A Couple of Howards

[unclescott58]

Here a couple of Howards I just completed. And I'm not talking about Shemp, Moe, or Curly. Instead Benny Howard's DGA-5 Ike, and DGA-6 Mr. Mulligan. These are Testor's reissues of old Hawk kits. Originally designed back in the the 1950's, they are a little crude kits by today's standards. Though they do a pretty good job, in general, of representing what both airplanes looked like. And despite the difference in size between the two planes, they are both 1/48 scale. Ike was that much smaller of an airplane compared to Mr. Mulligan. 

Im happy with how they turned out. I hope you like them too. 

 

[cobraman]

They look very good.

[unclescott58]

3 hours ago, cobraman said:

They look very good.

Thank you. 

[High octane]

Great job and I prefer Mr. Mulligan over Ike, just a personal taste.

[unclescott58]

2 hours ago, High octane said:

Great job and I prefer Mr. Mulligan over Ike, just a personal taste.

I agree. Mr. Mulligan has a bolder, cooler look to me. Still I like Ike (and Mike). I just like Mr. Mulligan better. Oh, and thanks for compliment. 

[1930fordpickup]

These look good Scott. 

[stavanzer]

You hardly ever see these kits built. You've really done an outstanding job on both! Sharp and cleanly assembled. Great Job.

[unclescott58]

Just finished the stand that comes with Ike. Makes for a fun display. But, there is one problem. There is no pilot with this kit! Ike's about to crash! Still it looks pretty cool. 

 

[stavanzer]

Wow, I've not seen that stand since I built one in 1975.  Neat stuff.

[TooOld]

Great looking planes !  That stand is pretty cool too !  These Testors/Hawk reissues all build up nicely and for very little $$ .