Roland Pulfrew Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Uh oh! Just realised that the Finnish AF GB has already started and I haven't!! Sorry all, new interest in my life at the moment , but she has sadly gone away for a few months so I guess I now have time to concentrate on getting on with this. Some box and kit photos to follow soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) Finally work has eased up a little so I might be able to start work on this. First things first: it is the Airfix 1/48 scale Hawk which I had planned to do in the old 3 colour scheme. Unfortunately, I can't find the relevant decals so it will now be done in the newer two-tone grey scheme. Here is the mandatory sprue shot: Edited April 26, 2010 by Roland Pulfrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Ah Bank Holiday Monday. Time for some modelling, although I think the new woman might berate me for not being out walking in the hills as it is/was such a beautiful morning!! Anyway progress so far - the cockpit is coming together. Detail seems not too bad, although it is still a little "chunky" in comparison to some of the other manufacturers. But so far only some seat straps added for the extra detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Nice start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 First things first: it is the Airfix 1/48 scale Hawk which I had planned to do in the old 3 colour scheme. Unfortunately, I can't find the relevant decals so it will now be done in the newer two-tone grey scheme. Er... top right of the picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 First things first: it is the Airfix 1/48 scale Hawk which I had planned to do in the old 3 colour scheme. Unfortunately, I can't find the relevant decals so it will now be done in the newer two-tone grey scheme. Er... top right of the picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Progress so far today Thanks Jonathan I meant I thought I had some aftermarket decals to do the Finnish AF 3 colour scheme, not the 2-tone scheme that comes with the kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Time to knock off for today but finished off with a quick coat of Halford's primer to pick out the faults. Sorry about the quality of these pics, but the fastest way to get them uploaded is to take them on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Right. After a couple of manic weeks at work, and as it's grey and overcast in the north of Scotland whilst the rest of you are basking in the sunshine of the warmest weekend of 2010, a bit of progress on my Finnish AF Hawk. Not much progress, but a bit at least. This Airfix kit is pretty good really. I have enjoyed it so far and am now thinking of getting another one out of the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 OK. My Hawk is Finnished (did you see what I did there ) A couple of pics of the "Finnished" article which I will also pop into the finished builds thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 That's a lovely finish on your finished Finnish Hawk, Roland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 nice finish well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Very nice, i really like the weathering Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Nice, work Roland, I'm still bemused why you didn't do it in the original 3 tone Finish scheme when you (seemimgly) had the decals right in front of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) You are/were right Jonathon. Can we put it down to a complete cock up on my part? I had it in my head that the three-tone scheme had bigger roundels than the grey scheme so I assumed that the kit deals wre for a two-tone grey aircraft as the roundels seemed very small. Once I had started I realised I was wrong, but then I didn't have the paint for the three-tone version so stuck with my error and did the grey jet. Edited June 6, 2010 by Roland Pulfrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Koktavý Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 You are/were right Jonathon. Can we put it down to a complete cock up on my part? I had it in my head that the three-tone scheme had bigger roundels than the grey scheme so I assumed that the kit deals wre for a two-tone grey aircraft as the roundels seemed very small. Once I had started I realised I was wrong, but then I didn't have the paint for the three-tone version so stuck with my error and did the grey jet. I am not sure if I understand well. However I think the grey camouflage with smaler roundels is right. Anyway, very nice Hawk, congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 I am not sure if I understand well. However I think the grey camouflage with smaller roundels is right. Anyway, very nice Hawk, congratulations David I thought I was right but I did a bit of research (after I built the kit) and found these: Early Finnish 3-tone Hawk scheme with large roundels Later Finnish 3- tone scheme with small roundels - I hadn't seen any pictures of this one So I assumed the small roundels were for the latest 2-tone scheme and did my kit this way With thanks to the original photographers and airliners.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thats really nice im building the same kit now but in a different scheme doesnt looks as nice as yours tho great job Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Koktavý Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Roland, thanks for explanation. I absolutely forget to this 3- tone scheme with small roundels . IMHO the small roundels looks much better on the 2 tone grey scheme. I also like the old three tone scheme, because the overlapping undersurface grey on the fuselage looks nice. I intend to build it in 1/72 scale (Italeri, Airfix). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL B Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Very nice work Roland. I particularly like your weathering. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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