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1 minute ago, CJP said:
Epic build Simon she looks great - a big pat on the back for you & Aligauld for showing us all how.
Chris
Thanks Chris, @AliGauld build was driving force for me, I am glad that people like her.
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1 hour ago, amos brierley said:
From a clean sheet of paper, looks like you’ve made a lovely looking Gannet. 😁
…….. and another thing…… you should see what comes out of @AliGauld ‘s bread bin. 😼
I have Amos, remarkable builds, and the odd Scotch roll I would suspect.
1 hour ago, perdu said:This is a wonderful Gannet, thanks for the journey to brilliance with you
Thank you sir , very much appreciated.
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Thanks @psdavidson and @Hamden.
A coat of XF2 matt White laid down as an undercoat.
Main wheels got the same.
As well as the prop tips.
First coat of X2 Gloss White.
It will need a second pass I think.
Various other bits got sprayed too.
And the prop got its tips splashed with a dab of yellow with a hairy stick.
I am leaving this to it for the rest of the day.
Simon.
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Thank you sir, I got mine from the LHS in town, he knocked some cash off her but I am not going to grumble. she is well worth it.
Simon.
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6 minutes ago, Mark H2 said:
Great result, will build one day, but stash full, but soon👍
Thanks Mark.
That is one of the good things about modelling, you can pick and choose what you want to build and when.
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20 hours ago, AliGauld said:
Looks good Simon,
Nicely done on getting it together after it fought you.
Looks good in primer.
Cheers,
Alistair
20 hours ago, Hamden said:Totally agree
Stay safe Roger
6 hours ago, giemme said:Me too! Smooth primer coat!
Ciao
Cheers lads, a more relaxing build, as such.
Thanks @cobraleader, @GREG DESTEC and @psdavidson.
Onwards with the Hellcat.
Ignition harness sprayed XF 88 Dark Yellow.
Also the intake grill had a bit of Aluminium dabbed on it.
Re primed the seams that needed attention.
Still a wee one but I am ok with that.
Simon.
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1 hour ago, kelly9mm said:
Oh, and my Gannet is still waiting in a queue. Watching your fine work I definitely need to prioritise it. Great job!
Thank you sir, it`s worth doing, you will have fun doing her.
Simon.
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15 minutes ago, Biggles87 said:
A real beauty, and great thread.
John
Thanks John, really appreciated.
Simon.
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36 minutes ago, AliGauld said:
A veritable beauty Simon,
What a magnificent build.
Off to the RFI now.
Cheers,
Alistair
Thanks Alistair, I am glad that you liked it, it was a hard task to follow your build.
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28 minutes ago, AliGauld said:
A beautiful job Simon,
A pleasure to see this coming together and the finish was well worth all the effort.
Cheers,
Alistair
Cheers Alistair, your build gave the inspiration to keep going, and she a lovely kit to build. too.
Simon.
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13 hours ago, Hamden said:
Totally agree!
Stay safe Roger
12 hours ago, CJP said:Looks very smart with that blue & white spinner
Chris
Cheers lads, she is done at last.
11 hours ago, Thom216 said:Yup, gonna have the table all to herself! Seriously though, she looks great and congrats!
Thom
Thanks, you are not to far wrong there Thom, I am going to have to put some shelves up soon.
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14 hours ago, AliGauld said:
That is one fine looking Gannet Simon.
I'd go as far as to say flaming awesome.
Cheers,
Alistair
13 hours ago, Keeff said:That is very, very nice! 👌
Keith 😁
Thank you lads for the comments, very much appreciated indeed.
Thanks @cobraleader, @CJP, @Lord Riot, @Biggles87, @amos brierley, @Hamden, @giemme, @shortCummins, and @Thom216.
Well she is done and dusted apart from the crew who are down the mess getting bladdered.
Here is a couple of pics, the rest are in RFI.
A big thanks to all those who took time to comment/like, all very much welcome and appreciated.
Simon.
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When I first saw this kit previewed on the net over a year ago I said I want it!!!
And I was very happy with it, hats off to Airfix for this one, great kit, well thought out construction and well fitting parts too.
It took me just under three months to build and it was time enjoyed.
I would like to thank all those who followed, commented and liked on the WIP.
Paints: Tamiya, Mr Hobby, Alcad2.
