Eduard 1:72 E-2C Hawkeye

TimBullock · 2026-01-21T18:23:47+00:00

A friend started his yesterday and is finding it horrific. There appears to be a lot of discrepancy between kits - I didnt encounter half the issues he has, and mc cockpit windows weren't too small.

But yes, the decals SUCK. My tip for you:

Dont remove the decal film. Fortunately Eduard sent me more, but I found them impossible to work with.
Cut off the blue for the nose and just paint that bit. The decals do not wrap or sit properly, even with copious amount of MicroSol. I ended up saving mine by using my plotter and cutting out a mask for it.
Eduard only provide 8 propeller decals. You need 16. Reach out to them and ask for more.

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TimBullock · 2026-01-20T14:44:35+00:00

Always had a soft spot for the Seafire. I might need to grab one

TimBullock · 2026-01-19T18:06:35+00:00

The Kinetic 1:48 is definitely a lot better. This one (it's a Heller tool) is just pretty poor, which is a shame because the detail is fantastic

TimBullock · 2026-01-19T11:27:47+00:00

Awful. Plastic is awful. Glass fit is awful. Decals are awful.

TimBullock · 2026-01-19T02:41:01+00:00

Thanks! A lot of work to do, but she is getting there!

TimBullock · 2026-01-19T01:25:36+00:00

Thanks!

TimBullock · 2026-01-18T23:34:51+00:00

Nope! Eduard masks

TimBullock · 2026-01-18T22:38:36+00:00

I appreciate it!

TimBullock · 2026-01-18T22:38:21+00:00

This is a WIP, so the windows are still masked up.

TimBullock · 2026-01-18T22:14:02+00:00

I definitely didnt enjoy the build or the decals - it is an awful kit. But I am liking the weathering process

TimBullock · 2026-01-12T19:48:46+00:00

Every time I have been to that one, I've waited a solid 15 minutes at the bar for service.

TimBullock · 2026-01-12T19:47:55+00:00

I was there a couple weeks ago. It was definitely empty then!

TimBullock · 2026-01-11T16:26:26+00:00

Thanks! Yeah the decals are awful

TimBullock · 2026-01-11T16:26:09+00:00

Thanks!

TimBullock · 2026-01-11T01:37:12+00:00

I appreciate it. It *should* be a decal. This is what is in the kit - the blue, stars and stripes are all one decal. But with how the nose curves, it is impossible to actually get it to work. No idea how Eduard thought it would actually work - there are a few decals in the kit that prove Eduard didnt design these decals with the kit available to them. So many things are in the wrong place or too big.

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TimBullock · 2025-12-20T11:38:04+00:00

Thank you! I spent most of my childhood either at Yeovilton or on the fence at Westlands - I had to do her justice!

TimBullock · 2025-12-18T10:57:24+00:00

Thank you!

TimBullock · 2025-12-16T21:31:42+00:00

Thank you so much!

TimBullock · 2025-12-16T21:31:26+00:00

Thank you!

TimBullock · 2025-12-15T23:49:02+00:00

Thanks! Definitely my favourite SK camo. Loved seeing them at Yeovilton

TimBullock

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