Folland Gnat T1 - Airfix (Old Tool)
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Although Airfix have produced a lovely new technology tooling of the Gnat, I have had a few examples of their old 1960s tooling in my unbuilt stash for many years.
I decided that some of these old kits are still worth building - if for no other reason being that they have so few parts that they take very little time to knock together. The quick build time is, however, sometimes negated by the need to fill the various gaps that are the result of old and worn moulding machines.
As with the FROG Vampire I finished recently, I will be building this one "wheels up" and it will more than likely end up in a little Red Arrows tribute build consisting of a Hawk and a Yellow Jacks Gnat.
This is the boxing of the Gnat I am using - one of the last issues of the original 1960s mould.
As can be seen, filler was needed along the wing roots and one side of the tail fin also need some filler along the trailing edge. I am ready now to start priming and getting the model ready for its red paint.
I decided that some of these old kits are still worth building - if for no other reason being that they have so few parts that they take very little time to knock together. The quick build time is, however, sometimes negated by the need to fill the various gaps that are the result of old and worn moulding machines.
As with the FROG Vampire I finished recently, I will be building this one "wheels up" and it will more than likely end up in a little Red Arrows tribute build consisting of a Hawk and a Yellow Jacks Gnat.
This is the boxing of the Gnat I am using - one of the last issues of the original 1960s mould.
As can be seen, filler was needed along the wing roots and one side of the tail fin also need some filler along the trailing edge. I am ready now to start priming and getting the model ready for its red paint.
Impressive stuff. The Airfix 1/48 TSR2 is pretty good.
The 1/72 Airfix TSR2 is not the best kit in the world fit wise. It was one of the last new kits produced by the "old" Airfix before they were taken over by Hornby.
However, with a bit of care it can still be made look good. This is a rendition from one of the Farnborough Club members -
And yes, the extended nose wheel is correct (although not featured in the kit as it is boxed).
The 1/72 Airfix TSR2 is not the best kit in the world fit wise. It was one of the last new kits produced by the "old" Airfix before they were taken over by Hornby.
However, with a bit of care it can still be made look good. This is a rendition from one of the Farnborough Club members -
And yes, the extended nose wheel is correct (although not featured in the kit as it is boxed).
One of the best inventions in recent years (i.e. within the last 15 years or so) for the modeller. It allows the thin polystyrene cement (not glue) to be applied pretty much exactly where it is needed.
It removes the need to use the old fashioned tube cement that we all used to use. Tube cement still has its uses, but only in limited circumstances.
Humbrol and others also do their own take on the theme.
It removes the need to use the old fashioned tube cement that we all used to use. Tube cement still has its uses, but only in limited circumstances.
Humbrol and others also do their own take on the theme.
shambollic said:
Love the model, but love the old Airfix plastic stand even more. A great wave of nostalgia washed over me when I saw that! I haven't seen one of those in years.
They haven't been supplied with Airfix kits for decades - bit you can buy them separately in an assortment pack these days.Gassing Station | Scale Models | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff