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Armstrong Whitworth Sea Hawk - RAN

Started by zenrat, February 22, 2017, 12:49:31 AM

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kerick

#30
February 25, 2017, 09:53:24 PM
This has made me get out the Sea Hawk I've had in the drawer of doom for far too many years. Found all the parts now I have to look for some usable decals.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

zenrat

#31
February 26, 2017, 02:21:23 AM
Airfix?
Do yourself a flavour and instead of being bone idle like me make yourself some more scale thickness UC doors.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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kerick

#32
February 26, 2017, 07:33:38 AM
It's been so long ago I've forgotten what manufacturer it was. Replacing the kit doors are on the to do list to finish this one. The kit doors are like armor plate. They have to go.
I was trying to fit a better seat so I have to find the metal one I bought.
Of course the instructions are long gone so I'm relying on actual aircraft photos for final assembly.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

The Rat

#33
February 26, 2017, 09:39:33 AM
This is a kit that I would love to see Airfix update. It deserves it.
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KiwiZac

#34
February 26, 2017, 12:08:26 PM
Hear hear. It always struck me as a very attractive aircraft and I was very jealous of my mate who had one.
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PR19_Kit

#35
February 26, 2017, 12:45:23 PM
Quote from: The Rat on February 26, 2017, 09:39:33 AM

This is a kit that I would love to see Airfix update. It deserves it.


Yes indeed, a Sea Hawk done to Airfix's current magnificent standard would really be something.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#36
February 27, 2017, 03:00:07 AM
Is there one anywhere to measure?
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

NARSES2

#37
February 27, 2017, 07:26:51 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 26, 2017, 12:45:23 PM
Quote from: The Rat on February 26, 2017, 09:39:33 AM

This is a kit that I would love to see Airfix update. It deserves it.


Yes indeed, a Sea Hawk done to Airfix's current magnificent standard would really be something.  :thumbsup:

It would be. I built the MPM/SH one and it's one of their more basic kits
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

#38
February 27, 2017, 11:50:59 AM
Quote from: zenrat on February 27, 2017, 03:00:07 AM

Is there one anywhere to measure?


Hell yes, quite a few. The RN Historical Flight even has one that flies!  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

loupgarou

#39
March 02, 2017, 08:57:45 AM
Very pretty, both of them.  :thumbsup:
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

Captain Canada

#40
March 02, 2017, 01:20:51 PM
I'd love to see one as well  :wub:
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

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Vive les Canadiens !
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Nick

#41
March 04, 2017, 01:29:51 AM
Excellent work there mate, those early jets are all beautiful.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: zenrat on February 27, 2017, 03:00:07 AM
Is there one anywhere to measure?

Did you know that one of our members has a website for this...?  http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/seahawk/survivors.php
He also wrote a very good book about the TSR.2   ;)

kerick

#42
March 04, 2017, 08:00:31 AM
I had a flash this morning....
Two seat trainer version....
Stretch the nose and long canopy. :wub:
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Glenn Gilbertson

#43
March 04, 2017, 11:14:58 AM
Or side-by-side ...

PR19_Kit

#44
March 04, 2017, 02:27:34 PM
Quote from: Glenn Gilbertson on March 04, 2017, 11:14:58 AM
Or side-by-side ...


That's VERY different, and typically Hawker-Siddley too.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit
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