jonbryon Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 My plan is to stick the nose from a Hi Planes Mk 127 kit on the nose of my Airfix Mk 127! Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Not to high jack the thread but does anyone know which Hawk was used as a T-X (called Hawk AJT) demo that toured around the US? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 So just to be clear, I need the Hobby Boss Mk 127 for a CT-155 correct? Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Brad-M said: So just to be clear, I need the Hobby Boss Mk 127 for a CT-155 correct? Brad Correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yvesff Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 How about the Hobby Boss T Mk100/102 will that do for an RCAF machine ? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/401098108375?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slo-pine Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Appears to be same kit in both the Mk100/102 and Mk 127 boxes: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234953206-148-hawker-siddeleybae-hawk-t1a-mk67-mk100102127-by-hobby-boss-released-mk200208209-released/&page=2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Pincelli Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 13 hours ago, Brad-M said: So just to be clear, I need the Hobby Boss Mk 127 for a CT-155 correct? Brad Due to a mistake by Hobby Boss on which parts are included in each issue, the better kit to build a CT-155, Mk 127, or T.2 is actually the 100/102 kit. Hobby Boss have included the vertical stabilizer parts with the Chaff/Flare dispenser fairing in the Mk 127 kit, while they have included the standard vertical stabilizer without the chaff/flare fairing in the 100/102 kit. I also agree with Colin that the overall shape (especially the nose) appears to be more accurate on the HB versus the Airfix 100 series. The profile of the aft fuselage above the exhaust is also better. It may scale out just a tad bigger than the Airfix, but unless you display it right next to an Airfix Hawk I don't think it would be noticeable. I recently also picked up the 200/208/209 which looks nice. Just need some current Indonesian markings now... -Gabe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 3 hours ago, yvesff said: How about the Hobby Boss T Mk100/102 will that do for an RCAF machine ? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/401098108375?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Yes, that's the kit I used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 15 hours ago, Brad-M said: So just to be clear, I need the Hobby Boss Mk 127 for a CT-155 correct? Brad No, the Hawk 100/102 kit. http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=1173&l=en Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Okidoke, the Hawk 100/102 kit it is, Thanks Colin. Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Darn it I got the Mk 127 kit coming. I should have checked first. I may have been confused as I believe the Australians use the Mk 127 and I thought our aircraft were the same. Hmm have to figure out how to fix without getting another kit. It is plastic after all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Pincelli Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, skyhawk174 said: Darn it I got the Mk 127 kit coming. I should have checked first. I may have been confused as I believe the Australians use the Mk 127 and I thought our aircraft were the same. Hmm have to figure out how to fix without getting another kit. It is plastic after all. If Hobby Boss had included the correct parts in each kit, you would've been correct. It was their mistake to include the chaff/flare fairing in the 127 kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 19 minutes ago, Gabe Pincelli said: If Hobby Boss had included the correct parts in each kit, you would've been correct. It was their mistake to include the chaff/flare fairing in the 127 kit. Hey Gabe thanks so much for the info. So I was right sort of for what I needed and as you say it is an HB mix up. I actually have a series of walk around shots I took so I will have to dig those out and have a look. It is interesting that the Airfix boxing does say Mk 100 on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Pincelli Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, skyhawk174 said: Hey Gabe thanks so much for the info. So I was right sort of for what I needed and as you say it is an HB mix up. I actually have a series of walk around shots I took so I will have to dig those out and have a look. It is interesting that the Airfix boxing does say Mk 100 on it. Yeah, I think the "Mk 100" label on most kits simply refers to the 100 series with the main distinguishing features from other series being the lengthened nose, RWR fairing on the fin leading edge, and provision for wingtip missile rails. There are numerous detail differences between the various 100 series Hawks including cockpit layout, wing fences, centerline fuel tank/baggage pod, chaff/flare dispenser and other small details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 On 3/20/2017 at 10:01 AM, skyhawk174 said: It is interesting that the Airfix boxing does say Mk 100 on it. Yup. Biggest thing with the Airfix Hawk 100 is the fact that the cockpit instrument panels are for the early Hawk T1A trainer. On 3/20/2017 at 9:32 AM, skyhawk174 said: Darn it I got the Mk 127 kit coming. I should have checked first. I may have been confused as I believe the Australians use the Mk 127 and I thought our aircraft were the same. Hmm have to figure out how to fix without getting another kit. It is plastic after all. Yeah, not sure why HB included the chaff/flare fairing, when I have really never seen it used on the RAAF Hawks. Tail should be a fairly easy fix hopefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Guys, Does our Hawk use the MB Mk 10 seats? Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hi Brad, Yes, our Hawks use the Mk 10 seats (Martin-Baker Mk BA10LH to be exact). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 You beat me to it Colin, you win However after having said that you know how it is and a Mk 10 is not a Mk 10. By that I mean there may be some small differences. I think there is a resin version but not sure who makes it now. I think it is Wolfpack? Or was it Quickboost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 2 hours ago, skyhawk174 said: You beat me to it Colin, you win However after having said that you know how it is and a Mk 10 is not a Mk 10. By that I mean there may be some small differences. I think there is a resin version but not sure who makes it now. I think it is Wolfpack? Or was it Quickboost. Wolfpack makes said seats. http://wolfpack-d.com/catalog/htm/wp48143.html Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, skyhawk174 said: You beat me to it Colin, you win Yeah, I really slid in under the wire there. lol As for differences, the real seats have a number of differences, but in 48th scale, I don't think they are noticeable at all. For my Hobbyboss Hawk, I stole the High Planes resin seats I had installed in my older Airfix build, but for my next one, I'll be going with the Wolfpack seats, as they look close enough. Edited March 25, 2017 by Colin K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Roger..order placed on the Wolfpack set from Sprue. Thanks guys! Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks Colin, I thought so for the seat. Funny thing I just picked up a set of T-50 seats and now I can't remember what I got them for. I thought they were for this Hawk but now that I thnk about it no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 3 hours ago, skyhawk174 said: Thanks Colin, I thought so for the seat. Funny thing I just picked up a set of T-50 seats and now I can't remember what I got them for. I thought they were for this Hawk but now that I thnk about it no. Maybe you had a T-38C or a T-38M in mind - these both use a Mk16L seat that us pretty much identical to those used in the T-50. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Ok, I picked up my Hobby Boss 1/48 Hawk 100/102 kit today from the LHS in Victoria during my visit with my daughter. She gave me a couple of hours to hang out with a few of the local club guys. I noticed that most pics of the RCAF Hawk has a cubic ACMI pod on the left wing tip, where can I get one of those? Also, is that a drop tank under the belly? It's not in the kit. I have my excellent decals from Caracal coming to me along with some resin seats. Lastly, for now, what colour of blue is the CT-155 painted? TIA Brad Edited March 26, 2017 by Brad-M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) SO it is pretty funny that we are talking RCAF Hawks here and no one has put upa picture of it as yet. Here is one I took last summer. RCAF CT-155217 pic 1 by Chris Aleong And since we are talking tails on the Hawk here are a couple of shots RCAF CT-155271 pic 2 by Chris Aleong RCAF CT-155217 pic 4 by Chris Aleong So I should be able to something with the HB Mk127 and cut away the box at the bottom of the tail and not have to buy the Mk.100 kit. Edited March 26, 2017 by skyhawk174 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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