1/48 Airfix BAE Hawk

by Chris McKee

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This is the Airfix kit with the Neomega T1 cockpit set. This was a real tough one to build, the plastic parts were warped and the flaps seemed like they were designed for another aircraft.  I served at RAF Chivenor and wanted to make an aircraft in the wrap around grey and green scheme, I chose a 151 Sqn aircraft, as I always liked the large letter on the tail, decals came from Extradecal and Model Alliance. The canopy in the kit is terrible, far too thick and has the inside bracing moulded on the outside. I found a Premier kit for £3 at a show and used the canopy from that which strangely is excellent.

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All in all this was another long project but a labour of love as I remembered all the great nows at RAF Chivenor in North Devon (now closed as a fixed wing unit but SAR Seakings operate there).

Chris

Photos and text © by Chris McKee