BAE Hawk T1, XX253 312089, Red Arrows, RAF Cranwell England 2000.

Started by Allan J Withers · 36 · 5 years ago · 1/72, 100yotRAF GB, aerobatic, BAe, Hawk, RAF, Red Arrows, Revell
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    Allan J Withers said 6 years, 2 months ago:

    1/72 Revell, almost OOB, still working on this, had trouble with painting, not happy with colors or finish of first two reds and then the last one wouldn't dry so I've sealed it with a coat of Future, more to follow !

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    Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said 6 years, 2 months ago:

    Allan, looks good! Whose red do you favor for this?

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    Ferry Dierckxsens said 6 years, 2 months ago:

    Nice little kit Allan, and looks great. Quite some weight in the nose.

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    Allan J Withers said 6 years, 2 months ago:

    Thanks Bernard, I started with Xtracrylix red arrows red which was way too bright, more so than their enamel equivalent, then Humbrol 174, didn't like the finish on this, next was the kit recommended Revell 330 which didn't dry completely so I sealed it with Future, I've since bought a new tin of 330 which does dry so at this time it is my preference. -------------
    Thanks Ferry, only 4 grams, kit says 10 grams, my Finnish Hawk also has 4g which is more than enough to keep its nose down.

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    Paul Barber said 6 years, 2 months ago:

    Thanks for starting this one Allan! Can't wait to see developments. Have you looked at Humbrol 238? Comes as enamel or acrylic.

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    Allan J Withers said 6 years, 2 months ago:

    Thanks Paul, I've not seen this as yet, will have a look at my local shop, also thanks for the heading pic !

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    Allan J Withers said 6 years ago:

    I have some decals on this now, not looking too bad I think ! still some details to add.

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    Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said 6 years ago:

    Allan, looking real good!

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    Allan J Withers said 6 years ago:

    Thanks Bernard.

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    Paul Barber said 6 years ago:

    Beautiful work again, Allan - that red nails it, and the canopy is perfect!

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    Allan J Withers said 6 years ago:

    Thanks Paul.

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    Ferry Dierckxsens said 6 years ago:

    Looking fantastic Allan.

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    Allan J Withers said 6 years ago:

    Thanks Ferry.

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    Allan J Withers said 5 years, 11 months ago:

    A fresh coat of paint and Future on the undercarriage doors and the legs almost ready !

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    Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said 5 years, 11 months ago:

    A more colorful trainer! Glad you found a red that "fit". Looks really good!