Gnats (1 Finished)

[PR19_Kit]

That looks REALLY good, does it have the Ajeet radar nose grafted onto the trainer nose? 

[Weaver]

Oh yeah, that looks really good! 

Great looking Gnat Keith. 

Although I wouldn`t want to be flying as I launch one of those `winders...... 

Not sure I'd want to be landing with them still in place either: the rote clearance looks a bit marginal, so with a bit of u/c compression.....

[NARSES2]

That's really nice 

[ysi_maniac]

Great model indeed!
Nice new tooling too!

[kitbasher]

Well, well, well!  I think you and I almost prove the theory that if you give x number of chimps a typewriter each they'll type out Shakespeare.  You'll recall from one of my earlier posts I'd applied decals/transfers for a 603 Sqn machine, well we've pretty much gone for the same configuration.
Squadron markings √ either side of roundel;
Aircraft code √ on the fin (but none on the nosewheel door);
Now as I've just 'single-seated' a T1 I've more space on the fin so there's a squadron badge above the fin flash, which you'll recall is raked and towards the leading edge of the fin;
Sidewinders √ but I've used Airfix Tornado GR4 pylons, and an earlier mark of missile, but no drop tanks.  Missiles are being painted at the moment and I hope to have them fitted and the model photo'd this weekend.

[TallEng]

That looks REALLY good, does it have the Ajeet radar nose grafted onto the trainer nose? 

Thanks Kit, It is supposed to represent a small radar, its actually the front from a SNEB pod 
I've also moved the slipper tanks to the outboard pylon position.

"Not sure I'd want to be landing with them still in place either: the rote clearance looks a bit marginal, so with a bit of u/c compression....."

As for clearance on rotation, with the tail bumper touching there is still about a Sidewinder's fin
clearance, between the Sidewinder fin and the ground. See I did check!

Kitbasher, I did wonder about keeping the T1 fin (I think it looks better) and it might have been
needed as I kept the T1 wing. I shall look forward to seeing yours

Regards
Keith(who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon )

[PR19_Kit]

Looks like we'll have a complete squadron of Gnat F1s by the end of the year!

If I could even see one I mught be persuaded to join in the 'Gnat Group Build'. 

[Mossie]

Looks great, very nice work!

[MilitaryAircraft101]

u]see[/u] one I mught be persuaded to join in the 'Gnat Group Build'. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjio-F47IfM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Radish]

So darlings, I'm looking to build a Gnat or two, but I'm thinking of adding a nose cannon, underslung like on the F-4E....obviously not as big. Re-locate the pitot to the wing, radar nose, single-seat....

Thinking Rhodesia, Oman, ...Jordan? Saudi??

[kitbasher]

So darlings, I'm looking to build a Gnat or two, but I'm thinking of adding a nose cannon, underslung like on the F-4E....obviously not as big. Re-locate the pitot to the wing, radar nose, single-seat....

I think you'll need to re-locate the pilot to the wing at this rate!

[Mossie]

RE guns, Steve (Aircav) posted these proposed cannon pods in the Gnat whif thread.  They're basically the slipper tanks with a modified front end.

[Weaver]

So darlings, I'm looking to build a Gnat or two, but I'm thinking of adding a nose cannon, underslung like on the F-4E....obviously not as big. Re-locate the pitot to the wing, radar nose, single-seat....

Thinking Rhodesia, Oman, ...Jordan? Saudi??

How about the gun in an under-fuselage fairing and the ammo where the back seat was, the installation being generally similar to the GSh-23 ones seen on late MiG-21s and L-39ZAs?

[The Wooksta!]

Looks like another business opportunity for Mr Strachan!

[The Wooksta!]

How about the gun in an under-fuselage fairing and the ammo where the back seat was, the installation being generally similar to the GSh-23 ones seen on late MiG-21s and L-39ZAs?

The slipper tank guns as a standard fit and the rear pilot replaced by a fuel tank would be more sensible.  Replace used pod with fully armed for a quicker turnaround.  This way, you've a centreline free to carry a bomb.  Or a cluster bomb and the outer hardpoints carrying the rockets.  Then you've a cheap, lightweight ground attack aircraft.  One of those in Indian markings would look good.