perdu Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 This has been a part of my Navyational year and I have enjoyed it immensely I hope some others of you have enjoyed it too, over there There I have not been able to get really decent photos, but I did promise to place it here tonight Better pictures may occur, sorry Ah I see a slightly displaced 'ook, I will fix it now As well as the customary baggage pod this aircraft has been loaded with a Palouste Air transportable air starter under the port wing inner station These were frequently carried by carrier borne aircraft if they were to be tasked away from Mother In this case Mother was HMS Victorious The aircraft XA466 has often been photographed in many of its other guises, most familiarly to many as 777 when she flew from Ark Royal at the end of her service life She is now preserved at the Royal Naval Air Service Museum Yeovilton I had lots of help in my researches, thanks to James, Richard, Crisp, Pete and Brian to name just a few of those stalwarts Thank you guys 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 As I think I might have said once or twice before Bill - that's a simply cracking 'ickle Gannet!! Really enjoyable thread watching it come together too! Top job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thank you kind sir, glad you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 And how lovely she looks. Stunning work Bill. Great WIP thread too. Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 2 models in 1. Excellent build of both the Gannet and the Palouste Mr P. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thanks Johnny, no deposit return on the popcorn I'm afraid but I doubt if you have any left after all that time Glad you enjoyed the WIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Kind of you to say Stuart, ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 That is brilliant Bill, superbly modeled & great inspiration for those of us with Frog gannets in stock. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 A fascinating watch seeing this bird develop into such a feast of Paloustian Gannetry. Massive admiration Bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Another perdu masterpiece - well done Bill, she's lovely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Brilliant modelling on display here, Bill , I very much enjoyed the WIP thread, especially watching how you turned this kit into a little gem Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Nicely done, looks very good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks and as we know it wouldn't have happened without all the help and encouragement She looked as if she was going to founder a time or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Superb Gannet build Bill, and a very neat Palouste too! Have very much enjoyed the WIP on this one. I hope I will get to see it at Telford? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Superb looking Gannet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hello perdu, My highest compliments. It shows what you can make from )even' Frog models. Time consuming, but the result is very good. Regards, Orion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Gorgeous! Looking forward to the betterer pics though to really see her in her glory. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Great work, a wonderful looking Gannet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Excellent job Bill, looked great in real life at the club meet too. Erm bring on your hyper-detailed, cutaway-showing-engine Bucc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 15 hours ago, limeypilot said: Gorgeous! Looking forward to the betterer pics though to really see her in her glory. Ian Ian there will be a short intermission whilst my wife and i enjoy the seaside in Norfolk Friday possibly, ok? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 21 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Superb Gannet build Bill, and a very neat Palouste too! Have very much enjoyed the WIP on this one. I hope I will get to see it at Telford? Terry It will be on the Birmingham IPMS table along with many other fine works I hope i can offer you a look at Tomo's intricate little Matchbox Fury too We will have lots to show you in November 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Great Gannet - especially considering the rather basic hunk of plastic you started with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 13 hours ago, perdu said: It will be on the Birmingham IPMS table along with many other fine works I hope i can offer you a look at Tomo's intricate little Matchbox Fury too We will have lots to show you in November Looking forward to that Bill. I'm with Dorset IPMS (Poole Vikings) so will be there, but will definitely come and find you guys and say hi, and yes. will be on the lookout for that Fury! I may even have a finished Sedbergh to go with the T31. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 There She is!!! I hadseen this topic a few days ago on my mobile phone, but couldn't answer as I can't log in. She's gorgeous!!She really is!!! It's been tough but it was worth it!!! Well done Bill!!! Now let's finish those Buccaneers and we'll be on the go with....a Sea Vixen may be??? Why not! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 That is a fine Gannet you have there Bill and in a scheme I rather like. Made from a Frog kit of vintage years only adds to it's allure and I know there would have been much work in getting to look so good. What,s next ? Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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