mcdonnell Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 21/01/2017 at 4:19 AM, Mark4700 said: Lovely finish. I like this a lot. On 21/01/2017 at 7:41 AM, Pete in Lincs said: Lovely little aeroplane and a lovely model too. On 21/01/2017 at 8:18 AM, steve4536 said: Super job. Hello,Mark,Pete and Steve - Many thanks,gentlemen,for your very kind and much appreciated replies. The Gnat' is a charismatic aircraft and a good model subject with a pleasing variety of scheme options.Go on - give one a go!!😉👍 All the very best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 21/01/2017 at 1:48 PM, bearmatt said: Nice one! Yellow is not an easy job. What color was the base? And is the Lightning at the same scale?! Cheers b. Hello,Bearmat - Many thanks for your very kind and much appreciated reply. The base colour was white (Acrylic Car Primer straight from the rattlecan). Yes indeed, the Lightning is also to the same scale.Quite a comparison,isn't it? 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 21/01/2017 at 6:20 PM, 29Triplex said: Paul. Great scheme, Great Gnat - Your usual excellent finish! Hello,Steve - Many thanks for your very kind an much appreciated reply. I'm delighted she's earned your 'thumbs up'. I need to get my act together and get another 'Phantom' built.I do wish 29Sqn.markings were available in 1/48 scale! 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 21/01/2017 at 10:02 PM, Niles said: Eyeball popping! On 21/01/2017 at 11:43 PM, stevej60 said: Beautifully built and finished Paul,nice to see a different scheme too,superb finish on the gloss coat Hello,Niles and Steve - Many thanks to you,gentlemen,for your very kind and much appreciated replies. Yes,Niles - Even in 1/48 scale,my eyeballs were popping by the time I'd finished this build!😳 Steve,I always enjoy and admire your work and your compliment is most respected. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 22/01/2017 at 9:28 AM, canberra kid said: Another stunner Paul, a clean beautiful build! John Hello,John - Many thanks to you for your very kind and much appreciated reply. I felt stunned by the time I'd got this build finished?!😀 You know how to produce a stunning model.Your 'Wiggly Amps' Canberra is proof of that. "If this little Gnat will do for thee,it'll do for me!" 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Beautiful modelling Paul! That's a real stunner! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hi Paul, a beauty your Gnat!! Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Beautiful Gnat Paul, the yellow finish is simply perfect! Really top job. Best regards David. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Great finish..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 On 24/01/2017 at 9:11 AM, PlaStix said: Beautiful modelling Paul! That's a real stunner! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix On 24/01/2017 at 0:22 PM, Aviano said: Hi Paul, a beauty your Gnat!! Oliver Hello, Stix and Oliver - Many thanks to you both,gentlemen,for your very kind and much appreciated replies. I admire your builds very much and your 'thumbs-up' for the Gnat is most respected. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 22 hours ago, mirageiv said: Beautiful Gnat Paul, the yellow finish is simply perfect! Really top job. Best regards David. 22 hours ago, RMCS said: Great finish..... Hello, David and RMCS - Many thanks to you both,gentlemen,for your very kind and much appreciated replies.Again,I follow your builds with admiration and your approval of my latest build is most respected. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hi Paul! Just discovered your little yellow beauty! A very nice build with flawless paintwork. Interesting to see a Gnat that isn´t red. Have built the old Airfix model in Red Arrows markings as a child. Have a nice weekend Mario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 What a special little Gnat Paul, it looks fantastic in this scheme and the opened nose just finishes it off beautifully, Well done mate, Tony PS- Looks like I won`t be able to make Huddersfield as the recovery from the op is taking longer than I thought,......maybe next year eh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 13 hours ago, Mario said: Hi Paul! Just discovered your little yellow beauty! A very nice build with flawless paintwork. Interesting to see a Gnat that isn´t red. Have built the old Airfix model in Red Arrows markings as a child. Have a nice weekend Mario Hello,Mario - Many thanks for your very kind and much appreciated reply. I'm pleased she gets the 'thumbs up' from Kempen Air Base!😀 The 'Gnat' is a pleasing subject and due to its size makes an interesting comparison with other types. I always thought the 'Yellowjacks' scheme suited the aircraft. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 hour ago, tonyot said: What a special little Gnat Paul, it looks fantastic in this scheme and the opened nose just finishes it off beautifully, Well done mate, Tony PS- Looks like I won`t be able to make Huddersfield as the recovery from the op is taking longer than I thought,......maybe next year eh! Hello,Tony - Many thanks to you for your very kind and much appreciated reply. We're very sorry you'll be off radar at Huddersfield Show but that's totally understandable after all you've been through recently.Pam and I send your Goodself and Loved Ones our very best wishes as always. "Here's to happier and brighter skies ahead!" 🍻 As always, Paul. 😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 6 hours ago, mcdonnell said: Hello,Mario - Many thanks for your very kind and much appreciated reply. I'm pleased she gets the 'thumbs up' from Kempen Air Base!😀 The 'Gnat' is a pleasing subject and due to its size makes an interesting comparison with other types. I always thought the 'Yellowjacks' scheme suited the aircraft. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. Your fine work always gets the thumps up from Kempen Air Base! Cheers, Mario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 4 hours ago, Mario said: Your fine work always gets the thumps up from Kempen Air Base! Cheers, Mario Bless you,Mario. I return that much respected compliment to your goodself.The hangar doors will soon be opening again at Kempen Air Base. All the very best to You and your Loved Ones. As always, Paul.🍻😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Nice finish on the paint there, it looks like a much larger model with all that detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 16 hours ago, old thumper said: Nice finish on the paint there, it looks like a much larger model with all that detail. Hello,old thumper - Many thanks for your very kind and much appreciated reply. I thought the build would look a little more interesting with the 'bonnet' open!😀 Airfix are to be congratulated on this kit.Like many,it needs a little care and fine tuning in places but considering its physical size,even in 1/48 scale, I reckon they've done the type proud.Another positive aspect is that it doesn't occupy a lot of ramp space! 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hello Paul, What a nice tweety Gnat you have build. Really shiny between the usual grey or camouflaged ones we see here. Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 23 hours ago, Janremco said: Hello Paul, What a nice tweety Gnat you have build. Really shiny between the usual grey or camouflaged ones we see here. Jan Remco Hello,Jan - Many thanks for your very kind and much appreciated reply.Yes,she is a bit of a "Tweety Pie!"🐥In fact,that's what I'm calling her from now on!😁 The Airfix Gnat is a well-detailed kit and I think it represents good value for money. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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