RAAF Hawk (pics)

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Here are some pics of my 1/72 Italeri RAAF Hawk. I entered this in our club’s British-theme contest last March. The kit was detailed with scratchbuilt parts and Aussie decals were used. You can see more contest pics through our website: http://www.ipmsphilippines.com

All comments are most welcome.




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Excellent build on a relatively new RAAF bird.

Rob.

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I see you set your phaser on “STUNNINGG!”

thats fantastic what u did to that bird.
Could you elaborate what you did to the cockpit especially
the Ejector seats?

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awesome build. thankyou for sharing.

joe

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Showing off again, eh allan?? LOL! [:p] It’s about time this bird turned up here!

Gentlemen (and ladies), I have had the pleasure of seeing this one in person, and i just need to say that you wouldn’t think something so small can have so much detail! Keep up the good work Allan! [:D]

pssst! What are you building for the german contest and is there a 1/250 ship category?

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great picture , great model[bow][bow][bow]

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Thank you all for the kind words!

Shrikes,

Thanks, my friend. Havent really decided what to build for the German contest, but my mind is racing. Hehehe! A 1/250 ship category? Hmm… we’ll have to see about that. [:)]

Obiwan,

Thanks! I basically shaved off most of the details on the kit ejection seats. And after that I added mostly paper foil found on instant noodle lids and sheet styrene and wire for the details.

The cockpit details were also made up mostly of sheet styrene and clear acetate (for the instrument panel dials). I extended the sides of the cockpit tub so that it would fit snuggly to the cockpit. I made new instrument panels using sheet styrene for a more “crammed” look. Some corrections were also made on the instrument panel cowlings. Here are some progress pics:


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Excellent work. The cokpit detail is exceptional, especially in 1/72 scale. Congratulations on a very fine build.

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You’ve done a super job, thanks for the pics.

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I’m impressed - you make us Aussie Boys Proud!

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Wow, that’s one excellent job on that little bird! You have more patience and probably better eyesight than me, brilliant!

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Hey, Allan -
That looks great!!
Well done and keep posting your photos - thanks.

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Look fantastic. Good job from one who has personal experience with the Hawk (CT155).

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Thanks again for the compliments!

Filibert,

Thanks! The kit did give me some headaches though. I fear the eyesight may not be as good on subsequent models. [:D]

Luke,

Thanks, my friend. Im glad you liked it.

Vautour,

Thank you. Thats a very nice looking Hawk in your sig, if I may add. I wonder if decals are available for that.

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Sweet looking build. I hope that won the contest.

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allan:
super job on the Hawk, especially the cockpit details !
first the Chally in the armor forum, now this…
i am doubly impressed !
[tup][tup][wow]

frosty[:)]

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Looks great Allan…! Thanks for sharing…

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Thanks, Adam, Frosty and Dj!

Adam,

I was lucky I won an award for this one. Thanks!

Frosty,

Fancy meeting you in this forum. [;)] Whats your current project?