I may have started something!!

Pantherman · Mar 9, 2023

Having recently built a concorde for a friend I have been asked to build a red arrow hawk for someone else.

Not my usual line of building but he is providing the kit so I will give it a go.

My only aircraft I intended to do was a Stuka, keeping with the German theme. I prefer my armour builds.

Anyway, photo attached and I will update as I go. Pantherman.

urumomo · Mar 9, 2023

You're supposed to encourage these people to join SMA and tackle these kits themselves .
You need to start a weekend workshop for training new addicts !

Pantherman · Mar 9, 2023

urumomo said:
You're supposed to encourage these people to join SMA and tackle these kits themselves .
You need to start a weekend workshop for training new addicts !

True, but I wouldn't get free kit's to build.
Pantherman

blakeh1 · Mar 9, 2023

Pantherman said:
True, but I wouldn't get free kit's to build.
Pantherman

I get paid in models for any commissions I do. I figure I am just going to turn it around and spend it on models anyway

plus, if the person can find a good deal on things, they can get off even cheaper. I am not picky when it comes to things being used, opened, or not in mint condition

Mike T.C.S.M · Mar 10, 2023

I'll be watching this build intently as I happen to live in the county where the arrows are bassed

Pantherman · Mar 10, 2023

Mike T.C.S.M said:
I'll be watching this build intently as I happen to live in the county where the arrows are bassed

No pressure then !!
Pantherman

Pantherman · Mar 12, 2023

Pantherman said:
No pressure then !!
Pantherman

Made a start, just waiting for some new paints to arrive as german grey on a red arrow just doesn't seem ideal !!
Pantherman

Mike T.C.S.M · Mar 14, 2023

Pantherman said:
Made a start, just waiting for some new paints to arrive as german grey on a red arrow just doesn't seem ideal !!
Pantherman

Looking good Pantherman the flew over my head about an hour ago

spruecutter · Mar 14, 2023

Nice looking cockpit in that "can of soup". Reminds me of my childhood and Campbells tomato soup, not sure why.

Pantherman · Mar 14, 2023

spruecutter said:
Nice looking cockpit in that "can of soup". Reminds me of my childhood and Campbells tomato soup, not sure why.

Just add wings, tail and nose cone. You can't tell the difference !!
Pantherman

spruecutter · Mar 14, 2023

Have to admit the Red Arrows mounts are quite a bit more "aerodynamic" than a tin can! Were all their planes 2 seaters? I kinda would like to do a Snowbirds aerobatic plane someday, guess someone finally molded a new molding of one, CT-114 Tutor.

Pantherman · Mar 15, 2023

spruecutter said:
Have to admit the Red Arrows mounts are quite a bit more "aerodynamic" than a tin can! Were all their planes 2 seaters? I kinda would like to do a Snowbirds aerobatic plane someday, guess someone finally molded a new molding of one, CT-114 Tutor.

All red arrows are BAE Systems Hawk T1 twin seated training aircraft. They have an uprated engine and small modifications for production of the colored smoke.
Pantherman

Pantherman · Mar 17, 2023

Pantherman said:
All red arrows are BAE Systems Hawk T1 twin seated training aircraft. They have an uprated engine and small modifications for production of the colored smoke.
Pantherman

Little bit further along. Think I will tidy up the cockpit details before I glue the fuselage.
Pantherman

Pantherman · Mar 18, 2023

Chrissy said:
I'd attend one of your training workshops, eager to learn

An hour of reading through some of the threads is probably a far better way to learn new skills, I'm only a beginner here.
Pantherman

Pantherman · Mar 18, 2023

Pantherman said:
An hour of reading through some of the threads is probably a far better way to learn new skills, I'm only a beginner here.
Pantherman

Got the fuselage glued together and have filled a few minor gaps. Assembled the wings so tomorrow will be sanding and dry fitting them together.
Pantherman

Pantherman · Mar 19, 2023

Pantherman said:
Got the fuselage glued together and have filled a few minor gaps. Assembled the wings so tomorrow will be sanding and dry fitting them together.
Pantherman

I'm looking for some advice.
I have watched a few videos of this build and no-one has primed before painting. I always clean down and prime, this build would be in light grey but thought I would put it out to you guy's for your opinion.
The top coat is vallejo vermilion which would be red on the red plastic.
Pantherman

Pantherman · Apr 8, 2023

Pantherman said:
I'm looking for some advice.
I have watched a few videos of this build and no-one has primed before painting. I always clean down and prime, this build would be in light grey but thought I would put it out to you guy's for your opinion.
The top coat is vallejo vermilion which would be red on the red plastic.
Pantherman

So I have done a bit more as can't keep my friend waiting for his Red Arrow much longer. Just got decals to finish this weekend, do some touching in and gloss coat.

The canopy is a real pain, prefer a tank turret any day !!
Pantherman

Pantherman · Apr 9, 2023

Pantherman said:
So I have done a bit more as can't keep my friend waiting for his Red Arrow much longer. Just got decals to finish this weekend, do some touching in and gloss coat.

The canopy is a real pain, prefer a tank turret any day !!
Pantherman

A little more done. Got to work on the canopy, do a little filling and touching in, add the canopy decals and I'm done.

Hope my friend will be happy as he has waited 6 weeks for it.
Pantherman

Down Time · Apr 9, 2023

Don't she look as sharp as can be!!!!
Looks great!!!

Pantherman · Apr 10, 2023

Down Time said:
Don't she look as sharp as can be!!!!
Looks great!!!

Thanks, much appreciated. Considering how small the aircraft was it took way longer than I was expecting.
Pantherman

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