Rick's Raspberry Ripple BAe Hawk

[rickoshea52]

Xtradecal have reprinted one of the decal sheets that I was contemplating for this build. As it is the cheaper option it looks like I will be doing the same scheme as Joe, sorry mate.


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[flyjoe180]

More the merrier Rick.

[rickoshea52]

These were waiting for me when I returned from holiday.


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[Guest]

Any progress dude

[rickoshea52]

Any progress dude

Not for a while mate, I've been focussing on my 1/24 Hurricane lately. That's close to the finishing line so I will be back on this one soon I hope.

[rickoshea52]

I have had some time to make a dent in this slowed (but not stalled) build. IP fitted with a bit of trimming so that the pilot's coaming wasn't fouling and secured with CA. The side consoles just don't look right with the seats dry fitted and may need jiggled about.


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The wings, horizontal stabilisers, intakes, airbrake and engine bay panel are also glued on with the airbrake in the closed position. The flap hinges were an interesting affair, the instructions are all wrong the part numbers for the flaps up/down hinge positions. The flaps themselves are going to be interesting to fit, one is too long for the trailing edge and the smaller section of the slotted flap has lousy guide markings for fitting! (Not shown here)


Some filling has been done but there is much left to including those holes in the wings for weapons pylons that won't be fitted.


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[Guest]

Nice and clean start. Looking good to me

[flyjoe180]

Looks good Rick. I've stalled somewhat too, but will get back into my Raspberry Ripple Hawk soon.

[Guest]

good start, looks well built!

[papa 695]

Some nice work Rick


Still plenty of time to get it finished

[rickoshea52]

Had a session on the ejection seats and cockpit, I still have the control columns to go in and some touch up and a wash. I trialled the canopy, dipped in Klear three times, for clearance over the seats.


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[flyjoe180]

Cockpit is looking good Rick. Sounds like this kit has a few minor niggles.

[rickoshea52]

Cockpit is looking good Rick. Sounds like this kit has a few minor niggles.

The model is okay, the detail kit was designed for the Italeri version so doesn't quite fit as neatly as you'd like.

[rickoshea52]

Canopy on, after some filling along the edge I can get it primed.


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[papa 695]

It's coming along Rick