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OzMods 1/144 BAe Hawk T.2

Posted in: Aviation
By Matt Bittner
Jul 1, 2009 - 5:47:52 PM

The Kit

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The OzMods 1/144 BAe Hawk T.2 consists of 34 plastic injected pieces and two vacuformed (a spare, just in case) canopies.  Keep in mind that OzMods kits are considered "short run" so the gates connecting the parts are a little thicker than other models.  Because of that, you'll want to use a saw to remove the parts from the trees.

The decals appear to be ALPS-generated, so care must be taken.  There are markings for two aircraft - a T.2 (Mk 128) based at RAF Valley, North Wales, UK, in 2009; and the other is a Canadian Mk 115 (CT-155) of the 419 Tactical Fighter Squadron, based at Cold Lake, Canada, in 2001.  The RAF bird is overall gloss black, while the Canadian bird is overall glossy dark blue.

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I did a First Look on the OzMods T.1 Hawk back in November of last year, and the T.2 is just as nice.  Sure, there's work because of the material used, but nothing most modelers can't handle.  Just be sure to use a saw to cut the parts away from the gates.

The major differences I can see between the two kits are the fuselage with the new nose, a new wing with missile rails and a correct tail for the new mark.  Everything else could be similar with the T.1 released last year (I can't compare the two because one of the IM reviewers has it to build).

One area that appears to be consistent with OzMods kits is the main wheel well area.  You'll probably want to blank those off with plastic sheet.

Conclusion

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All in all another winner from OzMods.  If you like the BAe Hawk and enjoy building in 1/144 scale, then by all means pick up the OzMods kit.  Sure, it could take a little more work than some other builds, but isn't that what modeling is all about?  Take your time, be patient, and you'll have an excellent example of the BAe Hawk built.

My thanks to OzMods for the review kit.  (Please note their new URL.)


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