orlando Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I built these two tiny jets, early this year, as part of my aerobatic teams collection in 1/72. Both are painted with Humbrol enamel and finished with a coat of Humbrol Clear Gloss Varnish. Note: Now that I am almost completing the collection of Red Arrows and Yellowjacks, i noticed that there has appeared a new scheme of Red Arrows 2015, so I'll be happy to assemble the new scheme in the near future. (c'mon! Airfix we need the 2015 decals ) 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Very nicely finished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hi Orlando, at the best of time I am not a fan of aerobatic teams' aircraft, commemorative schemes, etc. But I dare say that your tiny Gnats look smashing in these liveries. To paint a plane glossy red or yellow and not make it look like a cheap toy is ridiculously hard. Your Gnats look perfect! Congrats JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hello,Orlando - Well done on two lovely looking builds of your Gnats.I particularly like the 'Yellowjacks' scheme.A very smart collection of Display Jets indeed.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Well I love them! What a great collection and it really shows how small the Gnat was! Great modelling and painting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 This colorful pair is just great. Love 'em! Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Very nice models and good job in doing the yellow the paint finish which can be a pain to achieve a decent result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Outstanding work Orlando. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Wow! Outstanding looking Gnats! That inspires me to go with my Gnat and new Jet Provost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Orlando... These are all just beautiful and they are very well photographed as well. Now someone here is bound to ask - what Humbrol paints did you actually use for the red and yellow (# 99 perhaps!). Cheers.. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlando Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 thank you guys! Orlando... These are all just beautiful and they are very well photographed as well.Now someone here is bound to ask - what Humbrol paints did you actually use for the red and yellow (# 99 perhaps!).Cheers.. Dave. Dave, the red is Humbrol 238 Arrow Red gloss, and the Yellow is Humbrol 69 Gloss Yellow. The trick to get vivid colors (red, orange, light blue and yellow) is to paint a white layer before the main color. If you don't give this white layer, it will be hard to get real colors. It's a world of difference with or without the white layer. Orlando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Great tip Orlando.. Thanks for the white base advice. I would have probably got there in the end after ruining a few of my little Gnats on the way. Cheers and once again - perfect modelling. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Fantastic work! I'm unsuccessfully fighting a pair of gnats myself atm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Yellowjacks Gnat = winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Superb Job ! What tiny models! Love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tonyot Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thats a lovely collection,.....well done. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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