Rick's Airfix 1/48 BAe Hawk T1 ETPS Raspberry Ripple

[rickoshea52]

Here is my belated Raspberry Ripple BAe Hawk T1 in the colours of The Empire Test Pilots School. This is the Airfix 1/48 kit and was not too bad a kit to build, the paint scheme was more of a challenge as it is all straight lines which can be tricky to keep true. I used Vallejo Model Air paints and varnishes throughout - the polyurethane varnish was used on this with good results. Weathering was just a pin wash for the panel lines and nothing else.


Thanks for looking and the following during the build - http://www.scale-models.co.uk/thread...ae-hawk.31263/

[Guest]

Excellent work all round on this Hawk.


My brother used to work on the Hawk's when he was at Valley.

[Robert1968]

This is one true piece of really fine artwork on the paint job ( great build and I did follow its creation )


She really looks nice and the lines perfect and very subtle weathering.


I really like the bright colours


Regards


Robert

[papa 695]

Lovely work there Rick

[Guest]

I don't know if is the colour or the photos.....but she looks so real!!


I really love it Rick, excellent build

[Guest]

That is a beauty.


Scott

[yak face]

Fantastic job Rick , the hawk looks so good in this scheme, which must have been tricky like all the raspberry ripples. Weathered and washed to perfection too - not an easy thing ti get right on white . The base is excellent too , complements the build without distracting the eye , great result , cheers tony

[PhilJ]

Nice one Rick, I know exactly what you mean about keeping those straight lines so well done mate

[Guest]

Great work on this one Rick, paint job is spot on.

[Guest]

Cracking build and paint job Rick it is one of those paint schemes you miss seeing on airframes.

[rickoshea52]

Fantastic job Rick , the hawk looks so good in this scheme, which must have been tricky like all the raspberry ripples. Weathered and washed to perfection too - not an easy thing ti get right on white . The base is excellent too , complements the build without distracting the eye , great result , cheers tony

I totally agree with you Tony. When I saw the photo of it side on you realise just how good a looking jet the Hawk is and this scheme in particular really suits it.

[rickoshea52]

Thanks for all the comments guys. Of all the builds I've done so far this is one I am really pleased with. Thanks also to those who have taken part in the SIG or are still plodding away (come on Joe).

[Dave W]

Nice work Rick.

[flyjoe180]

Beautifully finished Rick. That really does look smart. I will finish it's little brother one day soon hopefully. Your Hawk is truly inspirational, great job mate.