abat Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 So here's my first build posted to the forum. It started life as a 1/72 Revell Gannet to which I scratchbuilt (butchered?) a starboard wing fold. I doubt the configuration is authentic operationally, but my aim was to replicate the Gannet on display at the Nowra Fleet Air Arm Museum as seen in the last pic - and scratchbuilding two wing folds was a bit beyond my endurance. I've made a few changes since taking these shots, including modifying the attachment point of the wing brace which I got totally wrong initially and painting a few more of the attachments and struts red. The paint scheme came up a bit grainy and I'm hoping to improve my airbrush skills through the forum and lots more practice! Thanks for looking. ... Andrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Smashing! You really can't beat a good Gannet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 It took me a while to figure out that the bottom picture is not also of the model, so I'd say you did a pretty good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Thats fantastic - superb job on the wingfold and love the dio. cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Cracking build there, I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 very nice build but love the diorama thats going on Glenn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 A very nice effort indeed! It might be worth considering replacing the aerial wire with something a bit finer though, that would finish the model of a treat. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 That's lovely, everyone should love a Gannet! The wing fold looks pretty good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Beast of a plane & very well modeled, well done. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Hey thanks everyone for your comments and encouragement. The 'diorama' is the real thing from the FAA museum in Nowra - well worth a visit if you ever visit Australia. Looks like I better build my own - I've already got a few resin torpedoes and sonor bouys to put out front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W. Balmer Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Lovely job there - I love this bird as it is so unconventional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I just love the Gannet! And you, sir, have done an outstanding job The scratchbuilding is amazing!Well done,M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 What a cracking model and your wing fold looks fab! Cheers Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Nice job, the wing fold looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Superb job for 1/72 scale. The pai9nt finish looks OK in the photos. Colin W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 An awesome example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper108 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 just getting my gannet on the work bench hope mine turns out half as good well done mate great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 A very nice effort indeed! It might be worth considering replacing the aerial wire with something a bit finer though, that would finish the model of a treat. Martin Thanks Martin. I'll stretch some finer sprue and get onto that. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Just thought I'd shed some light on how I did the wingfold. After cutting the wing (point of no return!), I fashioned the end plate from plastic card, glued it on and sanded it flush. The openings were cut based on photos taken at Nowra. I made the edge using very fine plastic strip which I made to conform to shape with little pieces of scrap strip taped around the wing edge. Wish I taken a picture but hopefully that makes sense. I used fuse wire for the cabling but found it not too pliable. Suggestions on a better wire would be appreciated as id like to add a bit more to finish it off. If I did it again, I'd trim the wing length a little to match the width of the added plastic. Joining the wing segments was interesting and the end I settled on a hinge and pneumatic arm much like the real thing, all supported by the red braces. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Superb job for 1/72 scale. The pai9nt finish looks OK in the photos. Colin W Thanks Colin. I used Lifecolor acrylics. The sky laid down very smooth but there's something in my technique, mix or weather that conspired to make the EDSG a bit grainy. I also find the acrylics a bit harder to brush in the cockpit than my humbrol enamels of old. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I thought it was 1/48 on first squint! Very nice and detail-fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 That's a lovely piece of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 great to see a RAN gannet. Great job Andrew, especially on the wing fold. For more pliable wire try copper wire, or very fine solder. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Nicely done, looks as good as the real one in the photo! gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Missed this one, very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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