Hobby Boss 81738 RAF Red Arrows Hawk T MK.1/1A 1/48 – Plastic Model Kit

We present the Hobby Boss 81738 model set featuring the RAF Red Arrows Hawk T MK.1/1A aircraft in 1/48 scale. This high-quality plastic model kit allows you to build a faithful replica of the British advanced jet trainer, used by the famous Royal Air Force aerobatic team – the Red Arrows.

Historical Information about the Hawk T MK.1/1A Model

The BAE Systems Hawk is a single-engine jet trainer developed in the United Kingdom, with its maiden flight in 1974. This aircraft has played a key role in training RAF pilots since the 1970s and has also been used as a light combat aircraft. The Hawk T1A variant—an upgrade of the base T1 version—was developed to replace earlier Hawker Hunter aircraft. The modified T1A received capabilities to carry armament, including two AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles and a central pod with a cannon or a smoke system for aerobatic displays. The aircraft was used by the RAF for training, as well as being part of the Mixed Fighter Force (MFF) concept during the Cold War. However, it gained its greatest fame as the principal aircraft of the Red Arrows aerobatic team, performing at airshows almost worldwide.

• Model scale: 1/48
• User country: United Kingdom (Royal Air Force)
• Period of use: from the late 1970s, Cold War, modern times
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Number of parts: Over 180 components on 13 sprues
• Additions: 2 sheets of photo-etched parts – provide improved detailing of the cockpit and exterior details
• Dimensions when assembled: length 268 mm, wingspan 210 mm

Advantages and Recommendations

The Hobby Boss 81738 model is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced aircraft modellers. The kit is distinguished by high-quality sprues, wealth of details, and photo-etched parts, which significantly enhance the realism of the finished model. Assembly requires precision due to the number of parts and details, so we recommend it for those with some experience (difficulty level 4/5). Especially recommended for British aviation enthusiasts, fans of well-known aerobatic teams, and collectors of training and display aircraft models.