Rabbit Leader Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I'm already penciling in this kit to win the "Best small kit that fits into your hand" award. That's just looking fabulous! Cheers and great work.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 It turned out really nice and clean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 The tiny little fella looks Really well done reini, me i didn't see much wrong with the mk1 paint job, usually weathering and washes change the colours any way, 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 This one is coming along nicely Reni, lovely paintwork there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Thanks! Just a quick update, I got the decals on. Getting real close on finishing this one 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Really coming alive with the stickies on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Nice! So where has the map background gone? Now you're showing off your traditionally woven Finnish cloth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Getting the decals on has brought a whole new life to your little fighter jet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 04/02/2020 at 22:21, JeroenS said: Nice! So where has the map background gone? Now you're showing off your traditionally woven Finnish cloth? I'm sorry - is this better...? Truth to be told - my mother-in-law is visiting and my hobby room was needed to accommodate our guest - so I don't have all my stuff readily at hand. Yes, I know, pretty awful. So I packed my essentials and found a corner of a table downstairs where I set up my stuff: It's a bit tight but I will survive for couple days I'm in such a good place with the Gnat now, so I don't let external influences come between us. Determined to see this thru before the weekend! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, reini said: I'm sorry - is this better...? Much better 🙂 Banished from the hobby room!!! There should be a law against that. But, you're showing true modelling spirit by making the best of the circumstances, very commendable indeed. We'll be looking out for the finished Gnat! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Beautiful work Reini. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Painted some chipping. I thought I would do it before washes so it would be toned down and blended in a little better. I also used light grey instead of silver- which I think works better especially with darker camo. And the fuel tanks. Smaller external stuff got their details highlighted with Tamiya Panel Liners.... ... while majority of the plane got a Flory Models wash. It's a clay based wash that dries very quickly and is very easy to remove. Here's the main weathering done. Will add some smaller details still but I don't think much is needed. And the underside. Canopy masking off and some more weathering added. Getting real close! Last thing I did was used a pin as a pitot tube. Not much thinner than the plastic part but nice and straight - and shiny! Looking at the real thing - it's quite hefty pitot tube for a plane for it's size. And it is done! Very fun little project without any big problems. And it is small, in case that wasn't already apparent. It might be bit hard to judge with no reference - but here are couple size comparisons to other planes: Hawker Hunter... ... Vampire ... ... and Thunderchief! Another one seater & engined fighter More pics posted on the gallery Thanks for following and contributing to this thread! Now, one project out of the way - sensible thing would be concentrate on the other projects that I have already started. But then again, a new project sounds like fun too? What say you @Enzo Matrix ? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Smashing job reini, great comparison models too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Lovely result. Nice to see it finished. I need to try and find one of these on my next trip to Model Expo in Melbourne. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Well done Reini. The little Gnat has turned out wonderfully well and is a great addition to the gallery. The whole WIP has been a pleasure from start to finish. Cheers and very well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Great result Nice comparison pics too Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Now that is one nice model mate. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Well done. It turned out really nice, and when you see it compared to F-105...huh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 A lovely result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 congratulation Reini what a beautiful wee beastie you've produced!!!! From the phot's it's have to tell she's only 1/72nd scale, plus I know the model and she really is tiny. Well done on finishing her and she really is a model to be very proud of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 A great result Reini, she really is very good indeed. Seeing her next to your other models shows just how small the real thing is, I've never seen anything else make a Vampire look big! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Very nice indeed @reini, you have done a great job, not least considering the scale and small size if the aircraft 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Don't show me this sort of thing. I'll only want to build one!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: Don't show me this sort of thing. I'll only want to build one!!! ... then why don't you build one? Such a small plane that you can build it in no time and hardly takes any shelf space... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 15 hours ago, reini said: ... then why don't you build one? Such a small plane that you can build it in no time and hardly takes any shelf space... I could indeed build one. However, for such a small model, it comes attached to a huge great rabbit hole! If I build one of these then I will just have to build a Hal Ajeet, a Gnat F.1 in British test markings and a couple of trainer versions as well. All of a sudden it gets completely out of hand! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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