Dstream Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 7 hours ago, Flyingdutchman said: Great work on this ancient kit. The Gina is a nice plane but not easy to build. You were able to touch the colours perfect! Looks very promising. Thank you Evert, I am glad you find the colors appropriate. 6 hours ago, Giorgio N said: Considering that the usual gloss coat before decals and matt/satin final coat will very likely tone down the effect, I would probably leave it as is. In Italian service at least, the paint on these aircraft weathered quite a lot, the dark green in particular Thank you Giorgio. You are right about the effect of the gloss coat. Probably, I will touch up only few over-sprays and fill-in few spots that are really too discolored. I saw also pictures where the paints were quite discolored. Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Meanwhile, I worked on the landing gear parts. These are the parts out of the kit: The struts are clearly undersized and I wonder what are of all those rings meant to reproduce. Considering that these parts are not adequate, after cleaning I replaced the struts with plastic rods and metallic tubing. The new parts are then pinned together. The front gear received few additional parts and the oleo was replaced with a metallic tube. Then, I furnished the assemblies with aluminium tape and lead wires. Finally, after priming and painting, they look closer to the real pieces: That's all for now, best regards, Dan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Hi, just a small update, I added some green color to the areas that looked too discolored keeping a mottle pattern. I think it looks better now. I also added the anti-glare panel on the nose and a black dielectric on the tip of the rudder. Now I have to mask the upper part prior to spraying the aluminium paint on the lower part. It starts to look like a proper G-91. Cheers, Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 6 hours ago, Dstream said: Hi, just a small update, I added some green Now I have to mask the upper part prior to spraying the aluminium paint on the lower part. It starts to look like a proper G-91. Cheers, Dan The camo looks great, Dan!! Just one thing...The belly of the German G.91 were not RAL 9006 Weißaluminium, but RAL 7001 Silbergrau...which is a grey color shade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 @coneheadff, thank you for following my {endless) build and providing comments, it is really appreciated. I really hope that you will not be disappointed, but my intention is to build an Italian version, for which, I have already installed the four guns. The German version is very spectacular, but I will do it when a new tool will be available. My choice is due to the fact that my memories (related to aviation) as a kid are associated to this plane. In addition, I started working as a young engineer more than 37 years ago in the factory in Turin where these planes where build. At that time it was called Aeritalia, not Fiat anymore, G. Gabrielli was already retired, but documents of the plane were still around. Kindest regards, Daniele 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 3 minutes ago, Dstream said: @coneheadff, thank you for following my {endless) build and providing comments, it is really appreciated. I really hope that you will not be disappointed, but my intention is to build an Italian version, for which, I have already installed the four guns. The German version is very spectacular, but I will do it when a new tool will be available. My choice is due to the fact that my memories (related to aviation) as a kid are associated to this plane. In addition, I started working as a young engineer more than 37 years ago in the factory in Turin where these planes where build. At that time it was called Aeritalia, not Fiat anymore, G. Gabrielli was already retired, but documents of the plane were still around. Kindest regards, Daniele Aaaaaah...that explains the details and the amount of time you're putting into that project Absolutely fantastic work, Daniele! I grew up in West-Berlin, so I only know the Gina from a books and museums There's a privately owned G.91 not far from our place. The owner bought it a long time ago when the German Air Force still sold retired equipment as a whole assy. Nowadays they chop everything in pieces...even uniforms Back to the Gina...our air force also had the Gina with four cannons. It was called G.91R.4. These aircraft were supposed to be delivered to Turkey and Greece, but ended up with the GAF. They all flew with WaSLw 50 in Fürstenfeldbruck. 40 of them were sold to Portugal and were probably the only Gina's used in action in Angola. Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Wow ! I'm loving the attention to detail that you are putting into this model. It brings back happy memories of watching Luftwaffe G-91's when on our 17 Squadron annual detachments to Decimomannu in the early 70's, and also watching a flight of Luftwaffe G-91's engaged in a simulated airfield attack at our base in Brüggen during a NATO exercise . . . Very impressive ! I've always loved the " Gina " and and your model certainly does justice to this iconic little fighter.. Keep up the good work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Time to mask the upper side in preparation of spraying the Aluminium paint on the lower side. For the Aluminium paint, I used a mix of Tamiya Flat Aluminium XF-16 with 20% Flat White. I know that the Tamiya Aluminium might be a bit grainy, but I think that this mix reproduces well the real paint. The result seems not too bad. That's all for now, next, I will be busy with the many spots that need a touch up. Best regards, Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Hi, just few pictures to update my build, work is progressing slowly, but it is progressing. Tackling all the remaining bit and pieces