rob Lyttle Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I built this little kit as a paint test mule for my spraycan of "Rover-Vermilion" from Halford's. I had the 1.32 scale Hawk on the go at the time, and done a scratch built flap makeover on it. So when I looked at building this one, I started wondering what if......? It was a bit more fiddly at this scale, but worth having a go. It's a very noticeable feature of the Hawk that when they're parked the flaps are down, and they don't go up again until the engine is fired up. (BM walkaround pic) It's a feature that is ignored by all the makers, even in the huge 1.32 example by Revell. And looking around on the modelshow tables it doesn't seem to be something that modellers go for very often. Anyhow, I thought I ought to post her on here just to encourage any Hawk builders to reach for the knife and saw! I think it's worth the effort. Thanks for looking 😎 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Like it lots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Fraser-Urquhart Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Superb effort given the smaller scale build. I can't help but notice the lack of the white stripe accross the canopy though. Was this intentional as the attention to pick up on the flaps suggests a modeller with an eye for detail? Otherwise excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, Harry Fraser-Urquhart said: the lack of the white stripe Ah, good point Harry. The cockpit partition which carries that detail came out and is still awaiting a refit! Thanks for the reminder, I will get onto it. You're right, it was a bit fiddly, but I had pulled it off with the 1.32 kit and couldn't resist having a go at downsizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougC Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) You're right: a parked Hawk's not complete unless the flaps are down & in 1/72 they're fiddly little bu99ers! I've done it on 3 of mine now so I feel your pain... but it's well worth it. Edited July 30, 2019 by DougC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 6 hours ago, DougC said: You're right: a parked Hawk's not complete unless the flaps are down Agreed. Good job Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 On 7/21/2019 at 1:17 PM, rob Lyttle said: It's a very noticeable feature of the Hawk that when they're parked the flaps are down, and they don't go up again until the engine is fired up. It's a feature that is ignored by all the makers, Except Airfix and Italeri.....So, not ALL then.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Oh yeah @Devilfish. That Italieri kit in 1.48 does look like a good one. Just Revell that's bone idle....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 18 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Oh yeah @Devilfish. That Italieri kit in 1.48 does look like a good one. Just Revell that's bone idle....? The Italeri kit is very good, Hobbyboss also don't give the flaps down option, plus their shape is very bad... I recently built the 1/48 Italeri (camo), Airfix (red/white/grey) and Hobbyboss (Red Arrow) Hawks. Italeri definitely the best of the 3. DSC_0837 by Paul Carter, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 FINALLY got around to fixing the canopy partition in place! First, find the item in question..... Then make time to DO it...! 😇 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Very nice. It looks somehow much more complete with the divide in place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick231 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very nice! You are correct, infact I dont think I've ever seen this done with a 1/72 Hawk. If you dont mind I've saved your pics as a reference as I now plan on doing my own version, I just need to learn how to create my own open electronics bays and things to go for a full on open look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Nice Hawks Rob and Paul....and also for the heads up on the flaps. I'm usually a prop type of chap, but I have an itch to reach for a Hawk or two now. Has to be said, that the Hawk, like the Hunter, is one of those jets that just looks nice from any angle. It's a pretty aeroplane. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Eazy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 @rob Lyttle Hey!! That's a very good one! That's creative thinking, I never thought of it. Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Check the BM walkaround. Loads of info, Reds and others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 That's a fine build Rob I like the extra work on the lowered flaps sets it apart from the norm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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