Trumpeter 1/48 Hawker SeaHawk

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Hi All,

I know I promised a bottom shot...here it is...

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I had time so I added the slide rails to the edge of the cockpit sides with thin plastic strip painted silver and applied with white glue.

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The finished kit on the homemade pedestal and the proud winner of the gold medal and his prized kit at the
Navy GB show today...
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Goofing off after packing time...

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Cheers,
Richard
 

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You've done a fantastic job there Richard. For me, the best bit about looking at other people's builds is the inspiration gained from looking at a great model. And that's what this is.
 

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Richard,
I've just looked at my 1/72 version from HobbyBoss - it has the same parts breakdown, horizontal split wings & front fuselage, vertical split tail. The big difference is that there is no provision for wing folds - I can live with that
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Hi Richard
That is a beautiful model and richly deserves the award.
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Thanks Colin and Jim...part of the praise should go to the kit as it was a nice kit to build. I thoroughly enjoyed all two and a half weeks on it.

Richard,
I've just looked at my 1/72 version from HobbyBoss - it has the same parts breakdown, horizontal split wings & front fuselage, vertical split tail. The big difference is that there is no provision for wing folds - I can live with that
Dave

Dave, I hope the fit is as good as the Trumpeter 1/48. Will obviously be better than the old Airfix kit.

I may have some pictures of the other contest displays. Will post that next.

Cheers,
Richard
 

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Missed this one till now, very good looking work Richard.

Neat paintjob, love the subtle pre-shading and great work on the decals.:smiling4:

Superb result, absolutely worth the medal.:thumb2::thumb2:
 

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Thanks Fernando, Glad you dropped in for a look. If you like FAA planes...this one I recommend. Beautiful lines with the pre-Hunter look.

Cheers,
Richard
 

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Yep, I know the lovely lines.:smiling4:
Fell in love with the Seahawk since I saw the one at the Dutch military aviation museum a long time ago..
Have the same kit as you and hopefully I’ll have a chance to build a MLD (Dutch Naval Air Service)version soon, just need to find the time and guts.:rolling:
 

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Yep, I know the lovely lines.:smiling4:
Fell in love with the Seahawk since I saw the one at the Dutch military aviation museum a long time ago..
Have the same kit as you and hopefully I’ll have a chance to build a MLD (Dutch Naval Air Service)version soon, just need to find the time and guts.:rolling:

You'll love it Fernando, the kit comes together quite easily. Only some sanding at the cheeks.

Cheers,
Richard
 

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Hi Richard,

Congratulations on your well deserved award for your build....a cracking result :thumb2: Would love to be able to complete a wingy thing to your standard! Practice me thinks:thinking:
 

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Hey thanks Si. Anythings possible me thinks too.

Cheers,
Richard
 

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A great build that. I enjoyed reading your build as much as I enjoyed building my one. It is a good kit.
Well done on winning the well deserved medal.
 
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I have enjoyed following this build and what a stunner it is Richard ,thoroughly deserved gold:smiling3:.
 

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Congratulations richard , a well deserved win , beautiful modelling , cheers tony
 

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Thank you Tony and Neil. Glad you both like it too.

Cheers,
Richard
 
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