Fritag Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 31 minutes ago, 71chally said: Lovely shots Fritag, actually my favourite bird is the Gannet. Mine too James; love the way they plunge headlong into the sea after fish, Breathtaking. I have in fact got a close up reference shot for the build Bill - taken last time I was in the Shetlands Another iPhone shot - so I expect your Dad will have better James - but it is surprising what iPhone can manage if your lucky enough to get close. This chap went by very close 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 6 hours ago, perdu said: I haven't completely decided yet but I think I'd like to reprise 777 the COD Gannet I modelled thirty five years or so ago Soo that leaves you with at least five options, Gannet COD.4 XA466 3 V by James Thomas, on Flickr Victorious 849 A Flt Gannet COD.4 XA466 3 H by James Thomas, on Flickr Hermes 849 A Flt Gannet COD.4 XA466 040 R by James Thomas, on Flickr Ark Royal 849 B Flt Fairy Gannet T.5 XA466 LM777 849 Sqn 19-05-78 by Peter Foster, on Flickr Lossiemouth 849 HQ Flt (Peter R Foster Flickr) 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 ...or my favourite Gannet COD.4 XA466 777 LM Nov 78 by James Thomas, on Flickr 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) 17 minutes ago, 71chally said: Gannet COD.4 XA466 3 V by James Thomas, on Flickr Victorious 849 A Flt All great photos, but I especially love this one. Both Mambas going, and some poor Chockhead has still got to attach that catapult bridle to the shuttle... with two blimmin' great airscrews about 6" from his head... What could possibly go wrong? Look at all that lovely wing fold; the Gannet really was the peak of the metal origami art! Nice to see a red & black "Aardvark" 849 A Flt aircraft, too; because B Flight were on Ark's final commission, AEW Gannets almost always seem to be yellow & black in model-land. [Incidentally, I wish someone would make a resin Palouste air starter (visible top right by the 801 NAS Bucc S2). The diorama possibilities for 60s and 70s FAA jets are endless. If I could find some good quality drawings / photos, it'd do; scratch building ought to be doable, but you do need decent references!] Edited August 25, 2017 by Ex-FAAWAFU 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Fritag said: Mine too James; love the way they plunge headlong into the sea after fish, Breathtaking. This is mesmerizing, The Gannet was unusual for it's time in that it didn't have nose wheel steering, on a crowded deck it couldn't taxi fast enough for the differential braking to be effective so it had to be steered around the deck by a gang of deck handlers. 1 hour ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: [Incidentally, I wish someone would make a resin Palouste air starter (visible top right by the 801 NAS Bucc S2). The diorama possibilities for 60s and 70s FAA jets are endless. If I could find some good quality drawings / photos, it'd do; scratch building ought to be doable, but you do need decent references! From 6.00 mins in, shows how close to the action they were! Would be great to see a Palouste pod model, amazing that there isn't one available. I know someone who might have a manual. Edited August 25, 2017 by 71chally 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 8 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: All great photos, but I especially love this one. Both Mambas going, and some poor Chockhead has still got to attach that catapult bridle to the shuttle... with two blimmin' great airscrews about 6" from his head... What could possibly go wrong? Look at all that lovely wing fold; the Gannet really was the peak of the metal origami art! Nice to see a red & black "Aardvark" 849 A Flt aircraft, too; because B Flight were on Ark's final commission, AEW Gannets almost always seem to be yellow & black in model-land. [Incidentally, I wish someone would make a resin Palouste air starter (visible top right by the 801 NAS Bucc S2). The diorama possibilities for 60s and 70s FAA jets are endless. If I could find some good quality drawings / photos, it'd do; scratch building ought to be doable, but you do need decent references!] I'll second that re the Palouste starter - how about a decent Buddy refuelling pod in 1/48 & 1/72 too with decals for both CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Walkround is right here chaps, no need to go elsewhere 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Now that is what I call a walk around! - so much detail CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 2 hours ago, NAVY870 said: Walkround is right here chaps, no need to go elsewhere Thanks for the reminder Steve, Danielle did a fabulous job on the Gannet for me I do appreciate these shots Mind you its a bit of an overload trying to work out which set is for which cockpit, but I have got there Had a nice heavy little package in the post this a.m, Gannet (one?) takes a step forwards Ta James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 If I recall correctly,the alley cat aew gannet had a palouste included in the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 5 hours ago, NAVY870 said: Walkround is right here chaps, no need to go elsewhere I am familiar with it but It didn't have the required undercarriage shots, that's why I suggested the other sites. A very detailed walk around though. Glad the bits arrived this morning Bill, was hoping not to hold your build up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Yes thanks James, nice surprise too The build, both in fact, is on hold today as it is the gaffer's birthday and I think I'd be pushing the bounds of decency messing with models just now All good tomorrow though 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) On 26/08/2017 at 3:57 AM, CJP said: I'll second that re the Palouste starter - how about a decent Buddy refuelling pod in 1/48 & 1/72 too with decals for both CJP Flightpath do a pretty decent 1/48 Buddy pod (I used it on my Mk1 Vixen) - but I grant you it doesn't have decals. No Palouste, though! Edit: the simple process of entering "Palouste" into Hannants' site shows that the CMR 1/72 Scimitar apparently has one in it. But nothing in 1/48. [Sorry, Bill, though it is kind of Gannet / Buccaneer related] Edited August 27, 2017 by Ex-FAAWAFU 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Nice pictures and video!!! This is the kind of support you need for a good build!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 19 hours ago, fatalbert said: If I recall correctly,the alley cat aew gannet had a palouste included in the box. You do, along with the underwing fuel tanks and baggage pods, that would make a great stand alone set for the Gannet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 It just looks like a drop tank of dubious, possibly continental origins with assorted attached gubbinses I have a cunning plan And a lot of assorted odd drop tanks... And tonight I will return to the fray, hoopla! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Bit late on this one Bill sorry! Great start I'm sure you'll turn this into a show stopper as usual! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Frenkly appawled that aim so late in on your Gawnet but qwait pleased to see this pushing faward in such a spunky fashion. Doncha know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 LOL I have been engaging first gear on my googlefoo, seeking Paloustes for some daft reason No pictures I've yet googled have that metal grid frame on too, was it a 'ship-centric' adaptation? I will be mostly working wheels for casterey type games and getting the airbrake framework installed slowly on the Buccy today And maybe tomorrow 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) I have seen the top hamper fitted in shore based shots, think it kept the starter hose neat & tidy while in regular use, you often see the tail of the pod removed as well. You can see it in the various FAA carrier films on youtube etc. Edit, one shore one here at 00:11, Nice shot of one hung up on a Gannet (From the excellent Radfan Hunters page) Edited August 28, 2017 by 71chally 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 I got that great Gannet shot on Google yesterday, there are several interesting things hanging off those machines in the sixties and seventies Lots to get scratching on 😀 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 6 hours ago, perdu said: Lots to get scratching on oh goody ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 You have my attention squire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I missed this, but there is a Palouste with hamper basket in that Gannet on Victorious picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, 71chally said: I missed this, but there is a Palouste with hamper basket in that Gannet on Victorious picture! Looks like one. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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