Airfix 1/72 Red Arrows Hawk. A quick build!

[spanner570]

I bought this for the sum of £6.50 incl. p/p. Apart from the kit, it includes the 'awful' paints, so called gloopy glue and cheap brush. I intend to use all of them.

Here's the box art. I forgot to take pictures of the sprues.

Old, basic kit, nice pilot detail though.


No fuss instructions.




Cheers
Ron

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Ron, is it going to be just an OOB build ? Or is it going to be something different?

 

[Jim R]

After your great experience the other day I wondered whether we were in for a build to remember the occasion

 

[boatman]

THIS has been built already an 570 is sniggerin an laughin behind his hand at the rable lol LOL
Chrisb

 

[papa 695]

THIS has been built already an 570 is sniggerin an laughin behind his hand at the rable lol LOL
Chrisb

Yes I’ve just found out Chris, that sneaky Ron has been up to his tricks again.

 

[boatman]

Yes I’ve just found out Chris, that sneaky Ron has been up to his tricks again.

WELL Ian Rick an i tumbled on 570 sneaky tricks right away you have to give it too him thought very realistic lol as he is a master at this type of sneaky tricks as he is so good at his builds an his photo shots he da man BUT I WISH ID HAVE THOUGHT OF IT LOL
chrisb

 

[Ian M]

I will sit at the side with my recycled coffee and a chocolate hob-nob. Dark chocolate naturally.

 

[spanner570]

All most excellent and funny posts. Thanks chaps.

Welcome along Ian M. The build will be that short you won't need a second cup of coffee!

Ian (papa 695). Not a great deal was in the box anyway to be honest!

Due to my deviousness and downright sneaky intentions I had to do things a..e about face, i.e. submit the 'Flyby' before the build. Absolutely unforgivable behaviour......

Cheers all and thanks again for the 'Crack'

Ron

 

[spanner570]

Pilot and cockpit done. 2 pilots supplied, only one needed.
No detail to the cockpit. No loss, 'cos for me, life's too short to do stuff that will never be seen......I ain't knocking folks that do mind.

........complete with a good dollop of loose dandruff!


Cheers.
Ron
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[boatman]

an im very sorry Ron if i helped put the skids under your little fable with this thread as jen told me off an said i should have let 570 have his fun so
SORRY SIR AN I WONT SAY ANYTHING IN FUTURE when you do another
chrisb

 

[Mini Me]

Fat chance of that happening Chris......he knows we're on to him!

 

[boatman]

Fat chance of that happening Chris......he knows we're on to him!

WELL Rick ive got to be carefull of what i say now in case jen reads what im printing on here Aaaaaccchhhhh i dont want to do a hundred lines sayin i must not put the skids under my freind 570 lol
chrsb

 

[spanner570]

Fat chance of that happening Chris......he knows we're on to him!

Be vigilant - Very vigilant!

 

[boatman]

Be vigilant - Very vigilant!

WOW is there another one in the works then 570 ? as i wont say any thing but as Rick said we are on to you sir lol an you will have to get up early in the morn to fool us two eh
chrisb

 

[JR]

WELL Rick ive got to be carefull of what i say now in case jen reads what im printing on here Aaaaaccchhhhh i dont want to do a hundred lines sayin i must not put the skids under my freind 570 lol
chrsb

Oh dear Chris, such a shame .
Hello Jen hope you are well , keep that man in order please

 

[boatman]

Oh dear Chris, such a shame .
Hello Jen hope you are well , keep that man in order please

HI John Jen here yes i'll keep tabs on him now so no worryies he wont dare say anything elese an how is that plant doin i gave you doin ?
jen

 

[JR]

HI John Jen here yes i'll keep tabs on him now so no worryies he wont dare say anything elese an how is that plant doin i gave you doin ?
jen

Doing ok Jen, thanks , it's in a large pot just our side the green house door. About 4 ft high and has several stems. It will go inside the g/h for the winter. Had some nice flowers this year as well .
John .

 

[boatman]

Doing ok Jen, thanks , it's in a large pot just our side the green house door. About 4 ft high and has several stems. It will go inside the g/h for the winter. Had some nice flowers this year as well .
John .

HI John jen is now in bed an tellin me ive got t go to bed but im diggin me heels in as i want to whatch WORLD WAR WEIRD an i'll tell her in morn
good night sir
chrisb

 

[spanner570]

Update....
Cockpit in and fuselage joined. No fuss, no dramas, all a good fit.

Although this is a basic kit lacking detail, it more than makes up for that with the most excellent fit of all parts.






Ready for the red, so time to get the brush out!


Cheers.
Ron

 

[JR]

570, sincere apologies for having a conversation with Captain Chris .He is currently under surveillance from his dear wife as he attempts to evade scrutiny with his posts
Very nice plane ,will you be using the skills of the current Mrs Ron as chucker in the upcoming photos ?

Regards .
453.