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  • Dave W
    • Jan 2011
    • 4713
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    Airfix 1/48 Folland Gnat

    [ATTACH]101745.IPB[/ATTACH]

    [ATTACH]101746.IPB[/ATTACH]

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    [ATTACH]101748.IPB[/ATTACH]

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    [ATTACH]101750.IPB[/ATTACH]

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    I finally got this one finished.I had quite a few problems with the build.Most were of my own making though.The fit of the parts is very precise.You can't afford to get anything slightly out of line or you will have problems.The seats needed quite a bit sanding off the base if you want to model the closed canopy option.But it's not noticeable with the canopy closed.I also found the decals very fragile and not up to Airfix usual high standards.Luckily I've got a lot of spares.So I was able to replace most of the ruined ones.There are a lot of tiny stencils.But I didn't bother with most of them.Dont let my experience put you off though.This is a really nice kit.Just take your time and check things fit properly before glueing.

















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    • Guest
      #2
      That's a nice Gnat Dave it's come out really well.

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        • Guest
          #3
          Looks great.... The other planes arent to shabby either.

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            • Guest
              #4
              Nice build, paint job looks excellent Dave.

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                • The Migrant
                  • Apr 2011
                  • 1268
                  #5
                  Looks really nice Dave [ATTACH]101772.IPB[/ATTACH]

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      Dave that is one very clean build, nice crisp paint work! Very nicely done Sir!

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                        • john i am
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Apr 2012
                          • 4019
                          #7
                          Despite your problems the gnat turned out nicely Dave well done mate

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                            • flyjoe180
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Jan 2012
                              • 12390
                              • Joe
                              • Earth
                              #8
                              Beautiful work Dave. Despite the issues with the fit and errors, it has come out wonderfully. You have to love that scheme, very smart and precise, nicely painted. Looks great in that Cold War collection

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                                • monica
                                  • Oct 2013
                                  • 15169
                                  #9
                                  nice Gnat Dave,nice clean looking build,

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                                    • Guest
                                      #10
                                      Excellent Dave, came out very nice.

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                                        • yak face
                                          Moderator
                                          • Jun 2009
                                          • 13836
                                          • Tony
                                          • Sheffield
                                          #11
                                          Beautiful job Dave , superb paint job . It put up a fight in places but you beat it and what a result ! Great build. Cheers tony

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                                            • rickoshea52
                                              SMF Supporters
                                              • Dec 2011
                                              • 4076
                                              • Rick
                                              #12
                                              Great recovery from the cockpit bulkhead saga.
                                              On the bench: Airfix 1/48 Sea King HC4, Revell 1/24 Trabant.
                                              Coming soon: Airfix 1/72 Phantom FGR2.
                                              Just finished: Airfix 1/48 Stuka & Airfix 1/72 Sea King HC4.

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                                                • colin m
                                                  Moderator
                                                  • Dec 2008
                                                  • 8741
                                                  • Colin
                                                  • Stafford, UK
                                                  #13
                                                  Looks great Dave. It's nice to see a bit of colour.

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