Head in the clouds. Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Hello Her is my latest flight off the workbench, Revell's 1/72 Fairey Gannet T5 from 849Sq, RNAS Culdrose in the mid sixties. No aftermarket items were used, however, I did do a little scratchbuilding, wiring and other items were added in the main wing wheel bays from lead wire and plastic rod. Also, a new pitot tube was made from Albion Alloys brass rod and PE fret as was the probe under the starboard horizontal stabalizer, my main concern was with the 30kg...sorry, 30g of lead ballast in the nose, I was not sure if the supplied plastic item might sag so made a new one from Albion Alloys brass telescopic rod and PE fret. I was pleased with the end result as it looked crisper than the kit item but I forgot to paint the chrome telescopic section that depresses under load, drat and double drat. Construction was pretty straight forward which is more than I can say for the painting. The main colour is Alclad Airframe Aluminium which went and stayed on a treat, much to my surprise as it can be a little delicate.Then came the fun, the Dayglo was a mix of Valleo Red and Yellow painted over a primer coat of yellow to show a little fading. The first problem was with the yellow which had gone off and caused blockages in the airbrush resulting in an issue on the tail end. Next came the peeling of the dayglo every time it was shown masking tape resulting in 3 repair jobs, I hope it is not to obvious where they are. A coat of Alclad Aqua Gloss was applied and a home made wash was applied but I think this went a little awry, I think I know why so we will see how the next model turns out. This model was a mix of delight and frustration but on the whole I like the end result, hope you do too. Thanks for looking. Gary. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Nice job Gary, certainly nothing wrong with that and great that you've learnt something from the build - that is always a good result?! Kev Edited April 14, 2016 by Mr Modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 No need to apologise for that! Lovely looking Gannett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Looks great, you can't have too many Gannets as far as I'm concerned (unless you get too close to them on the Bass Rock.... bit of a pong! 😉) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Don't apologise..love that aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Well,if my Trumpy two-pew and my SH AEW Gannets come out as well as that darling I shall be well chuffed. Nice effort Hitc,nice effort. Edited April 14, 2016 by Miggers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Lovely job like this scheme on Navy aircraft. Point of reference nose wheels should be navigation red / green & aerials above & below each wing as war time role was aerial communication relay regards Len 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thanks for the kind comments. Lovely job like this scheme on Navy aircraft. Point of reference nose wheels should be navigation red / green & aerials above & below each wing as war time role was aerial communication relay regards Le Thanks Grizzly, something for me to bear in mind on any future builds. Are the nose wheels this colour on all Gannets or just the trainers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotics Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) There's really no need to apologize for another Fairey Gannet! Spitfires however, that's another story altogether... That's quite a plague around here. Well done compadré! Reg. Jeroen Edited April 14, 2016 by Robotics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Nothing to be sorry about there, I enjoyed seeing it. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Great looking Gannet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albamac Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hi Gary, A niece bit of workmanship. I would imagine decaling all the propeller blades took a fair bit of time but overall it looks shipshape to me. Keep up the excellent work but the Bass Rock Gannets (Sula bassana) are equally as nice. Best wishes albamac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Superb example,great scheme too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hi Gary, A niece bit of workmanship. I would imagine decaling all the propeller blades took a fair bit of time but overall it looks shipshape to me. Keep up the excellent work but the Bass Rock Gannets (Sula bassana) are equally as nice. Best wishes albamac Could not agree more albamac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Beautiful Gannet (is that an oxymoron?)! I have the very kit and I would be thrilled if it came out nearly as nicely as yours did. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I definately like the result, very much so. Lovely finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrivera Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 It is so ugly it is one of the nicest aircraft I have ever seen . I built one last year and it was fun. Very good paint job! Walter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Very tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Lovely model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Very neat indeed, 849 my first squadron out of training. Loved 'em to bits. A note if I may, the nose wheels were covered by a plate the port one painted red, the stbd, green. It aided with getting the nose u/c facing the correct direction after an on board landing. Please never apologies for posting pics, of any model even a Gannet. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Wow!!! Great build. And the brilliant up close photography just amazing Cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Sorry? I'm not, that is absolutely beautiful There is something about silver and dayglo finishes.... Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 That sir is a little stunner. I think I'm going to have to add one of those to my list. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Love the colour scheme, and you've done it well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado 01 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Nothing wrong with another Gannet in my books. I can still remember the AEW.3 that was flying for a while in the late 1980s, and fingers, toes and everything crossed they might get the Gannet T.5 in the USA over in 2017 Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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