FAAFAN 30 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 All, I am a lurker here on Britmodeller, seldom posting but looking daily. I am interested in finding the above. I was fortunate enough to have built the Gannet (COD) offered by Classic Airframes years ago, but can't locate an AEW version in my scale- anything in Vac form, injection or resin is fine. Any suggestions? Thanks and all the best, bob Link to post Share on other sites
71chally 7,495 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 To my knowledge there has never been a 48th Gannet AEW. Classic Airframes had one showing (with nice boxart) as coming soon on their website sometime ago, but never (very) sadly not released. Be great if Sword upscale their 72nd AEW, like they did with the Lightnings. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Colin W 4,201 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 We have waited for years, been promissed several times but none has ever appeared. Link to post Share on other sites
Rodders154 844 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 All, I am a lurker here on Britmodeller, seldom posting but looking daily. I am interested in finding the above. I was fortunate enough to have built the Gannet (COD) offered by Classic Airframes years ago, but can't locate an AEW version in my scale- anything in Vac form, injection or resin is fine. Any suggestions? Thanks and all the best, bob To my knowledge there has never been a 48th Gannet AEW. Classic Airframes had one showing (with nice boxart) as coming soon on their website sometime ago, but never (very) sadly not released. Be great if Sword upscale their 72nd AEW, like they did with the Lightnings. I think the AEW3 was a pretty aircraft I have just started modelling in 1/48 scale so would like to have a kit of one. It appears that Classic Airframes was released in the past see the above post where it has been built Rodders Link to post Share on other sites
bentwaters81tfw 7,230 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 If it had ever been released, I would have one, and I haven't, so that answers the question. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Welkin 182 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Alternatively Alley Cat might have scaled-up their AEW.3, although I guess that it would have been quite expensive! Link to post Share on other sites
71chally 7,495 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I think the AEW3 was a pretty aircraft I have just started modelling in 1/48 scale so would like to have a kit of one. It appears that Classic Airframes was released in the past see the above post where it has been built Rodders Classic Airframes released (and recently re-released by Hannants) the Gannet ASW variant, but not the very different AEW. If there was a 1/48 Gannet AEW.3 I would have it along with my stash of Dynavector, Classic Airframes, Revell,Trumpeter and Frog ASWs. Link to post Share on other sites
71chally 7,495 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 This is the boxart for the CA proposed but unreleased AEW.3 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/100697-classic-airframes-4136-fairey-gannet-aew I've always wondered how much work was done on it before it was cancelled? Link to post Share on other sites
Welkin 182 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Probably the might-have-been that I regret the most! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Don McIntyre 350 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Would seem a natural for Airfix. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
71chally 7,495 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Possibly, but they would need their A-team on it, might be better from Kinetic or similar. Link to post Share on other sites
Gary West 785 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Possibly, but they would need their A-team on it, might be better from Kinetic or similar. Id much prefer someone like Special Hobby or Revell, Kinetic would supply as a 1000 pc kit! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
71chally 7,495 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Yes they are funny like that, but their Tracker and Prowler were well thought out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NickOnai 7 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 To: FAAFAN. I just heard from a fellah at Kitty Hawk. They were the guys who did the ejection molds for Classic Airframes. They recently bought everything from Classic Airframes and there's a possibility that they may bring out a 1/48 Fairey Gannet AEW 3 and a 1/48 Fairey Gannet COD. I also heard from RVHP that they will soon be re-issuing their 1/72 HU 16 B AEW. I had attempted to get them from a guy called "JBEGUNES"...just a rip off. Stay away from this guy! I already have the money for four of them set aside. No, I have not told "She Who Must Be Obeyed" about it. I'm currently working on detailed wing folds for a 1/72 Grumman Tracker, a 1/72 Tracer and a 1/72 Trader. I have the Falcon Vacuforms to convert them with. Wish me luck. Previous attempts failed, miserably. Nick 4 Link to post Share on other sites
jaw 186 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 That sounds hopeful - a Gannet AEW3 would be a lovely model! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vlamgat9 245 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I'd buy one Link to post Share on other sites
bentwaters81tfw 7,230 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 So would I. Link to post Share on other sites
Colin W 4,201 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Certainly there's a space in my Ark Royal flight deck for one. Link to post Share on other sites
Homebee 23,237 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) OK - https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235047416-148-resin-gannet-aew3/ Seen in British Aviation In Scale Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1185462564870290/permalink/1975683092514896/ Quote Joseph Dowse Visual Storyteller · December 13 at 9:00 PM A Gannet AEW.3 in 1/48th! It may be resin, but there you go! V.P. Edited December 15, 2018 by Homebee 2 Link to post Share on other sites
WV908 688 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) Ooh I got a photo embedded from facebook! That’s a first. I’ve not really done much to it yet apart from buying aftermarket decals and cleaning up the flash. There’s some mould imperfections but it’s nothing a skim of filler won’t be able to solve. I understand there’s still a few of the 20 kits left. Mine was 9 and I know 12 has gone. This is the contact email for the bloke who makes the kits if anyone wants to try and grab one; alanwilson042000@yahoo.co.uk Cheers, WV908 Edited December 16, 2018 by WV908 Typo 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NickOnai 7 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Hi, I have the Classic Airframes 1/48 Fairey Gannet ASW and I just got a lead on a 1/48 AEW. I COULD be persuaded to part with them both. Let me know if you're interested. ~Nick~ Link to post Share on other sites
NickOnai 7 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hello, Yes, there IS a resin 1/48 Fairey Gannet AEW kit. I scored one on eBay. The box says it was produced in Iceland. Please don't ask me how much I paid for it. "She Who Must Be Obeyed" is still asking me: "What do you need that for? No, I don't have an answer for her. Send me an E-Mail and I'll send the name and address of the fellow who sold it to me. Perhaps he can give you a lead on where he bought it. Nick Link to post Share on other sites
bentwaters81tfw 7,230 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, NickOnai said: Hello, Yes, there IS a resin 1/48 Fairey Gannet AEW kit. I scored one on eBay. The box says it was produced in Iceland. Please don't ask me how much I paid for it. "She Who Must Be Obeyed" is still asking me: "What do you need that for? No, I don't have an answer for her. Send me an E-Mail and I'll send the name and address of the fellow who sold it to me. Perhaps he can give you a lead on where he bought it. Nick The OP has not visited in almost 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites
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