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Something little, something different

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November 16, 2012, 07:56:54 PM Last Edit: March 22, 2015, 01:43:24 AM by rickshaw
Allow me to introduce you to the Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.2:







Equipped with two J-85 Turbojets, the Gnat T.2 was a development of the T.1 and designed to bring supersonic training to the RAF at a low cost.

The kit is the new Airfix Gnat.  I know everybody raved about it when it came out but I found it had terrible fit problems, particularly with the upper-wing to the fuselage.
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TallEng

#1
November 17, 2012, 12:08:31 AM
That's nice  :thumbsup:
And subtle too (like all the best whiffs) <_<
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NARSES2

#2
November 17, 2012, 02:49:16 AM
I like that mate - well done  :thumbsup:

As for fit. I've not built this kit but must admit some of the newer Airfix kits have had very tight fits when test fitting. Application of liquid poly seemed to make them slide into place .......ooooooh Mrs  :rolleyes: Not always but quite often on the ones I've built
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#3
November 17, 2012, 05:20:35 AM
DARN it Brian, that's exactly what I was planning with my new Gnat! Great minds think alike obviously.  ;D

What did you use for the twin exhausts, the back end of a T-38/F-5 perhaps? It SO suits the shape of the aircraft itself and you've done a great job on it too.  :thumbsup: :bow:
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The Rat

#4
November 17, 2012, 05:44:22 AM
That's one GREAT idea, and kudos for pulling it off!  :wub:

Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 17, 2012, 05:20:35 AM
DARN it Brian, that's exactly what I was planning with my new Gnat!

Well, you could always add longer wings...  ;D
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#5
November 17, 2012, 05:48:18 AM
Quote from: The Rat on November 17, 2012, 05:44:22 AM
Well, you could always add longer wings...  ;D

Hehe, now there's a radical idea!  ;)

A Gnat PR3 perhaps, with a camera toting nose?
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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Regards
Kit

rickshaw

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November 17, 2012, 06:24:55 AM Last Edit: November 17, 2012, 06:27:07 AM by rickshaw
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 17, 2012, 05:20:35 AM
DARN it Brian, that's exactly what I was planning with my new Gnat! Great minds think alike obviously.  ;D

What did you use for the twin exhausts, the back end of a T-38/F-5 perhaps? It SO suits the shape of the aircraft itself and you've done a great job on it too.  :thumbsup: :bow:

I used the bum off of a F-5B from PM models.  Underscale I know but it looks so nice on the back there.  Drop tanks off of a Hunter because two J-85s are quite thirsty.   :thumbsup:
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#7
November 17, 2012, 08:51:16 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on November 17, 2012, 06:24:55 AM
I used the bum off of a F-5B from PM models.  Underscale I know but it looks so nice on the back there.  Drop tanks off of a Hunter because two J-85s are quite thirsty.   :thumbsup:

Gotcha, that rear end looks just the part too, well done.  :thumbsup:

Maybe I'll instal an Avon in mine, with reaheat naturally, extend the wings and add a camera nose. By then I'll have a Folland built 2 seater Hunter FR10 of course.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

rickshaw

#8
November 17, 2012, 05:32:17 PM
Its a shame there isn't a cheap single-seat Gnat around, perhaps a conversion for the Airfix one.  I reckon a single-seat Gnat with two J-85's would have been a real goer.   :thumbsup:
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#9
November 18, 2012, 02:19:15 AM
Is it possible to paint the rear of the canopy of a T1 so it looks like a single seater? Or does the presence of the rear seat still look blindingly obvious?
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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Regards
Kit

kitbasher

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November 18, 2012, 03:25:22 AM Last Edit: November 18, 2012, 03:30:49 AM by kitbasher
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 18, 2012, 02:19:15 AM
Is it possible to paint the rear of the canopy of a T1 so it looks like a single seater? Or does the presence of the rear seat still look blindingly obvious?

That's basically how I did my Gnat F2, Kit.  Check out the Gnat theme build thread.
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Weaver

#11
November 18, 2012, 05:20:07 AM
Nice job Rickshaw!   :thumbsup:


You can get something like a single seat Gnat by grafting the canopy and spine of an Airfix MiG-21 onto one.

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kitbasher

#12
November 18, 2012, 11:50:50 AM
Lovely Gnat, sir.  The engines work a treat and good use of a PM kit.  Not the most sophisticated products but great for whiffery.

Quote from: Weaver on November 18, 2012, 05:20:07 AM
You can get something like a single seat Gnat by grafting the canopy and spine of an Airfix MiG-21 onto one.

Ooooh! That's a good idea, especially if it's done with the F-5 engines.
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#13
November 18, 2012, 12:51:48 PM
Oh great stuff.....!!!! That will get more than a few glances n scratched heads when displayed......
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#14
November 18, 2012, 04:14:32 PM
Great idea! I like it. :thumbsup:
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