LSP_Kevin Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Howdy folks, K2 takes a look at one of Revell's LSP Hawk kits for us: Revell-Germany 04849: BAe Hawk T.1A Thanks, Kevin! Kev LSP_K2, Out2gtcha and Menelaos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks for the review. I built the Red Arrows boxing but painted it up as a black trainer. Nice kit. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks for the review. I built the Red Arrows boxing but painted it up as a black trainer. Nice kit. It is indeed a very nice kit, all things considered. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Great review! And oh boy, is that light grey styrene easier on the eyes than the crimson plastic Red Arrows boxing. Plus you get SNEB rocket pods if such appeals. G-factor made some legs for this kit which are available only on an intermittent basis. Not sure they're really needed but some of the crimson pops were short moulded in the legs department (probably a QC issue related to the blinding effect of the plastic). Tony LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Great review!And oh boy, is that light grey styrene easier on the eyes than the crimson plastic Red Arrows boxing. Plus you get SNEB rocket pods if such appeals.G-factor made some legs for this kit which are available only on an intermittent basis. Not sure they're really needed but some of the crimson pops were short moulded in the legs department (probably a QC issue related to the blinding effect of the plastic).Tony I didn't have a problem with the crimson plastic. I just wore sunglasses when I was building it. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 ive built 5 of these and there are a few things to note 1 - the gear legs are ok but after 3 or 4 years the plastic goes and the wheels / undercart bend 2 - the canopy det chord decals is a pain in the rectum 3 - the seats are nothing like the Mk10's they are ment to be, heritage do some very nice one and even a early seat with the bigger head box 4 - pay attention to which aircraft you want to build and at what time as the tail finlets were changed (both are in the box) 5 - again take note of the parachute pack - there are variations throughout the fleet, both in the box 6 - tyridium models do a excellent but cheap lighting kit for it https://www.tirydiummodels.co.uk/index.aspx?pageid=2467893&clear=1&preview=1%5BURL=http://s993.photobucket.com/user/warren_monks/media/Smal%20New%20Card_zpsc9igvcuw.jpg.html&tag=Tirydium-Models 7 - if building the red arrow, you need 2 sets of decals layered as the white is very thin anyone building or planning one, give me a shout i have a full walk round of photos and have got every decal sheet out there for it - (my long term plan is to build every RAF / RN hawk that has been in service, i have biult 58 now) RLWP, LSP_K2, Jeff and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Great review K2! Its a neat little kit, and glad they did eventually move away from the bright red plastic. Mark M and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) 2 - the canopy det chord decals is a pain in the rectum Then don't put them there :rofl: Edited February 2, 2018 by TonyT Jeff, LSP_K2, RLWP and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Nice review Kevin! Thanks! She sure looks good in grey plastic! Cheers Alan LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 anyone building or planning one, give me a shout i have a full walk round of photos and have got every decal sheet out there for it - (my long term plan is to build every RAF / RN hawk that has been in service, i have biult 58 now) Have you ever considered having them uploaded to our walk around section? Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 i wou Have you ever considered having them uploaded to our walk around section? ld have done, pre photobucket drama, as they were all on there, however if i get time ill start to re upload them (there are a couple of hundred for the t1 and same for the t2 LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 now i know where i went wrong Then don't put them there :rofl: Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Mark, K2 is alluding to the idea of sending them to me to become a new Walkaround article on our website. Any interest? Kev LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) Super nice review ! Only one big problem. I have made some research and this very good kit is no longer available anywhere on the planet. (please do not talk to me about eBay I want to buy my kits the right price, not 10 times the price). Lets hope Revell will eventually re released it. SharkOwl Edited February 3, 2018 by SharkOwl Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Super nice review ! Only one big problem. I have made some research and this very good kit is no longer available anywhere on the planet. (please do not talk to me about eBay I want to buy my kits the right price, not 10 times the price). Lets hope Revell will eventually re released it. SharkOwl thats because i have them ALL!!! is you are in Europe, 'The works' often have them in stock, i bought several from them at £9.99 each, im sure there are lots still in model shops in the UK LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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