online suggested that this aircraft lacked the blade antenna on the spine in its early days, so I left it off. The main decals are from Xtradecal's X72-166 set and the stencils are from the X72-168 set from the same company. The model was primed with UMP white followed by Mr Hobby's White and Light Aircraft Grey. The red was Revell Aqua Gloss Fiery Red. After some light weathering in was coated with Ammo by Mig Lucky Varnish Satin. The canopy detonation cord was hand painted as the detail is raised on the inside. I have plenty more Hawk decals left from the Xtradecal sets so I will have to build some more In the future. I hope you enjoy. Mark. 74 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 That is an extremely good looking Hawk. It's hard to believe that it's a 1/72 scale model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Fantastic looking Hawk! So much detail it does look like 1/48. It's certainly a hell of a lot more detailed and accurate than my 1/48 one anyway. The cockpit in particular looks real, one of the best 1/72 kits I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Wow, that is a great-looking Hawk and I completely agree that it could easily pass for 1/48. Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Lovely model that - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Wow, great job on your Hawk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I am not really into Hawks, but your model is definitely stunning! Congrats! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 A splendid looking kit, very nicely done Sir. The good old Hawk is such a lovely looking aircraft, beautiful lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Simply outstanding build there! Seriously.... Be proud of yourself with your build there. 🙌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnewton2701 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 That interior detailing is awesome. Well done. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Love a well finished Hawk and this is one. Excellent finish - looks 1/48 Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Wow. Is that really 1/72nd scale? Looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggers11 Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 Thank you all for your very kind words. It just goes to show that even when builds go wrong (the red paint peeled off when removing masking tape!), with a bit (maybe a lot) of work it can be turned around. Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I can’t believe that is 1/72. A brilliant rendition of the Hawk. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Without doubt, this is the best 1/72 Hawk that I have ever seen. Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmo G Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 superb! love the paint finish, wish my Hunter had turned out half as good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I’ll echo the others here with more plaudits and comments of praise. It’s great builds like this that make me wanna go out and buy a few and start building straight away. The final overall finish is so well executed. Welcome to the RFI section of this forum - such a fantastic start. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Well done Mark, your Hawk has intricate cockpit detail and a great paint finish-I wish mine looked like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 It’s hard to belive it’s 1/72, gorgeous finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Very nice Hawk!!! I love this colour scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Beautiful model - excellent paint job with a really nice scheme. Hard to believe it’s 1/72. Details are so crisp - helped along with some great pictures - Very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Amazing work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Wow - top notch build. Best Hawk in 1/72 I have ever seen. How did you do the IP? Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Great Hawk in very nice scheme! Looks like in 1/48 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickred Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 A class above Mark, very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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