Red Arrows Bae Hawk T.MkI; Revell 1/72
Red Arrows Bae Hawk T.MkI
(For the last months I've been busy building long projects and I wanted a quick-build. When I found this old-Matchbox-now-Revell half built and without some parts wreck that some one had given to me years ago, I decided to give it a go.)
I like aerobatic patrols and the Red Arrows were for some time on my todo list. I find the little Hawk quite beautiful and elegant and with their scheme, just irresistible.
The kit was given to me already built but without canopy and other small parts.I love challenges, so...
Other challenge was the gloss painting, something I've never done before.
At the end it turned out (with some flaws) ok. I'll have to try again with a better (and complete) kit.
It's just me or building these vintage kit is something special?
Hope you like.
Cheers,
Manuel
George Williams said on November 12, 2020
It looks terrific, Manuel, so good to see a plane not in camouflage or NMF. Your photographs are great, too. Definitely liked.
Manuel Magrinho said on November 12, 2020
@chinesegeorge
Thank you, Sir! For your kind words.
I am truly glad you liked.
John vd Biggelaar said on November 12, 2020
It is indeed an elegant plane and your build really shows that, Manuel.
You gave this old Matchbox kit a great looking finish.
Agree on the quality of the pictures, especially the one with the mirroring looks nice.
Manuel Magrinho said on November 12, 2020
@JohnB, thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated
Spiros Pendedekas said on November 12, 2020
What is better than finishing an already started (and with some missing parts) kit?
Answer: an an already started (and with some missing parts) Red Arrows Hawk kit!
This is such a nice result, my friend Manuel @magrus!
I just love the fact that you went on and finished this already started kit: you are happy to having built it, your friend is happy to see it finished, the kit it self (!) is happy to be completed and we are happy to watch!
Tackiling old, basic, even half finished kits is a modeling activity I love and I am joyful to see that I am not alone!
Well done!
P.S. The Red Arrows used to train In my Air Base (114CW, Tanagra AFB) for a full month (usually April), the last fifteen years. This meant three flights every day, most of them bieng their full aerobatic program, us at the Airbase being stunned! Those were such cool guys, Excellent piolts and a fantastic team!
Manuel Magrinho said on November 12, 2020
@fiiveten
Spiros, my friend, I don't know how to thank your kindness. Thank you for your review. I'm glad to bring those memories on the Reds. Lucky you 😉
Stay safe
Tom Cleaver said on November 12, 2020
Another Manuel Magrinho Masterpiece. This looks great, a fine "save."
I'm so glad I got to see them when they visited North America last year. Back in those pre-Jurassic days (it certainly feels like) when one could go to an airshow with 50,000 other people and think nothing of the crowds.
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
Manuel Magrinho said on November 12, 2020
Thanks a lot, Tom! That's very kind of you!
And thanks for the photo, I just can't remember when I saw my last airshow :-/
Waiting for better times!
All the best my friend
Robert Royes said on November 13, 2020
I love vintage kits, nicely done!
Manuel Magrinho said on November 13, 2020
Me 2 😉 thks Robert!
Greg Kittinger said on November 13, 2020
Looks great! Well done.
Manuel Magrinho said on November 13, 2020
Thks Greg! You're very kind