alex Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Good afternoon,there have been some Gannets in the RFI-section, so I have to show mine, I suppose...it's the well-known Revell Gannet T.5. I had as well some fitting problems due to non-existant clearance. Next problem were the clear parts, which were unusable. So I converted to the falcon vacuformed ones. But, they were meant for the Frog-Kit, the angle of the windscreen did not match the revell kit. I had to use the revell windscreen, which was the best clear part (uff...). Colour are from xtracolour, with a endless drying time, decals were the highlight. Went on easily. Just added some oil colour washing in the end.This was the worst kit so far, I contemplated several times if I should finish it or just write it off unfinished. Result is still ok. Best point - the prop is turning if blown! Thanks for watching! Alex 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 She's a beauty! What's the story behind the colour? I've never seen them like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Man that's beautiful, having just built one myself I can feel your (building) pain. And those spinner rings are the biz! And there's definitely a need out there for a vacform canopy for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thats a lovely Gannet Alex, I really like the COD versions and intend to do one myself using the Revell T.5,.....does the electrical coaming along the outside of the fuselage below the cockpit need to be altered between the T.5 & COD.4,.....I never can tell? I know some versions were slightly different at the front. If you want to add some luggage pods under the wings I think that Jean Pierre at Model Art Decals (http://www.modartdec.com/ ) might have some resin ones,.....I know he did release some a while ago and they look superb. Well done on a lovely model and nice decal choice too, I like the HMS Hermes aircraft myself, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks great after all your hard work. I love the spinning prop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks great. Glad you persevered. It's nice to see a COD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Lovely build. The COD scheme is very attractive. I have both this kit and the Trumpeter T2 in the stash. Sounds like the Trumpeter one will be the more pleasant build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 COD Gannets look cool - yours an exception: It looks awsome ;-) Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The quality of finish on this one belies the work you've put into it Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I'm cod-smacked (well I thought it was funny) I'll just get my Very nice, congratulations RR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 A dark Gannet, such a rare treat! And yes, that Revell kit is like reassembling a bag of smashed crabs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivers3162 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Never seen a Gannet in this scheme before! Definitely turned out well though, despite all the trials and tribulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Wow! It's looks wonderful in such unusual scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great finish on the Gannet, your perseverance paid off Alex. Well done sir. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great Finish and build there !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 very nice looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Nice Gannet, I had the Revell version but ended up throwing it, built a Trumpeter one instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 And that,s one of the best ones posted too! superb finish and love the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Great job, love the COD version, outstanding paint work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 That is beautiful! I might just do my Trumpeter T.4 in that scheme. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 A Really nice build but not sure about the colour, I really think this aircraft was painted overall RAF blue grey not black. If you search The Net, there is a picture on the Air Britain site (abpic) that shows this particular aircraft in overall blue Grey. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Very very nice, I really like that! Must get one for the stash!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 @Selvyn: thanks, the colour is in fact RAF blue grey! It may seem a bit dark because of the photos. @Tony: "does the electrical coaming along the outside of the fuselage below the cockpit need to be altered between the T.5 & COD.4" IIRC yes, the T.5 has the wide coaming because of the double controls. No probs, since the Revell T.5 kit has both, the narrow and broad one. Thank for the nice remarks! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I like that, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 A Really nice build but not sure about the colour, I really think this aircraft was painted overall RAF blue grey not black. If you search The Net, there is a picture on the Air Britain site (abpic) that shows this particular aircraft in overall blue Grey. Selwyn If that's blue grey then there is something wrong somewhere, just had another look at the pictures and the tyre colour matches the airframe! Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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