P-36A Hawk
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Martyn FoxNice diorama. Like the paintwork, I've only used Alcad paint once and found easier than I thought it would be to work with.
Erik LeijdensVery nicely done Vjekoslav. A very neat model of a beautiful aircraft.👍
Ulf PetersenGreat dramatic scene. You cought this famous episode very well!👍
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This P-36 is the new Academy re-release of the relatively old Hobbycraft kit. This kit has pretty good moulding and recessed panel lines, but it is pretty rudimental in cockpit and engine/engine cowling area. The plastic is moulded in light grey with nice and clear transparent parts.
The overall fit of the kit is good considering that this is a pretty old mould. Some filler is required here and there. I was very surprised with the good fit of wing/fuselage parts.
The worst part of the kit is engine/engine cowling/armament area. Details are very bad and some surgery is required to match the references I could find. The engine is easily available - just take a look at what Quickboost has to offer, but cowling and armament bulges have to be modified. I added some wires to the engine. Looks good enough for me.
I decided to cover most of the cockpit area with a pilot figure so I used an Eduard Zoom set, which is great because it contains some crucial exterior parts.
Clear parts are tricky to install. The
