Zero77 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Here is the work on the engine intakes. I've used the wall paint technique. The color should be a very light grey, but i've simply used a slightly satin white. It looks good for me. Then i've masked the intake ends, sprayed a coat of black and carefully glued the remaining parts. Then i had to apply some putty to erase a line that must not be there. After a bit of sanding it looks correct. Now the rear cockpit bulkhead. The CMK part is not very accurate, but it looks more busy than the revell part, so i've decided to use it. I've just drill the 2 holes and add some rivets (archer). andromeda673, mywifehatesmodels, Girlscanplay2 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aluxe Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 wow, nice job on the instrument panels; excellent progress, man, you're well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Can a moderator move this build into the WIP section, please? It stalled some months ago, but i think i will take it from the shelf of doom pretty soon. The poor abandonned model is always watching me, and i cant bear it anymore, i have to tackle it one more time ! Uncarina and Thomas Lund 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor K2 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi, I stumbled on this thread and I hope it get's redirected to the WIP section so that we can enjoy your progress. I know the Hawk fairly well and have worked on this very airframe both before and during it's display scheme. I agree that the rear bulkhead is not a true rendition of the real thing, as is the rear starboard side console, however as this area is almost impossible to see with a closed canopy. You are also correct in that the flaps are indeed in the "landing" fully lowered position when parked. There are also issues with the intake trunking but again it is only relevant if you were crawling down it. Also the cockpit floor needs lowering by a few mil but again it is only relevant if you are flying the aircraft. I have seen plenty of stunning models made with this kit and I am sure given the chosen scheme, as will yours. My own kit, though started, has joined the "pending" line of kits waiting for me to get in the mood again for the subject. I suffer from "over ambition" and would like to extend my limited skills before I feel confident enough to tackle the a fore mentioned issues with any kit and then I can then begin to call myself a reasonable competent modeler. I have been inspired by this site to try new techniques. I hope that your build will give me the desire to re approach my own Hawk build, my only problem would be as to which scheme to apply to it ( I have been on 19 and 208 Squadrons ). Best of builds to you, Bob. Derek B, Girlscanplay2 and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Can a moderator move this build into the WIP section, please? It stalled some months ago, but i think i will take it from the shelf of doom pretty soon. The poor abandonned model is always watching me, and i cant bear it anymore, i have to tackle it one more time ! Done! Kev Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nice ive been wanting to build that exact scheme. That pit looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 that cockpit is unreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Great start. I'm impressed with that intake. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks guys for the kind words, and thanks Kev for moving the thread. I hope to get back to it in a few days, maybe next weekend. I have to clean it from dust and gather every parts because there are sub-assemblies everywhere in the room. What i mostly fear is the decaling. With such large decals on so much large areas, it will certainly be tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hello, I will watch your build as well... I've bought this decal set too, but I have postponed this build because of the size of the decals too. I have worked with xtradecals before, and they are well responding to MicroSet and Sol. Do you know, if this particular color scheme was using a full set of stencils? I don't see them in any photos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have to check it at home. I have a few pictures of the scheme. But if i remember correctly, everything needed is included in the Xtradecals set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thank you for your fast reply - those black hawks are very cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Very nice Nicolas .... Quick question: is the presence of two "horizon balls" on the IP prototypical ? Hubert Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Very nice Nicolas .... Quick question: is the presence of two "horizon balls" on the IP prototypical ? Hubert That's when you want to be absolutely sure to be horizontal. Honestly, i dont know, i dont even have checked my references about it, and i did not even notice it. These are pre-printed IP, so i built them as they came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) It seems to be correct. It must be a kind of back up instrument (as the one on the right looks weird ) Edited September 16, 2015 by Zero77 F`s are my favs and Girlscanplay2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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