Jasdf Hawk 100

[Captain Canada]

Looks wicked in that camo, Nev !

 

[Brian da Basher]

That's a really excellent camo job Nev!

Brian da Basher

[nev]

Mitsubishi T-4B Iruka, 501 Hikotai, JASDF

Licence built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the Hawk is in service with the JASDF as a basic jet trainer, Lead In Fast jet Trainer, and advanced weapons trainer.  Every front line fast jet squadron also has two each for use as hacks - roles include helping in type conversion, maintaining fast jet currency for pilots on ground tours, incentive rides, target towing and adversary/aggressor missions.

Known as the Iruka (Dolphin) in Japanese service, the versatile Hawk has proved popular, and with the additional orders placed for the T-4B (based upon the Hawk 100), total production in Japan currently stands at 242 airframes.







The model is actually only 95% complete - I still need to do a bit of weathering, a few details and then a flat coat (should get rid of streaky paint finish caused by only 1 application of Klear/Future).  Thanks go to Evan for the Woody Woodpecker decals, and Allan for the help with the Japanese language    

[cthulhu77]

Oh, would that be a great carrier based craft!!!!  Love the lines, and the camo came out just perfect.

[Supertom]

Sweeeeet

[Rafael]

Beautiful bird!!!

Rafa

[Brian da Basher]

Absolutely pro-style Nev! That's one really sweet, clean build! Two thumbs up!

Brian da Basher

[ysi_maniac]

Impressive execution. In 1 week !