thepureness Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi guys This is my build for the training type group build. Playing it safe with the Revell Gannet T.5 I live a short distance from Culdrose naval base and being there is an option provided with the kit for an aircraft based there, there was not too much decision making to be done. I'm going to build this one OOB with no AM parts just to see what results I get. Wish me luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi, from what you are offered in the box you can certainly build a Culdrose ship. No need for enbelishment or AM parts, Build sa the instructions say and good luck. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Few photos to update, i'm happy with the look of the pit, colours maybe not 100% correct plus I used the kit decals for cockpit details. This is the first revell kit i've built for around 5-6 years now, and i'm surprised being that its a new tooling is the amount of flash on some parts, but then again. its a decent sized kit for £11 plus a good part count, so I shouldn't really complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 So interesting one here chaps, maybe some advise. Maybe a slight disaster here, took the clear parts out the bag and noticed something wasn't right. The bulged canopy for the pilot is actually cracked straight down the middle. It was only being held together by the clear sprue, so once removed I ended up with 2 parts. No question is, whats the best course of action to repair it. I've used some clear glue to bond the 2 halves together, its a very clean crake so just have the seem to deal with which stands out like a sore thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Nice choice of kit sir, but the canopy issue is a bit of a swine for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The canopies are a real bugbear of this kit. I have the AS.1/4 boxing which is my second after my first one had all 3 canopies cracked in the box. At the time I contacted Revell but as it was OOP at the time, they wouldn't help. With it being back in production, spares may be available now. Send a nice email here [email protected] and see what they say. They have always been helpful either way with me. Nice start BTW Cheers Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Cheers Chris Email sent so hopefully a reply soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 OK, with replacement parts on their way from Germany I can at least get one with the rest of the build and all the clear parts once they arrive. So fair good ammount of the main fuselage built and painted. Used Tamiya acrylics for paint, XF-16 Flat aluminum and a Mix for the Red of XF-7 Red and a dash of XF03 yellow mixed with a little gloss. This is where we are 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver66 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Very colourful, see there's one flying in the states again in similar colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yes driver, there is currently a restoration project on a Gannet t.5 in the US. Revel also provided decals in box to build the extra aircraft. Although I'm building a Culdrose aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 This is coming along very nicely! From the looks of the Tamiya alumininium, I think I'm going to have to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 v nice looking forward to its completion Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yes driver, there is currently a restoration project on a Gannet t.5 in the US. Revel also provided decals in box to build the extra aircraft. Although I'm building a Culdrose aircraft It's actually flying now - Cool build too, I love the T.5 Gannet! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Awesome video there Radleigh, was a good watch, especially seeing it fly. On another note, got a little more done today, finish construction of the tail and have attached some of the flaps with a few more going on soon, I have to have the main air frame completed by tomorrow night along with the undercarriage and props. One thing that has surprised me is the size of the aircraft, as I thought I was working with something much smaller, its not far off a 1/48 spitfire or WWII fighter One thing I've always struggled with in modelling is choosing what to build next, I've got such a big collection that I will just look through boxes sometimes and take ages to pick a kit, This is my first group build and with limiting the subjects down to certain types it limited my choice and I was able to decided what to build straight away, and i'm seriously enjoying it. here is a couple more pics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Looking very smart. I was a little confused by the Revell boxings of the Gannet as one of them seemed to be a reboxing of the NOvo kit. I remember that one box had the aircraft flying to the right and one flying to the left and the one going left was the Novo rehash - must be a different version of the Gannet, as yours goes left but is clearly a very nice model. I do wish manufacturers would note the kit origins on their boxes. Anyhow, looking forwards to seeing this in all its glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Getting closer to the end, hope to have all painting and decals all done by the end of the week end, then all thats needed are the replacement canopy parts from revell which are on their way Will upload some images shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 how is the quality of your decals? Mine are rather disappointing, they are printed out of register, and the writings can hardly be read (it may sound too harsh, but on most kits, you still can read what's written!), and the roundels are a bit blurry too... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Update for this one, Undercarriage and flaps on, Quite a lot of weight needed inside this one, think i have around 30 air-gun pellets stuffed in every nook and cranny around the cockpit. But I succeeded, its not a tail sitter. I do have to say, i'm quite disapointed with the fit of the kit overall, it does require some work. Anyway here are a few pictures. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 This going to look superb with the decals on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 A lovely Gannet (if that's not an oxymoron Excellent work so far, can't wait to see it once complete. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Little update here everyone. Gloss coat is on, and Alex, your comment on the decals, they seem fine no issues yet. Part way through the decals now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Good job, nice colour scheme choice, I must get one of those. Loved the video by the way, and to Rod Stewarts 'Sailing'. An anthem to any Wafu from the 70's. I managed to hold back a tear! I think there's a Sea Harrier flying in the States too, how come the yanks get to have all the fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Well guys, This is now finished. Here is a picture and the rest will be on the completed page. Clear parts are a pain with this one, large seem down the middle of 3 of the main parts, after clearing up I still decided to open the canopies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 What a lovely looking build, fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby57 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) Good job, nice colour scheme choice, I must get one of those. Loved the video by the way, and to Rod Stewarts 'Sailing'. An anthem to any Wafu from the 70's. I managed to hold back a tear! I think there's a Sea Harrier flying in the States too, how come the yanks get to have all the fun? I agree, think I've got 5 or 6 Gannets now; I'll have to investigate to determine if that's right though...they're stashed in out of the way places. But as to the SHAR...yes, it's flown by an ex US Marine Corps Lt. Colonel named Art Nalls. Google him and read why he loves the a/c and watch some of his performances on YouTube. And, not meaning to be rude, I should have added...I love your build thepureness. I love the Gannet and you've done it proud with this one. Edited April 27, 2014 by Nobby57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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