Black Arrows Hawk **Finished**

[TimJ]

During the late 1950's the Black Arrows of 111 Squadron were the premier display team of the RAF. In 1961 the Arrows were replaced by the Blue Diamonds of 92 Sqn, also flying Hunters. In addition, both 74 and 56 Sqns had their own Lightning display teams, the Tigers and Firebirds respectively. In 1964 the Red Pelicans, flying Jet Provosts took over display duties and the Yellowjacks made their first appearance flying their Gnats.

In the same year it was decided to amalgamate all the RAF display teams and to transfer the responsibility for the team from Fighter Command to the Central Flying School. After some discussion it was decided to revive the Black Arrows name for the new team and their seven black Gnats first appeared at Little Rissington on 6th May 1965. The team was later increased to nine aircraft and in 1979 the team converted onto the Hawk. Throughout their history the Arrows have thrilled and entertained airshow audiences around the globe.

For this build I'll be using the latest Airfix Hawk T.1A kit using standard Red Arrows markings on a black aircraft.







I'll be making a start tomorrow.

[fredk]

Grand.
One of my very first builds was the Airfix Black Arrows Hunter.

[DavidWomby]

Nice idea. Should look good.

David

[MarkyM607]

Saw an Airfix Black Arrows Hunter kit at IMPS Brampton show on Sunday. Didn't look at the probable price!.

[iggie]

This will look great I'm sure!

[TimJ]

I started off with the cockpit interior, which went together well and was soon fitted into the fuselage.



There was enough room for Plasticine under the rear seat to stop it being a tail sitter.

[gnomemeansgnome]

Nice quick work.

[celt]

Black Arrows,a better colour than red,it will suit the Hawk very well.

[Martin R]

Very quick work. It'll look good in gloss black.

Regards

Martin

[fredk]

How are you getting on Tim?

[TimJ]

Sorry about the lack of progress, I've been distracted by other builds and new arrivals. I have got some paint on it so after a few coats of Klear tomorrow the decals will be going on.

[fredk]

Should look good

[TimJ]

I made a start on the decalling yesterday evening.



The underside 'arrow head' decal needs to be cut to fit around the wheel wells, not something I'm particularly looking forward to.



If it isn't finished before this GB is locked it will appear in my Workbench Window.

[MarkyM607]

Looks odd and good in black!.

[fredk]

Try putting the wheel doors on closed, using blutac to hold them.
Apply the decal over all, when dry, trim with a sharp scalpel.