Mr b Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Hi chaps I have just opened my next build.....The Revell Hawk.......I am sorry I did.... There is no side wall details....at all......and the fit looks a bit effy on the underside with a gap under the cockpit....holding the nose and rear flush. But who can complain about the size.....it's big and external details look ok That all for today.....thinking on how best to treat the red plastic..... Thinking of a clean config....with gear up n pilots in......saves me work on the barren cockpit n flaps to cut out....still early days yet.....also deciding on full camo or the red/white/grey scheme not too sure any suggestions will be considered Till the next update with hopefully some work done Best Regards Brian Edited May 3, 2016 by Mr b Kagemusha, Uncarina and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Good start! Some dark primer might help sort the red plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'm just doing a Hawk for the Eric Brown GB, and yes, it's got red plastic. Tamiya Grey Primer was suggested, it does seem to work. I'd recommend the Heritage aftermarket bits too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 PS: As for the scheme, red/white/grey is probably better - the full camo ones don't look right without a full ordnance load, and the Red Arrows boxing doesn't have that, as you know. Besides, red/white/grey is good - there are plenty of variations, have a look at Xtradecals' range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Thanks Brian and Michael.....noted on the primer.... I have seen your work Micheal...looks good......I do not plan to spend on aftermarket stuff for this kitty.....just a hopefully quick OOB build.....with just generic side wall detailing.....if I can pull it off Noted on the color suggestion.....thanks Best Regards Brian Edited May 4, 2016 by Mr b MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor K2 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 There is not much detail you can put on the cockpit sidewalls as there is only a form of sound proof padding on it between frames and stringers. The details of switches and and control knobs etc, are confined to the side consoles and I.P.'s. The left sidewalls in both cockpits have anti "G" valves connected to the ejection seats and L.P. cocks but both are items are barely visible once the seats are fitted. The floor in both cockpits needs raising by approximately 4mm which will help to correct the height of the ejection seats in relation to what is visible above the cockpit sills (the seats are the correct dimensions it is the floor that is too low). I agree that the heritage detail sets will help on a number of other issues. I hope this is of some help. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Cheers Victor for the information......will be going with an easy obb........ Got a small update.....been preoccupied and busy.....not much of Modelling done....and the red plastic is proofing hard to manage... Did some frame work....not meant to be a 100% representation just to make it full. Started on the seat frames too....painted with mr surfacer primer....next should be the base color and weathering Happy Modelling all Rgds F`s are my favs and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Ive recantly built 5 of these and used Mr Surfacer as a primer and it hides that red pefectly. The only place i had to touch up by hand was the edge of the gear doors where you cut them into parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Brian Nice start on the hawk and your detailing for the front offcie will look fine. For me, the key to the Hawk is the finish and she just cries out for a super gloss skin. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Cheers guys But the build will be stalled. I had to vacate my house.....due to some urgent stuff which requires immediate action. My wife and me are currently putting up at my dad's place....We were informed that we can get back to our place towards end of the month........another bummer would be that my internet will be restricted to my mobile phone but the positive would give me time to look up some old treasures at home...... Best Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Hello Folks I am back on this......finally got some useful progress to show The sides and cockpit is done Fitting is not very good but I think this is solely due to me........lots of clean up required.....in the front area..... Given the pilots an identity by painting the flag....but now I am committed to an Indonesian bird.....most like a camo bird ...as I saw a nice pic of one with a weathered paint job.....more on that when I come to painting Overall the kit itself is not too bad.......but ....take TLC.....and never did like the newspaper style instructions given by Revell......lucky they changed...... Thanks folks... Brian MikeC, F`s are my favs and Zero77 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Great stuff Brian - and love the figures! That gap underneath is probably due to one of the forward bulkheads being slightly out of position - on the one I built it all went together perfectly (as did the other two I have part built). Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Thanks Ian Yes...agreed ...I thought as much..you are spot on.....it's most likely the front cockpit front bulkhead....but I could not wrestle it was worried the whole thing would crack...the side......the kit looks pretty decent in fitting actually.......will not make the mistake on the next one ...I have 1 more..... Upwards and onwards....till the next update.....Rgds Brian Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Got some work done Just out of the bath...so that's y some parts look wet still Wings and all main parts on. Cleaned the seams.....and a nice hot bath.....also made some very primitive gun sights.....next will be to rescribe some lost lines.....and get the canopy on....thinking about the cockpit dividers revell has give a decal.... Maybe paint shop soon....all depends....happy Modelling folks Rgds F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Nice to see this one (and you) back, Brian! Great work, too. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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