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1:48 Hawk in Cliche Camouflage - My comeback Whif

Started by Ian the Kiwi Herder, November 06, 2008, 01:01:03 PM

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Ian the Kiwi Herder

November 06, 2008, 01:01:03 PM
Just the photos for now. There's a 'this is how I did it' article being finished for this little project, hopefully this will answer any questions that may come.

Anyhoo, here's the just the finished moel for now:-

Kit:- Airfix 1:48 BAe Hawk T1A
Paint:- All enamels, Xtracolour & Humbrol
Decals:- Various sources (thanks Duncan)
Extras:- None



BAe/Saab Hawk Mk54
No 10 Wing (Tactical Weapons Training Unit)
Swedish AF
Upsalla AB 1987

















As I mentioned this project will b subject to an article very soon. Thanks for looking and as ever all comments, questions, queries and suggestions are welcomed.

Ian
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Ed S

#1
November 06, 2008, 01:02:30 PM
Looks good!!  Gotta love that Swedish splinter camo.   :thumbsup:

Ed
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Martin H

#2
November 06, 2008, 01:12:54 PM
just wait till the boys from the swedish sig see this baby
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Unfortunately,
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Brian da Basher

#3
November 06, 2008, 01:21:00 PM
That's simply stunning, Mr Hunter-Gatherer! I love the contrast between the day-glow stripes and the camoflage!

Be prepared to receive the appelation due such a talented modeller.
:bow:
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Ian the Kiwi Herder

#4
November 06, 2008, 01:36:06 PM
Quote from: Martin H on November 06, 2008, 01:12:54 PM
just wait till the boys from the swedish sig see this baby

If they have a Web page, then feel free to copy one of the pics to them..... no prob

Ian
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)

MartG

#5
November 06, 2008, 01:36:33 PM
Now that is a real work of art !  :thumbsup:
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#6
November 06, 2008, 02:14:00 PM
WOW...just WOW  :thumbsup:  :bow:
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kitnut617

#7
November 06, 2008, 03:05:21 PM
Whoa !  awesome Ian,   :thumbsup: :bow:
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ChernayaAkula

#8
November 06, 2008, 04:06:13 PM
 :wub: Beautiful!
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#9
November 06, 2008, 04:31:26 PM
To quote the Aliens from Toy Story:

ooooooOOOOOOoooooo!!!

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sotoolslinger

#10
November 06, 2008, 05:19:38 PM
Now that is just really cool :mellow: :wub: :thumbsup:
Luverly job ;D
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Scooterman

#11
November 06, 2008, 06:16:50 PM
FECK

ME

RUNNING!!!!

:o :o :o :o :o :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bow: :bow: :bow:

Well done mate!

BlackOps

#12
November 06, 2008, 06:45:19 PM
Ian, the hawk is one of my very favorite aircraft, what you've done to it, well huba huba   :wub:
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cthulhu77

#13
November 06, 2008, 07:14:31 PM
*wolf whistle*    :cheers:

John Howling Mouse

#14
November 06, 2008, 07:28:33 PM
That's simply exceptional, Ian.  You are the master of finishes.   :bow:
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