Para-Folland Gnat

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August 31, 2021
So I'm kit-bashing Me P.1111 with parts from Folland Gnat.
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August 31, 2021
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August 31, 2021
Nose will be from Gnat.
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August 31, 2021
Canopy will be also from Gnat.
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August 31, 2021
Cockpit is from Gnat.
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August 31, 2021
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August 31, 2021
Jet exhaust is from Gnat. The nose has some lead weight.
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August 31, 2021
Some interior parts painted with silver and black marker.
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August 31, 2021
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August 31, 2021
I wasn't satisfied with the air intake so I filled it afterwards with epoxy putty (brown stuff).
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August 31, 2021
I didn't want to squish Gnat's nose so I have to relocate the nose wheel bay.
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August 31, 2021
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August 31, 2021
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September 8, 2021
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September 8, 2021
Added drogue parachute housing
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September 12, 2021
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September 16, 2021
After adding the ejection seat the cockpit is complete. There was no room for head support nor ejection firing handle.
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September 16, 2021
Brush painting black base.
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September 16, 2021
I became too lazy masking canopy. This might backfire in the end.
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September 16, 2021
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September 16, 2021
Black enamel base (Humbrol 33) was a mistake. Next paint layer (Humbrol 11 + 34) diluted the black base color so I have to paint few more layers. It has been a long time since I have painted a model with regular brush and enamel.
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September 18, 2021
Grey Humbrol 164. Again needed two layers.
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September 18, 2021
Then two layers of green Humbrol 168.
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September 18, 2021
Landing gears added and details painted. Landing gears are original from Me P.1111 and they look awful. I tried to add some minor details, but let it be so the model gets finished faster. Gnat under carriage is prettier, but smaller and doesn't fit directly. Maybe front wheel could have been taken from Gnat.
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September 23, 2021
Decals are added.
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September 23, 2021
There was not much space on the fuselage for the big national insignia and I didn't have smaller spare decals. Also I had some problems with Micro Sol softener.
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September 25, 2021
I figured out that the panel lines should be scribed again because my brushed clear coat filled them. Scribing painted surface is just very risky.
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September 25, 2021
Black panel line wash.
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September 25, 2021
It got satin varnish and the canopy mask is removed so it is now ready.
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September 26, 2021
Para-Folland Gnat is ready!
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021
The left wing has some super glue spilled on it. I really should get some super glue remover.
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September 26, 2021
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September 26, 2021

Kommentarer

9 31 August 2021, 21:04

Robin (WhiteGlint)
What-if kitbashing, nice. 👀

2 September 2021, 20:35

S M
Thanks, WhiteGlint!

4 September 2021, 15:50

Vincent
Very nice build. I really like thse what if builds. And also so nice skills on display here.

17 September 2021, 20:27

S M
Thanks, Vincent! This really challenged my building skills. I hope my painting skills won't ruin this.

17 September 2021, 20:54

Simon Nagorsnik
It looks like an interesting porject, looking forward to the result

17 September 2021, 21:56

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Camouflage looks good. Nice control with the brush, the edges are nicely clean.

21 September 2021, 08:30

S M
Well the brush strokes still shows slightly, but atleast the panel lines are still visible. I have been better with the brush, but I have forgotten that skill.

21 September 2021, 14:30

Robert Podkoński
Cool idea! Looks really good.

21 September 2021, 16:38

S M
Model is now ready, but I will make the photoshoot tomorrow.

25 September 2021, 13:46

Robin (WhiteGlint)
👍 very nice! I like it. 👍

26 September 2021, 18:37

S M
Thanks! 🙂 Satin varnish made it perfect I think.

26 September 2021, 18:51

Album info

In alternative history Prof. Fritz Paraman becomes one of the main supporters of the Folland Aircraft company. As a result their light jet fighter is heavily influenced by Messerschmitt Me P.1111 project.

For one group building event where we make Finnish what-if planes painted with brush.

Para-Folland Gnat

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1:72 Messerschmitt P.1111 (PM Model PM-217)

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Ilmavoimat (Finnish Air Force 1918-now)
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BS381C:641 BS381C:638 Speed Silver

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