Varnish: W&N Galeria.
Filler: Hardly none.
Thank you for looking.
Simon.
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She looks absolutely wonderful Chris.
So much detail being added to bring her to life.
Simon.
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Great paint work Alistair.
She really is coming to life quickly.
Simon.
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6 minutes ago, coneheadff said:
Looking great Simon!!!
The Gannet is a big beast and I might have to build mine with the wings folded.
Alex
Go for it Alex, the wing fold mech is pretty substantial.
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Thanks @AliGauld, @Hamden, @Thom216, and @bigbadbadge.
Aerial and arrestor hook left to add but they can wait until tomorrow but here is some pics.
I will take the pics for RFI in the morning under natural light.
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On 10/03/2024 at 13:58, bigbadbadge said:
Ooooothats looking very Nice Simon, very nearly there now.
Great work
Chris
On 10/03/2024 at 22:22, CJP said:Looks perfect now Simon.
Chris
Cheers lads, nearly done...
On 11/03/2024 at 06:56, heloman1 said:Looking suitably Gannety with a full bomb bay and flaps deployed. Getting close...
With mu COD build, I've managed to make the long range fuel tanks, using the excellent drawings in the 4+ book, So that will be it for my bomb bay, unless I can find info on other stores pods that might have been carried..
Colin
Very close Colin, very close indeed.
17 hours ago, The Spadgent said:Lovely catch up Simon. The canopy masking has turned out particularly well. Bravo that man. Nearly done. 😍
Johnny
Yep, nearly done sir.
Thanks @coneheadff, @Biggles87, @cobraleader, @Thom216, @amos brierley, @giemme, @Hamden.
Last bit painted and decaled and varnished.
I should RFI her tonight.
Simon.
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On 12/03/2024 at 16:11, CH-53D said:
I'm a big fan of sharkmouths on aircraft, and that one has always struck me as a particularly fine specimen. Looking forward to seeing yours progress.
Cheers
On 12/03/2024 at 20:46, AliGauld said:Excellent I do love a sharkmouth.
Carry on.
Cheers,
Alistair
On 12/03/2024 at 22:58, ernestf said:Sharp and nice build and paint work !
Thanks Rory, Alistair and Ernest, I looked at the other markings and they did nothing for me.
On 13/03/2024 at 16:10, David H said:Not sure if you want to do this, but if you have a 72 scale Tamiya F4U-1 Birdcage or an F4U-1A, it includes the sprue for the F4U-1D differences- which includes the 13'-1" Hamilton Standard Paddle Blade Propeller.
The Tamiya F4U-1D propeller corrects the only significant shortfall of the Eduard kit, which is the dreadful propeller. Conversely, it can improve the looks of the Hasegawa TBM-3 series or a Monogram F7F Tigercat.
It's that whole reduce-reuse-recycle thing...
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Thank you for the offer but I have decided to use the kits one.
I am not one for total accuracy, if it goes together well enough that good for me.
Thanks @ruudster, @javlin, @giemme. @GREG DESTEC, @Bob C., @psdavidson, @Hamden and @cobraleader.
Well, life got in the way again but back to it today.
Buttoned up after a struggle.
Primer on.
Some seam work to do there but not to much.
P.E. primed for the last few bits.
Just the underneath to prime, and the landing gear etc.
Keep dry.
Simon.
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All looking good Alistair.
As for the bloody weather, it has been the same down South mate.
Simon.
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A man walked into a bar on a slow night and sat down. After a few minutes, the bartender asked him if he wanted a drink.
He replied, "No thanks. I don't drink. I tried it once, but I didn't like it."
So the bartender said, "Well, would you like a cigarette?"
But the man said, "No thanks. I don't smoke. I tried it once, but I didn't like it."
The bartender asked him if he'd like to play a game of pool, and again the man said, "No thanks. I don't like pool. I tried it once, but I didn't like it. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't be here at all, but I'm waiting for my son."
The bartender said, "Your only son, I'm guessing."
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No rush Roger, there is more pressing and important matters to contend with at the moment.
Take care and don`t get to stressed mate.
Simon.
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Solan Goose or Fairey Gannet A/S 4. 815 Naval Air Squadron HMS Ark Royal 1958, Done and dusted .
in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
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Thank you Roger, it`s really appreciated.
Simon.