Paul J Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Finally got round to finishing this one after I started it around late September last year. Pressed on to finish recently after my two 737 builds. The only changes I made to the Airfix kit was to replace the nose pitot with a pin cut to length. Markings wise, I opted to do it in light aircraft grey with dayglo. I used those acrylics by Hataka from the boxed set. The grey was fine airbrushed and so was the dayglo but despite a decent white base fro the orange dayglo it took several light mists to get an even colour. I also changed the nose CFS badge with those from the S&M set otherwise all the kit decals used....and yes even all 50 plus tiny stencil decals!!!! And, something else that has been lurking on the waiting to be finished bench... Tucano. So far it is in the same LAG but I am planning on doing this as a 'flight of fantasy'! Basically basing the scheme of Jet Provosts with dayglo bits on it but with proper codes and serials. A sort of what if.. they never came up with the red/white/grey scheme or maybe its a retro scheme as an anniversary finish. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 That's a cracking little Gnat! I really like the finish. Interesting idea for the Tucano also. Looking forward to seeing that. Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Gnice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 nice looking gnat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Love the Gnat. The old Airfix Gnat was my very first model many, many years ago. My Dad and I (mostly Dad!) built it when I was about 5 or 6. The pitot lasted about 5 minutes after the model was completed! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Good job on the gnat your patience with the all of the decals was well rewarded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Neat Gnat. Superb finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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