Arie Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Well, having built Trumpeter & Frog's Gannets, and nearly scratch-building an AEW.3 with scant help from Airmodel's vacuform conversion--Revell's raises few complaints! I truly enjoyed building this one--the detail is great, the fit is fantastic, and it looks the part. I opted for the weathered paint look the retired bird acquired in civilian life, but left off the civy registration to keep the operational feel--I'm not sure what the Puma logos on the aft fuselage are for either. My only niggles was the usual, matt finish of Revell's decals, the fact that is well nigh impossible to pack enough weight in the nose to keep it on its undercarriage, and the fact that the nose wheel hubs were concave, unlike most of the Gannets I've seen. Anyone know if the T.5s ever carried any sort of inert/practice weapons (torpedoes, depth bombs, sacks of flour, etc?) I'd love to put something in that vast, empty weapons bay, but couldn't find any references... Anyway, here's the result--hope you enjoy! -Arie Edited February 19, 2016 by Arie 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 That's a very nice job - lovely looking Gannet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Very nice. That dayglo is spot-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 - Arie, EXQUISITE and RESPLENDENT Gannet. you have done an excellent job . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Very nice well done.... I have seen pics of t.5's with the baggage pods fitted. Regards Glenn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Fantastic work ... cracking collection there btw. Heard that XT572 hopefully coming to the UK this year. Hopefully it works out 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Cracking job, I feel like I've been "Tangoed" RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Nice work.... Any chance of a group photo with the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 That is nice, particularly nice is the faded dayglo. Any tips on how you achieved that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Great looking Gannet. I particularly like the fading on the dayglo. Very like the reel thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Looks good to me! A better picture of that line up of your Gannets would be good. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I really like the faded orange markings, how did you achieve it? Was it just a case of using a matt coat or other colours? It's a very realistic effect. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Sidharta Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Like it a lot !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Very convincing model. I really like the realistic weathering of the day-glo – it's the icing on this delicious cake. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 That's a great model from a very 'challenging' kit ... love the weathered dayglo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Very nice, I had major troubles with this kit! I agree with the other users here, the faded dayglo looks very convincing. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 looks great. nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Fantastic. Loving the faded dayglo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Lossiemouth and Gannet go well together , as has your build of this kit, really like the worn effect on the dayglow paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Very nice and I love how you`ve replicated the faded dayglow paint! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff King Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Wow that is just fantastic! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancbuilder219 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 That looks great! Not an was kit to build Imo. You've done a splendid job! Group photo definitely called for. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 That's a lovely piece of work, looks like a great collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Beautiful looking Gannet. The faded orange dayglo looks pretty realistic - I love it! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arie Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Nice work.... Any chance of a group photo with the others? Looks good to me! A better picture of that line up of your Gannets would be good. Martin That looks great! Not an was kit to build Imo. You've done a splendid job! Group photo definitely called for. Many thanks all, I definitely can do--I'll get the camera out for a 'family photo' after work--still getting 'round to building a COD bird, but it's in the queue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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