Lord Riot Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 To me the red, white and grey scheme is the best for this aircraft, and the one I remember from various airshows and bases in the 80s. I used the Airfix Red Arrow kit for this build, with thanks to @Dr. Quack for the etched instrument panels. I also bought some CMK resin seats and Xtradecal stencils. I did a small amount of scratch building, just a couple of aerials and the canopy mirrors, handle and hinges and some detail inside the airbrake. The kit went together reasonably well, though I needed filler around the intake joins and wing roots. Nice that Airfix included the option to have the flaps down. XX314 was delivered to the RAF in July 1980. After serving for many years with 4 FTS at Valley it was also operated by 100 Sqn. The model shows the aircraft in its mid-80’s heyday whilst at Valley in the fast-jet pilot training role. All comments and suggestions welcome! 30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 That brings back happy memories of the BBC TV Fighter Pilot series. You've done a fantastic job with this one and presented it with some very nice photography. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 A terrific rendition of the HS Hawk in its most colourful livery. Well done and thanks for sharing. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Lord Riot said: To me the red, white and grey scheme is the best for this aircraft, and the one I remember Likewise. Thoroughly enjoyed the WIP and a lovely looking Hawk to finish with 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Looks lovely in this scheme. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbasher Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Excellent! I’ve just finished the Italeri Hawk in the grey air defence scheme but yours is a stunner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Looks great. Very nice job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 That turned out really well and I have to agree they do look fab in the red, white and grey scheme. great stuff. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Very nice indeed. The red and white scheme; once a common sight over hills an valleys of North and Mid Wales. Good times. Well done. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 A beauty. I enjoyed the wip thread, and now the final photos show the quality of the build and finish. Very nicely done. Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Outstanding build. The cockpit is astonishing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Thanks for the comments gents! Even though this Airfix kit is now quite old it was reasonable to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 That looks awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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