Hello from a new member!

[Guest]

Hi,

I've just got back into modelling after a long hiatus. I'm mostly into 1/24-25 cars and 1/72 aircraft. Thanks to the dubious pleasure of evilbay coupled with my own impulse purchases, I now have quite a pile of both subjects to get cracking on. Since this is the aircraft forum I will concentrate on those for now:

Old Airfix F80 Shooting Star (bought off ebay, I actually ended up with two of these)

Old Revell Boeing Stearman

Old Matchbox Boeing P12 (bought because I got this plane and the Stearman confused)

Matchbox Red Arrows Hawk

Matchbox Tornado F3

Italeri T45 Goshawk

Airfix 2008 Red Arrows Hawk

Airfix BAe Hawk 120 Demonstrator.

As you can see, there is a bit of a Hawk thing going on, this wasn't entirely intentional but it is a plane I love, and seeing as how I have four I might do a bit of a compare and contrast between them and post it up here. Most interesting will be between the two Airfix Hawks, as there is a significant parts and price difference between the two (the one 120D is £7.99, the Red Arrows one £5.99).

I have decided to stick to 1/72 for now as the models are cheap enough to not worry about impulse purchases, there is a wide variety of subject matter, and the models are not so complex as to test my burgeoning skills.

Regards,

Adrian

[yak face]

:bigthumb:hi adrian ,welcome.You'll find loads of useful stuff here,whether its advice,inspiration or just a chinwag.It seems to be the norm to get back into modelling after a long break doesnt it?looking forward to seeing the hawks ,cheers tony

[Guest]

Hi Adrian and welcome to the site,

Nothing wrong with the Hawk at all, it is a fine aircraft and a regular sight for me as RAF Valley is not too far away from me. At least you still have a wealth of choice of squadron markings and colours to choose from as well as the exported versions.

Just for your info, My cousin currently flies Red Four on the Red Arrows Team. David "Horse" Davies.

Regards..........Mark