avro683 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 A very gnice Gnat Mike. Good pics too. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 A very gnice Gnat Mike. Good pics too.Tony Thanks Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Now that I do like, Mike. I've always had a soft spot for the Gnat ever since my Dad used to tell me stories as a kid about the time he saw a blue prototype (probably the Midge) go past without a sound at the Farnborough airshow in the 50's, supersonic restrictions not being in force in those days. The job you've done on yours is absolutely lovely, and as has been stated, the colour scheme really suits its shape. I especially like the scale colour effect - post office red would have made it look toy-like, your choice of red looks incredibly realistic. Great stuff, most impressed. Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Very pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 That's positively stunning Mike, every time I've seen a build of this kit it's absolutely beautiful. Love the colour scheme and the overall finish looks very tidy indeed. Great job, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 After a looong hiatus while I got to grips with masking & painting, I finally finished this kit tonight, depsite my old techniques coming back to haunt me on the canopy. It's not my best model ever, but looks quite striking as long as you don't have a magnifying glass with you Build thread is here if you're interested. The cockpit was a pleasant surprise, as it was painted over 2 years ago, and has been hidden by the masking tape ever since Comments & critiques welcomed as usual. It's when I see a kit as well made as that I start to doubt I ever mastered that model. Beautifully done! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 It's when I see a kit as well made as that I start to doubt I ever mastered that model. Beautifully done!John Thanks John... means a lot - now how about re-releasing it to satisfy the masses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Absolutely stunning Mike! And yes please John, let's see it back again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo33 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Not really my 'thang' but a lovely model nonetheless - what was wrong with the canopy? I'd die for one that clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Not really my 'thang' but a lovely model nonetheless - what was wrong with the canopy? I'd die for one that clear Thanks Tim There was rough opaque Klear all over it, so I had to use a bit of Isopropyl Alcohol (I don't have any ammonia) to soften it so I could scrape it off with a shaped cocktail stick. Surprisingly effective if a little time consuming, and after a fresh brush coat of Klear you'd hardly know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Nice work Mike, I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Splendid, Not an aircraft I kow very well, I have not much about it in my library, but your model brings interest to me (in 1/72nd scale !!!!) Very well done. Congratulations. Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thanks chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Really nice model, great choice of scheme with the grey wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Norman Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Wow, Simply Georgeous....Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Looks awesome Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Speechless great build! Rick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feifeitim Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 What an absolutely stunning model! Well done Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Excellent Gnat, very nice job....... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 That's very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks guys I haven't seen this thread since back in 2008 when I completed it, but it was still nice of you all to give it some belated love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Your build is the top one reason why I am after this kit Mike - stunnig and lovely paint scheme I realy hope it it will be rereleased this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Funnily enough, I hope it'll be re-released too, as I'd quite like a Red Arrows bird too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabio Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Oooh, me likey! Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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