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Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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This is Revell's large scale Hawk T1, I wanted to do a build to celebrate their 50th year so this is it, unfortunately I'm unable to find the the "50th season" tail decal in this scale so will have to do without. First thing you notice when you open the box is, it's red and it's big  I know red is a nightmare to cover and a pretty horrible choice for a kit but you can obviously see Revell's way of thinking with younger modellers in mind. I am going to model this on the ground with a scale standing pilot next to the plane, the figure is at Hannants and is as near as poss to what I need - https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MST32028
The canopy will be open and as it's huge I have invested in a couple of etch sets most of which is for the cockpit. It's supposed to go together very well so I'm not expecting any trouble but if anyone has any idea of the best paint colour for this then please let me know, I have seen some build models which look totally the wrong shade of red. Anyway - here's a couple of box shots  Steve stevie_o attached the following image(s):
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Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Steve A lovely model and for the size a bargain price. Seems to hark back to the old days of matchbox with revell still producing kits in the primary colour of the finished kit. Guess it's helpful to the "little ones" as they get a nice result without having to paint. A good primer will see you right but working with red plastic is a pain. Hope you get a top result with this one. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Hi Stevie, am sure this will be another of your great builds to follow and I'll be following for sure....  .. Good luck with it.... Regards Alan
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Looks a nice little kit Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 27/06/2011 Posts: 434 Points: 1,309 Location: milton keynes
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Steve This looks like a great kit and added extras of PE. I will be watching intensely ( no pressure) regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Rank: Administration  Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds Joined: 09/11/2012 Posts: 8,301 Points: 23,991 Location: East midlands
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Hi Steve, This looks like it`s gonna be a fab build. The etch looks like it could be fun, (Don`t forget to lock up the "Carpet Etch Gremlin`s" first) As for the pilot figure, "GREAT" Can`t wait to see this come together. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking forward to this, as I used to buy some of the spares for this aircraft Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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