Hawker Sea Hawk

[Bill.B]

It’s been a while since I’ve completed a model and this has been due to some fairly serious family issues (enough said), but finally I’ve managed to do a quick build of what is probably my most favourite 50’s Jet, the Hawker Sea Hawk. This is the Hobbyboss 1/72 version of the Mk. 101 in German markings and as kits go the fit and finish of the parts is excellent, especially compared to the ancient Airfix moulding. The only mods I’ve done to the kit is the addition of a resin ejector seat and to replace the kit aerials with stretched sprue versions. I can already see one or two areas for improvement on my next aircraft build, but as ever any constructive criticism is welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S.

I quickly made a base from plasticard to sit the ‘Hawk on so I’ve swapped out the original photos for these. Hope you don’t mind. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 16, 2019 by Bill.B
Updated photos.

[stevej60]

Cracking job on her Bill,finished this kit in the W.German scheme too recently,also one of my favourite 50's jet's.

[Tbolt]

Very nice work 👍

[CJP]

The Hobbyboss Sea Hawk looks like a nice kit and you have done a great job on it - nice to see you've done the undersides in Sky and not light grey.

CJP

[RMCS]

Niiiice 

[Hobo]

Very nice. You can never have too many Sea Hawks!