twp1 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Hi, I'm hoping to start a build of 2 of Italeri's T-45 Goshawk. I purchased Caracal Models decal sheet which states that Fine Scale Modeler issue October 2009 contains a detailed article describing the necessary modifications to make the kit more accurate by addressing the incorrect wing tips and missing ventral fin. So far, an internet search has drawn a blank on this article. Would anyone have either a link or the ability to send me a pdf of this article so I can complete the changes without too much guess work and giving me half a chance of doing it right first time? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I might have a copy filed away in the loft - I'll try to mount an expedition have a look for it before the end of the weekend if you can't get any help elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I have that issue. Let me scan it and send you a PDF. PM me your email addy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) As I recall, there are a lot more significant corrections that would need to be made to the Italeri/Wolfpack T-45 kit to make it an accurate model. IIRC, the kit as it comes is only accurate for the prototype T-45A, as it has none of the aerodynamic modifications made later for the operational aircraft. I remember reading a build article that contained excellent and detailed text and photos used to build an accurate T-45C...basically throw everything away except the canopy and build a T-45 around it! The finished model was incredible, but 'way beyond my skills, so I gave up any idea of building a T-45 until a better kit was released. I will try to find the article or at least tell you where to find it. I do recall that the nose and lower fuselage contours had to be made deeper to house the twin wheel nose gear as well as bulging the lower fuselage at the main gear bays to house the fatter wheels and tires fitted, in addition to numerous other mods to the wings, wing tips, stabilizers, etc. Mike Edited April 22, 2019 by 72modeler corrected spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Personally I'm still waiting for Italeri's promised repop of the T-45 so I can do the two CONA planes that Draw Decals does markings for. But it is taking forever for them to get around d to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Kevin Callahan said: Personally I'm still waiting for Italeri's promised repop of the T-45 so I can do the two CONA planes that Draw Decals does markings for. But it is taking forever for them to get around d to it. I've got two Italeri T-45s squirrelled away, one of which at least is destined for a sheet of Draw decals CONA scheme (I like the blue tailed one. ) The other in a service scheme. @Creepy Pete, any chance of a scan of those improvements too. I know there is some work required on the wings leading edges. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Bunker Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Whilst it is not in 1/72, this article by Meindert on converting the Revell 1/32 Hawk into a T-45 Goshawk may be of use to you. I remember at one time Airfix promised a T-45 kit in 1/72. I'm surprised they don't do it as I think it would be a good seller on both sides of the pond. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 We could do with decent 1/72nd kits of the T-45 and the Hawk 200 to go with the various T.1/100 models that have been released. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Truro Model Builder said: We could do with decent 1/72nd kits of the T-45 and the Hawk 200 to go with the various T.1/100 models that have been released. +1 for a Hawk 200. Some great schemes to go with the punchy looking single-seat Hawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 @stevehnz, sure, no problem. PM me your email address. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 4/22/2019 at 9:07 AM, Nigel Bunker said: I remember at one time Airfix promised a T-45 kit in 1/72. I'm surprised they don't do it as I think it would be a good seller on both sides of the pond. That promise must‘ve been in 1991 or so, with a photo in the catalog... I guess they realised they couldn’t simply tweak it out of their legacy Hawk... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 A big thanks to @Creepy Pete for some very useful scans, it starts to make some sense now. Stwve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBP1538 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I tackled this conversion a few years ago. Fairly straight forward iirc. Here's a link... http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/289680-172-t-45c-goshawk/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Sigh. There goes another great idea...! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 12:20 AM, TBP1538 said: I tackled this conversion a few years ago. Fairly straight forward iirc. Here's a link... http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/289680-172-t-45c-goshawk/ Funnily enough, I found that I'd already bookmarked that, a really nice build. I'm keen to do one of mine in the retro scheme done for the CONA a few years ago. I've some Draw decals for it. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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