Another kit of related interest to be released next month is the Clear Prop Models fixed undercarriage Curtiss Hawk 75 presented as the Hawk 75-M with three (?) Chinese markings options plus an Argentinian example. But nearly thirty quid for a small single engined fighter - ouch!
Curtiss Hawk monoplanes for China were explored by AoJ back in 2013 here and here but I dare say the punditry has probably moved on since then. The kit appears to include options for the 'Hawk Special', also known as the 'China Demonstrator', NR1276, in natural metal finish with Republic of China Air Force markings and the Curtiss logo, '75' reportedly flown by Chennault and photographed in both a glossy, pristine condition and much weathered as depicted in the Clear Prop box art and by the superb built-up model, and another camouflaged Chinese example '2501' of the 25th PS. The Argentine subject is NR1277, also in natural metal finish with Argentinian roundels and rudder 'flag'. I hope the 'Chinese blue' is printed on the decals as shown in the profiles and not too light or, heaven forbid, too turquoise!
The fixed leg Hawks have infinite charisma and evocation in their Sino-Japanese air war guise as hopefully the two AoJ articles demonstrate and the Clear Prop presentation is to be welcomed. Previous kits of this variant and in this scale are by RS Models in resin and Special Hobby injection moulded plastic in limited edition format in 2003.
Image credit: All © 2024 Clear Prop Models via HLJ
4 comments:
Well, this certainly fills a gap for those building up a collection to reflect that area of the war. Also, for those like to do chipping, it appears they can go hog wild on this one!
Thank you very much for the news, Nick. While not my cup of tea I am happy for every 1/72 release and if they are this high in quality, the better. I hope it is a success and encourages Clear Prop to continue releasing Japanese subjects like their beautiful A5M and Ki-51.
By the way, the starboard side picture of the completed model does not show in the carousel and clicking on it links to the port side picture.
Thanks Daniel, I've re-loaded that image. Some Google weirdness involved I think. Blogger used to be great, simple and straightforward to use until Google got their hands on it and 'improved' it. Now it's a PITA, both formatting text and posting pics. Regards Nick
What a neat little kit with some interesting schemes. The photos and the excellently finished model clearly show how important primer is to an aircraft's finish. Thanks for sharing, Nick.
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