Devilfish Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 A Flock? Whatever the name for the plural is, lol Anyway, built for a GB elsewhere. As I live on RAF Scampton I had to do a Red Arrow. Unfortunately the one kit in 1/48 with the current tail is the Hobbyboss one. The only good thing I can say about it is that it fits together well.... I've also wanted a TWU and CFS red/white aircraft, so the scene was set. The TWU aircraft is the Italeri kit, and the CFS one is the older Airfix kit. Decals for these two came from an aftermarket set, and the seats on all three were replaced with resin ones of the appropriate headbox design for their age. DSC_0837 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0827 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0830 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0829 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0823 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0825 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0826 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0832 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0836 by Paul Carter, on Flickr DSC_0834 by Paul Carter, on Flickr 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Devilfish said: A Flock? Whatever the name for the plural is, lol A 'cast' of Hawks, nice. Like the red & white (CFS?) one best but all look smashing. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 A 'training' of Hawks?? Must get out more! Great looking trio. Will a grey and an all black be joining them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunguska Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Bravo! Top effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Simon382 said: A 'training' of Hawks?? Must get out more! Great looking trio. Will a grey and an all black be joining them? Nah! I'll stick to the old school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Cracking trio, I do like the CFS scheme. I've read about the accuracy issues on the Hobby Boss kit but what are the other 2 like to build? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinpin Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Brilliant - I like the Camouflage one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 These look excellent! I did the old Airfix hawk and it was the only Airfix model I have done that gave me problems but a good part of that was awful decals so you picked a good one for using aftermarket decals. Your paint job on all of these is great, especially the gloss white and red as I know these are difficult get looking this nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 It's always good to see a thingy of Hawks. I particularly like the old school 79Sqn cammo one with the rocket pods. Sweet ! Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 14 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Cracking trio, I do like the CFS scheme. I've read about the accuracy issues on the Hobby Boss kit but what are the other 2 like to build? Pete The Hobbyboss one fits together well, but when compared to the other two, you can see just how inaccurate it is. It's like it's been over inflated, lol The Airfix one is simple enough, but showing its age, and the wings are often warped, because the plastic is very soft. Easily fixed, but annoying all the same. Also the instrument panels are nothing like the T.1... That leaves the Italeri one, which in my opinion is the best of the lot (not tried the Academy one yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Devilfish said: The Hobbyboss one fits together well, but when compared to the other two, you can see just how inaccurate it is. It's like it's been over inflated, lol The Airfix one is simple enough, but showing its age, and the wings are often warped, because the plastic is very soft. Easily fixed, but annoying all the same. Also the instrument panels are nothing like the T.1... That leaves the Italeri one, which in my opinion is the best of the lot (not tried the Academy one yet). Many thanks Paul. I did the Airfix one years ago but it met an unfortunate end (don’t ask!) Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Wonderful! The old schemes are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Nice trio of hawks. Like the red & white scheme, but it always looks good in camo. So next a grey one with a black tail, a black one...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Lovely trio! Can't pick a favourite out of the CFS and camo jets - equal points for both! Can I ask who makes the seats with the original style headboxes? Cracking builds, all of them! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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