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1 17 November 2018, 20:32
TreehuggerEver considered using an airbursh? Easy to learn if you take the time to experiment before doing projects. Does require some stuff like a spray booth with ventilation though.
17 November 2018, 20:38
Martin OostromCareful Treehugger. Augie is better with a stick than many of us full with compressed air (me included) 😉
Nice work on the Hawkeye Augie 👍
17 November 2018, 20:54
AugieThanks for the suggestion Treehugger, I'm not a blow job kinda girl😉 Much prefer the ole' hairy stick.
Thanks Martin 🙂 I wouldnt go as far to say I'm that good
17 November 2018, 21:14
Erik LeijdensFunny reaction Augie 😄! Great job so far, looks like a big one this Hawkeye. What's up with the canopy? Fits poor?
17 November 2018, 21:18
AugieThanks Erik 🙂, the canopy is not fitted properly yet hence the lines, the fit is pretty decent of some parts, horrific on others.
17 November 2018, 21:21
Martin OostromSome of us have an airbrush, but don't use it as well as you use your sticks. The capacity to buy one doesn't equal the quality of the output 😉
17 November 2018, 22:37
AugieHi Roland, Indeed, one from the shelf of shame, that I started and lost interest in. Will get her completed this tie around.
19 April 2020, 22:45
Nathan DempseyOoh, thats a cool subject Augie. One of my buddies from high-school flew these.
20 April 2020, 01:34
Chris ParsonsHey Augie very nicely done! How was the build? I've got the Hawkeye 2000 in the stash I keep wanting to get a start on, seeing yours makes me think I should give it a go. I'm thinking it'll need a little weight up front to stay on its wheels.
20 April 2020, 03:54
AugieThanks Nathan 🙂
Chris, Its a dog.. sorry to say its one of kinetics earlier moulds so just about everything needs dry fitting.
The undercarriage is over engineered so is actually a nightmare to get together.
As for weight, mine ended up with 150g right behind to cockpit to get her to sit right and no on her arse.
dont let it put you off tho, it is worth it as its an eye catcher even in default markings.
20 April 2020, 08:20
Humpty HaysAugie - I think it's great to see a woman in the hobby. I've tried talking my 14 yo daughter into it. She might start building cars. Great work on the Hawkeye.
20 April 2020, 17:12
AugieThanks Steve 🙂
Roland, yeah, its heading that way.. it was put in the pile of shame in quite advanced stage.
Maciej, Yeah 150g, she's got a really fat arse and the UFO over the top really does not help.
20 April 2020, 18:10
Michael PhillipsBeautiful Hawkeye Augie! That is a very attractive scheme as well. Well done!
20 April 2020, 18:34
AugieThanks Michael 🙂 a few bits left to do but once done she'll be much better. Having to let the blue on the nose dry before second coat so I can put the stars in place.
20 April 2020, 18:40