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Gnats (1 Finished)

Started by TallEng, April 04, 2012, 03:58:10 AM

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April 04, 2012, 03:58:10 AM Last Edit: May 02, 2012, 02:14:57 PM by TallEng
Well despite not having finished converting the loft into a modelling den/Railway room,
I have managed to sneak onto the end of the dining room table to do a bit of plastic bashing,
So armed with a couple of Gnats (New Airfix mold and very nice it is too :thumbsup:)
and the Warpaint Booklet on the Gnat/Ajeet

I've got this far:



And after a couple of saw cuts I've got this:







And as I have the Model decal sheets for RAF Vampires, I'm thinking RAuxAF....
There's a little bit of PSR to come :banghead: but not too much I hope...

Regards
Keith

The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the Blitz in 1940 when tea supplies ran out for three weeks

Weaver

#1
April 04, 2012, 04:19:36 AM
Interesting....... :thumbsup:
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Army of One

#2
April 04, 2012, 05:56:26 AM
I'll say...!!! Looking on the small screen on my iPhone I could see the gap at the rear of the spine....had to look again to see the single seat......looking good...... :thumbsup:
BODY,BODY....HEAD..!!!!

IF YER HIT, YER DEAD!!!!

NARSES2

#3
April 05, 2012, 04:12:27 AM
Quote from: Army of One on April 04, 2012, 05:56:26 AM
I'll say...!!! Looking on the small screen on my iPhone I could see the gap at the rear of the spine....had to look again to see the single seat......looking good...... :thumbsup:

I missed that first time as well  :banghead: RAuxAF sounds good or it could be an emergency Revell stock delivery aircraft ?  ;D
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

TallEng

#4
April 05, 2012, 07:15:52 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on April 05, 2012, 04:12:27 AM
Quote from: Army of One on April 04, 2012, 05:56:26 AM
I'll say...!!! Looking on the small screen on my iPhone I could see the gap at the rear of the spine....had to look again to see the single seat......looking good...... :thumbsup:

I missed that first time as well  :banghead: RAuxAF sounds good or it could be an emergency Revell stock delivery aircraft ?  ;D

Ah yes the well known (to me) Revell Aircraft in Build Posing Pots.  ;D
Living in my neck of the woods, the local Hobby/Toy shops stock Revell, oh and Revell....
So for paints and stuff its normally Revell...

Regards
Keith
The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the Blitz in 1940 when tea supplies ran out for three weeks

Mossie

#5
April 05, 2012, 07:30:09 AM
Gnats is good!  Single seater version of the T.1 is nice to see. :thumbsup:
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

kitbasher

#6
April 05, 2012, 12:46:58 PM Last Edit: April 05, 2012, 01:59:16 PM by kitbasher
Quote from: Mossie on April 05, 2012, 07:30:09 AM
Gnats is good!  Single seater version of the T.1 is nice to see. :thumbsup:

Here's one I did earlier, a 'Gnat F2' (based on the old Matchbox kit) without squadron markings or weaponry for the recent Cosford show (check out that particular thread for 'Cosford Candidate #3').

Since then I've applied 603 Sqn markings (Modeldecal) and next up a pair of pylons and Sidewinders.  
Back story basically is that, unlike the real Gnat's development, in Whifworld it followed a similar path to the Hawk - trainer first, fighter second.  The F2 was a simple adaptation of the T1 (similar to the L59/L159), whereas the F3 I'd like to do has the cockpit moved back and higher, with a radar fitted in the nose.  I've chopped up a profile already!

Looking forwards to TallEng's builds.
;D ;D
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Doc Yo

#7
April 05, 2012, 12:50:17 PM
 Such a dandy ( and deadly !) little bird! Well done, Keith!

Army of One

#8
April 05, 2012, 01:50:10 PM
Great result....!!!!
BODY,BODY....HEAD..!!!!

IF YER HIT, YER DEAD!!!!

Captain Canada

#9
April 05, 2012, 02:19:46 PM
Looking good ! I was wondering about the opening in the spine too....funny how we could all miss the single seat/ canopy !

Neat stuff. Sure looks like a nice little kit.

:cheers:
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Mossie

#10
April 05, 2012, 02:21:50 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on April 05, 2012, 12:46:58 PM
Quote from: Mossie on April 05, 2012, 07:30:09 AM
Gnats is good!  Single seater version of the T.1 is nice to see. :thumbsup:

Here's one I did earlier, a 'Gnat F2' (based on the old Matchbox kit) without squadron markings or weaponry for the recent Cosford show (check out that particular thread for 'Cosford Candidate #3').

Since then I've applied 603 Sqn markings (Modeldecal) and next up a pair of pylons and Sidewinders.  
Back story basically is that, unlike the real Gnat's development, in Whifworld it followed a similar path to the Hawk - trainer first, fighter second.  The F2 was a simple adaptation of the T1 (similar to the L59/L159), whereas the F3 I'd like to do has the cockpit moved back and higher, with a radar fitted in the nose.  I've chopped up a profile already!

Looking forwards to TallEng's builds.
;D ;D

How on earth did I miss that that was single seater at Cosford!
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

JayBee

#11
April 05, 2012, 02:30:55 PM
You were Gob Smacked by the wonderousness of the whole display  :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Alle kunst ist umsunst wenn ein engel auf das zundloch brunzt!!

Sic biscuitus disintegratum!

Cats are not real. 
They are just physical manifestations of collisions between enigma & conundrum particles.

Any aircraft can be improved by giving it a SHARKMOUTH!

NARSES2

#12
April 06, 2012, 02:00:09 AM
I have a couple of the Olimp kits in the stash and this build has me thinking RNZAF ?
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

TallEng

#13
April 06, 2012, 07:28:47 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on April 05, 2012, 12:46:58 PM
Quote from: Mossie on April 05, 2012, 07:30:09 AM
Gnats is good!  Single seater version of the T.1 is nice to see. :thumbsup:

Here's one I did earlier, a 'Gnat F2' (based on the old Matchbox kit) without squadron markings or weaponry for the recent Cosford show (check out that particular thread for 'Cosford Candidate #3').

Since then I've applied 603 Sqn markings (Modeldecal) and next up a pair of pylons and Sidewinders.  
Back story basically is that, unlike the real Gnat's development, in Whifworld it followed a similar path to the Hawk - trainer first, fighter second.  The F2 was a simple adaptation of the T1 (similar to the L59/L159), whereas the F3 I'd like to do has the cockpit moved back and higher, with a radar fitted in the nose.  I've chopped up a profile already!



;D ;D

Looks like Kitbasher has got some of you a bit confused! :blink:
Very nice as it is That one isn't one of mine.

I'm afraid I've been on nights this week so no progress :banghead:

I think Kitbasher's has also appeared next to The Wooksta's AEW Lanc.?

Looking forward to seeing the 603Sqn Markings, Kitbasher

Regards
Keith
The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the Blitz in 1940 when tea supplies ran out for three weeks

TallEng

#14
April 10, 2012, 01:27:45 PM
After Easter update!

Well after being cleared off the dining room table for Easter,
I've sneaked back on with this quick update....

side view so you can see the difference between a Gnat T.Mk1 and 'my Gnat F.2'



Partial upper view



comments etc, etc..... if you wish.

Regards
Keith
The British have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved". Soon though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross". Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the Blitz in 1940 when tea supplies ran out for three weeks
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