Chip's Swiss Hawk***Finished***

[Molly-new]

My first build will be an Airfix Hawk, built using the left over Swiss decals from a Revell Hawk.

The sprues, including plenty of bomb options:





The colour scheme will be the red/white/grey option used at Emmen, 2000:

[Marek]

will be a complete blast with all this armament! Should we start thinking about Air Superiority variant with Meteor missiles?

[PaulBradley]

Nice choice, Chip!

[rob_van_riel]

Should we start thinking about Air Superiority variant with Meteor missiles?

Well, I believe the 100 series is AMRAAM compatible. Don't know how much extra wiring is needed for Meteor...

[despondman]

Always had a hankering for building a few Hawks in non-RAF markings so really looking forward to seeing your build.

[Molly-new]

With the Easter break out the way I have been able to make a start on this. First stage was to paint up and assemble the cockpit area, including a black watercolour wash on the side walls and some painted tape seat belts:


The wash on the walls is not as stark as it looks, the flash has made it look more prominent than it actually is.

[splash]

nice work on the seats the webbing makes a big difference.

Regards Splash

[Marek]

Nice office area.

[fredk]

A good start.
Don't forget nose weight if you're doing wheels down.

[Molly-new]

Unfortunately life keeps getting in the way of my modelling, but I have managed to get a bit more done.

With the office in place, and heeding Fredk's warning, I located a place for some much needed ballast:





The fuselage join was not the best so I have added some filler:





Whilst waiting for this to dry I have joined up the wings and engine intakes:



If time allows tomorrow I hope to get the rest of the construction completed.

[PaulBradley]

Looking good, Chip.

[Molly-new]

Check me out, no updates for ages then two come along almost at once.

The wings have been fitted, just a smidgen of filler needed here:



The bottom is a neater fit:

[DavidWomby]

Coming together nicely. Which Airfix mould is that? Is it the earlier one?

David

[fredk]

Lookin well. Shure, you'll cope with those wing root gaps

[Marek]

Almost a smooth sailing . Nice progress so far.