Monty Python Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Currently building the Airfix Javelin and thinking of my next project. Been looking at the 1/48 Hobby Boss Tornado F.3 and Bae Hawk T.1a kits and after some feed back on them. Any points to watch out for during the build. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I don’t have either kit but the Hawk is probably the better bet. The Tornado has a number of errors, not least of which is the shape of the front fuselage which produces curved canopy sills. Those on the real jet are ruler straight. Another peculiar feature is that the incorrectly shaped thrust reverser buckets are intended to be displayed in a semi-deployed position which is not prototypical, they’re either open or closed. I’m sure others who know more will be along shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Don't go for those two kits! Especially the Tornado has lots of flaws.. If Hobbyboss is obligatory, take a SeaVixen... although also here the Airfix one is better! Hobbyboss excells in fit usually, and in surface detail.... I guess you want a Brit, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 minute ago, exdraken said: Don't go for those two kits! Especially the Tornado has lots of flaws.. If Hobbyboss is obligatory, take a SeaVixen... although also here the Airfix one is better! Hobbyboss excells in fit usually, and in surface detail.... I guess you want a Brit, no? Have got the Airfix Sea Vixen in the to do pile. Hobby Boss is not the manufacturer of choice, it's just when looking for a Tornado F.3 I also came across the Hawk T.1a as well. I know the Airfix T.1a has a few flaws and wondered if the HB put them right. Yes I do only do RAF/FAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Take the Revell/ Eduard F3.. The Hobbyboss has a very strange canopy amongst others.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocatlub Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 The HB hawk is oversize over the wing span approx 10mm and gives the appearane of being generally biggger than 1/48, and the Sea Vixen has a lot of silly problems, and the Tornado has a number of faults. Stick with Airfix or Italeri for the Hawk and Revell for the Tornado, not an easy build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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