Testors (Hawk Models) 1/126 C-131 (JC-131.)

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Testors boxing of the old Hawk Models 1/126 C-131. My build is actually a less common JC-131. Decals from Caracal. Paints: Tamiya and Testors.

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Now that…is a sweet looking bird right there Douglas. Looks like the paint laid down verrry nicely on it too. Great work on a classy aircraft.

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Thank you! Took a ton of sanding to get the fuselage that smooth. Added a boomerang antenna from the spares box.

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I’ll just bet it did take a lot of “elbow grease” to whip those halves into shape. Those old Testors boxings needed a lot of work to make 'em shine like this one does. Cool addition with the kit bashing of the boomerang antenna too.

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Well done! An excellent metallic finish which makes this “vintage” kit POP!

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Thank you Tom. Tamiya Silver Leaf with a satin clear coat (Tamiya.)

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Nice job. I can only imagine what the parts looked like in the box. I like the military transports. I just got the Roden 1/144 convair CV-340 and a Caracal decal set to do a Samaratin.

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Excellent work! I remember that model as a kid. You turned it into an elegant showpiece.

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Thank you. The Roden 1/144 Convair 340 kit has surpassed it, but the Hawk kit is still a fun build.

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Is that a military version of the Convair 340?

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It is. Those Convair twins served the military for many years.