keesjankoster Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hi! Here is my first model after about 20 years of inactivity in this hobby. I started this build many months ago, had many breaks, bought new tools and had to learn many new things. While I am definitely not making a perfect model, I am quite happy with the result. I used the following to build this Folland Gnat T.1: Airfix Red Arrows 50th Display Season Gift Set 1:48 Eduard Detail Set Vallejo Paints I hope you like it and love to get some feedback to improve my next build! Kees-Jan 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Very nice! The cockpit is beautiful, especially the ejector seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 very nice! not much to improve, no? maybe you could paint the interior of the canopy if it is posed that wide open, especially the edges/sill would probably benefit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 like your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Impressive detail! Congrats! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Are the pictures still posted? I can't see anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 8 hours ago, Scooby said: Are the pictures still posted? I can't see anything? Looks okay from here, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 That's impressive, especially after a twenty year break! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesjankoster Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks for all your comments! 16 hours ago, exdraken said: maybe you could paint the interior of the canopy if it is posed that wide open, especially the edges/sill would probably benefit! Yes, that is definitely something I will try to improve for my next model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 15 hours ago, GordonD said: Looks okay from here, I can't see them, every other group of images in other threads but not this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I have gone blind too, cannot see anything painted scarlet red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesjankoster Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 8 hours ago, Scooby said: I can't see them, every other group of images in other threads but not this thread. 1 hour ago, Head in the clouds. said: I have gone blind too, cannot see anything painted scarlet red. The images are hosted on my own server. Not sure why you cannot see them. Please try this link to one of the images: https://koster.cx/files/scale_models/folland_gnat_f1/DSC_4373.jpg Here are the images on Google Photo: https://goo.gl/photos/3mDTtNdUYWSy6eoa7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Impressive first build after your break. Obviously not lost 'it'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Impressive build . Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Brilliant, lovely detail I am envious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangesherbert Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Lovely first build back. A memory has just come back to me that i built one of these a kid. Not in the same ball park as this obviously ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Welcome Kees-Jan I studied the photos for ages looking for something to improve on, as you requested. It wasn't easy. I picked up the canopy interior, as already noted. Also there's a couple of fuselage seams visible forward of the windscreen and forward of the tail bumper. Other than that, perfect. I like the painting, especially the sheen which looks just right to me. It's a scaled down shine which so many modellers neglect to do often resulting in a 'toffee apple aeroplane'. Where's the weathering? Of course, it's a Red Arrow. Weathering would be totally inappropriate on this one. Thank goodness you didn't use the tar black panel line shading which is so much fun to apply but often so unrealistic. I have to mention the thin decals which look pink where they should be white, but that's hardly your fault. They may be translucent but they are tidily applied with no silvering that I can detect. You are back in the hobby with a flourish. That's very nice work indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesjankoster Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks guys, for all your comments! That gives me courage to start with my next build! Thanks for all your feedback Don! This helps me very much to know where I am on the right track and identify things I can work on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Well if that's your first in 20 years then I look forward to seeing your future builds. Something quick and easy that'll improve the look of the canopy (mentioned previously) is to mask up the outside framing and give it a coat of black (or grey) before putting the top colour on, even if it's going to be closed. That way the black will show on the inside, and in this case red on the outside. Nice work Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Very tidy end result - good work and for a first outing, extremely well. Looking forward to more! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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