BAE Systems Hawk 51, HW302, Jaska 4, Finnish Air Force Kauhava 1990.
1/72 Italeri, almost OOB, finished in MM enamels with Future and MM 20000 acrylic over kit decals.
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18 responses to BAE Systems Hawk 51, HW302, Jaska 4, Finnish Air Force Kauhava 1990.
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Craig Abrahamson said on February 21, 2017
What? You mean to tell us you didn’t “modify a few things”…? LOL
Seriously though, I like it….nice lookin’ build, Allan – along with great photos as well.
Allan J Withers said on February 22, 2017
Thanks Craig, I did say almost OOB.
Terry Schuler said on February 21, 2017
Nice Allan, I had to take a 2nd look, when I noticed it was 1/72. Very attractive paint scheme. Good work all around !
Allan J Withers said on February 22, 2017
Thanks Terry.
Greg Kittinger said on February 21, 2017
Nice work Allan, and something other than Aussie decals to boot! Nimble looking little thing, isn’t it?!
It looks nice in those Finnish colors.
Allan J Withers said on February 22, 2017
Thanks Greg, I will finish the one I’m doing with roos on it.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on February 21, 2017
Greg, the RAF used them as a second line fighter, with sidewinders, no less, and a centerline gun pod. “Shadow squadrons” drawn for the training establishment, OCUs (if that’s what they’re called nowadays) The Red Arrows flew them, too. Canadians use them as “lead in” fighter trainers. Those look even sleeker. Quite a success story.
Allan J Withers said on February 22, 2017
The list of operators is extensive, the RAAF uses them as a lead in fighter, see additional pic’.
Allan J Withers said on February 24, 2017
I am working on the Revell boxing of the Italeri Red Arrows, see additional pic’.
George Williams said on February 22, 2017
Tamiya did a “limited edition” 1/48 version in Swiss colours which looks very pretty. It’s such a great looking plane, looks good in any colour scheme, including this one.
Allan J Withers said on February 23, 2017
Thanks George.
Robert Royes said on February 22, 2017
Beautiful work ! I think another user is the USN, replacing the TA-4 as a trainer.
Allan J Withers said on February 23, 2017
Thanks Robert, Italeri do a 1/72 kit of the Goshawk in USN red and white scheme.
Allan J Withers said on February 24, 2017
See additional pic’.
P.k said on February 22, 2017
Like
Allan J Withers said on February 23, 2017
Thanks P.k.
Jeff Bailey said on February 24, 2017
Nicely done, Allan.
Allan J Withers said on February 25, 2017
Thanks Jeffry.