Zhou Kun Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) This Hawk comes from Chinese domestic factory Trumpeter. The model was bulit almost straight out of box, except for modifications on wings. I removed the small wing fences that were intended for model Hawk 51, Hawk 60, Hawk 65 and Hawk 67, and added stall strips on the leading edge of wings. The model was painted with white and yellow primers, then painted with Super Italian Red. All paints used were from Gunze. Decals are thin and soft. Several layers of Gunze GX100 clear coats were applied before polishing and applying decals. A few layers of Gunze GX100 clear coats were applied over the decal before final polishing. One should be careful with decals under wings since Hobbyboss did not cut out the place were flap hinges are placed. The detonation cord inside the canopy is simulated with white decals, which were a bit smaller than the embossed detail on the plastic part. Other than the small issues above, it is a pleasant experience to bulid the Hobbyboss Red Arrows. Edited October 4, 2018 by Zhou Kun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zhou Kun Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Edited October 4, 2018 by Zhou Kun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zhou Kun Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Edited October 4, 2018 by Zhou Kun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zhou Kun Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Some work in progress photos here: Hobbyboss provided a wrong type of ejection seat. By the time I realized this mistake, i had already put the nose section together and glued it. Edited October 4, 2018 by Zhou Kun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zhou Kun Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) The painting progress Edited October 4, 2018 by Zhou Kun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zhou Kun Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Edited October 4, 2018 by Zhou Kun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Superb finish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Nice smooth paint job worthy of demo birds. They both looks great! Thanks for sharing. -co Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pbrain Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 What are beautiful building! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Really super detailing on the cockpit and seats especially. V nicely done all round, lovely little red bird 👊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sabre45 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Nice build. Like the Red Arrows, best demo team in the world. Han Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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