that were left behind. Starting with the drop tanks, here shown OOB: That heavy superstructures need to go. I noticed that the Italian tanks are slightly different from the German ones. This is how they look now: I am hesitating to better detail the attachment points, I will see what to do later. I have rebuilt the large dorsal navigation light that was molded into the plastic halves and that I promptly removed because it was ugly and it was in the way when I had to sand and scribe the fuselage. This is the new piece turned from a clear plastic runner: Here how it looks with the tanks dry fitted: I am continuing with the various landing gear doors, that's all foe now, best regards, Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 Hi, I decorated the fin with a white band and started to paint the remaining pieces. I added the small tail wheel which was removed at the time when I rebuilt the tail cone. I fitted also the jet pipe to get the overall impression of the rebuilt exhaust area. The grey cylinder is the original jet pipe of the kit which is much smaller than the one built by me. Finally, I sprayed a coat of Tamiya clear in preparation for the decals. Decals will follow. I hope you like it, best regards, Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Really impressed by this one Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Same here. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Thanks for the likes gents. I went on with the decals. The large sheet provided plenty of decals of good quality. However, I found that many of the service stencils are a tad out of scale, i.e. a bit too large and I ended up by omitting many of them because I found that they disrupted the overall view of the model. The national insignias have the central green circle a tad too small, but I have to live with that. In this picture, I try to show the stressed skin effect that I tried to create on the gun lids, which, although difficult to see in the picture, look quite effective in reality. The underside was completed with few oil trails made with brushed oil colors. Next, I will wet sand everything and apply a final satin coat. I am thinking to add a drop of grey to mute a bit the vivid colors of the decals. To the next time, thanks for following, D. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Sweet work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Hi, before spraying the last finishing coat, I am proceeding with the last remaining bits. I glued in place the landing gears that were greatly modified as shown in a previous post: The work done on the landing gear elements paid off and these are quite more presentable now. Wheels of the kit were painted and finally added after having flattened a bit the are in contact with ground. The mechanism for the extension of the airbrakes was built out of plastic stocks trying to imitate roughly the real one. Airbrakes and leverages added, but still not painted yet. It is really a pity that the shape of the airbrakes is not accurate, but at any rate, the overall impression seems not too bad. Continuing with the last bits that usually require a great amount of time. Cheers, Dan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Great progress Dan!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Wow! You’ve done a fantastic job. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Hi, thanks to @coneheadff and @Biggles87 for your kind messages and thanks to the 'like's. I went on with the last bits and pieces and I am mostly done with the main airframe. I attached all the landing gear doors by now: The underwing tanks: The pitot tube made of brass microtubes: Now I am ready for a transparent coat which will be matt, but with a bit of a shine. I need to mix some clear/matt types. Another view with the landing doors: Meanwhile, I am also finishing the ejection seat which will be the last addition. Best regards, Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 I assembled the final missing bits and sprayed the final coats of matt/satin finish and removed the masking tape from the transparent parts of the cockpit. The jet pipe and the tail lights: The ejection seat: The canopy hood: ad the final overall view: I am posting the final photos in the RFI section. Thanks to those that have followed this long build, for sure I will stay away from old kits for a while. Best regards, Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Great build, great paint work very nice. When ever I see this period aircraft I always think of this? Must be a generational thing. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 15 minutes ago, PeteH1969 said: When ever I see this period aircraft I always think of this? It also happens to me! Glad that you liked my build. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Wonderful! I always think of the F-86D John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 7 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Wonderful! I always think of the F-86D Indeed, the G.91 indisputably resembles the shape of a Sabre F-86D. Before the G.91, Fiat built under license the F-86K for the Italian Air Force, therefore they were very familiar with the architecture of that jet. Thank you, John for your kind comment and continuous support along my build. Cheers, Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Fantastic result, Dan!!! Congratulations...you made a little gem out of that basic kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, coneheadff said: Fantastic result, Dan!!! Congratulations...you made a little gem out of that basic kit Thank you for your kind words and thanks for your continuous support. Indeed, I spent quite a lot of work on this old kit. Now, there is a high probability that a new tool will appear. Cheers, Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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