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Space:1999 - 1/48 Mk.IX Hawk - Scratch Build - Complete


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Here is my completed 1/48 scale scratch built Hawk Mk.IX from Space:1999, as seen in the episode titled "War Games".

 

I have been wanting to do a 1/48 scale Hawk ever since I had the equally mad idea of making a scratch built 1/48 Eagle back in 1999.

 

I tried to get as close to the 'screen' model as my ability and sanity would allow; orange over white with white anti-glare panels and subtle greys and silvers to pick out the panels and dark weathering powders to bring out the highlights.

 

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For comparison, all in 1/48 scale, the Eagle has flown in with our two curious Apollo astronauts, and an interloper in the form of a Naboo N1 star fighter from Star Wars the Phantom Menace.

 

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I really enjoyed the process of building this model, especially with it being from scratch; overcoming the the problems of structural integrity, building some quite complex shapes and finding bit's to use on the ship from all sorts of unexpected places... like the bathroom cabinet!

 

The original build can be found here

 

Space:1999 - 1/48 Mk.IX Hawk - Scratch Build

 

Hope You like it.

 

Karl

 

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4 minutes ago, MarkSH said:

Genuinely great builds. Enjoyed watching them come together. Excellent work.... what's the next iconic scratchbuild?

Thanks Mark - I'm might give myself a rest and do a few kits first I think!!

 

Karl

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3 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said:

Fabulous stuff.

 

And, If you choose to accept it, I just found your next challenge.

One I've never seen before...

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Yep - them little cargo boxes / containers should be no problem ;)

 

Karl

 

PS - The ship - I don't believe it's cannon; think I've seen it on a Facebook fan art group before. Interesting design though.

 

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On 11/4/2018 at 8:34 PM, Pete in Lincs said:

Fabulous stuff.

 

And, If you choose to accept it, I just found your next challenge.

One I've never seen before...

https://66.media.tumblr.com/7d01bbd5285d8e01f84242ca0cb89f75/tumblr_pgrn9wy9Fn1qbpemno1_1280.jpg

The hybrid offspring of an Eagle and Thunderbird 2? That never appeared in the show, but the concept is clear.

Has anyone built a Swift, Super Swift, or Ultra Probe?

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On 11/5/2018 at 9:39 AM, Steve Coombs said:

The hybrid offspring of an Eagle and Thunderbird 2? That never appeared in the show, but the concept is clear.

Has anyone built a Swift, Super Swift, or Ultra Probe?

 

I have seen a Swift scratch built by someone on a Facebook group, and it was very impressive, including it's size; I think it's much bigger than the Eagle and in 1/48 would be massive.

 

...Mmmm....

 

Karl

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