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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Wulf on February 02, 2012, 05:19:38 AM

Title: BAE Hawk, Blue Dolphins Display Team, Atalantian Air Force
Post by: Wulf on February 02, 2012, 05:19:38 AM
continuing on from the Skyraider i did, im doing another for the Atlantis Group Build im involved in elsewhere

In 1982 the Atlantian Air Force upgraded its fast jet training aircraft by purchasing 24 Hawks to replace its tired and aging Fouga Magisters. This equipped 2 squadrons that comprised the training wing. one squadron would focus on basic fast jet flying whilst the other was advanced/weapons delivery whilst having a secondary role as ground attack

it wasnt long before the idea of a display team was mooted and 5 aircraft (4 for display and 1 spare) were repainted. The display pilots were drawn from the 2 squadrons and the team named 'The Blue Dolphins' after the numerous dolphins that swim in the sea around the Island. Aircraft would still be used for their normal role when not engaged in display duties

this is the kit im using.

picked it up for next to nothing in a deal on fleabay, never had any intentions to do it in any scheme that comes with the kit, it was always going to get whiffed but never had any ideas until now

(http://i54.tinypic.com/t0j7o4.jpg)
Title: Re: BAE Hawk, Blue Dolphins Display Team, Atalantian Air Force
Post by: Wulf on February 03, 2012, 04:21:27 AM
sorry guys but this is on hold until further notice, must be my shortest build ever  :-\

ive got quite a bit done, cockpit assembled and half painted, wings together. sat down tonight to do a bit more and ive found one small but vital part missing (port air intake)

im hoping that the carpet monster is just holding it ransom and will release it quite soon, otherwise i am going to put it on the back burner and do something else whislt waiting for the part from Airfix

shame cos i was looking forward to doing this >:(
Title: Re: BAE Hawk, Blue Dolphins Display Team, Atalantian Air Force
Post by: ChrisF on February 03, 2012, 09:28:23 PM
Ive only just seen this one and i was looking forward to it too :(
Title: Re: BAE Hawk, Blue Dolphins Display Team, Atalantian Air Force
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 31, 2012, 05:38:04 AM
Any further progress?