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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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.
Thanks Craig, I did say almost OOB.
Nice Allan, I had to take a 2nd look, when I noticed it was 1/72. Very attractive paint scheme. Good work all around !
Thanks Terry.
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.
Thanks Greg, I will finish the one I'm doing with roos on it.
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.
The list of operators is extensive, the RAAF uses them as a lead in fighter, see additional pic'.
I am working on the Revell boxing of the Italeri Red Arrows, see additional pic'.
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.
Thanks George.
Beautiful work ! I think another user is the USN, replacing the TA-4 as a trainer.
Thanks Robert, Italeri do a 1/72 kit of the Goshawk in USN red and white scheme.
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Thanks P.k.
Nicely done, Allan.
Thanks Jeffry.