Popular Post Pat C Posted October 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 I'm not sure why but the AEW version of the Gannet has always been one of my favourite aicraft and I was very pleased when Sword came up with the first injection moulded version of the AEW3 in 1/72. gann4 This version of the kit came with a resin radar operators bay which was a very nice addition although makes avoiding tail sitting very tricky - mine is stuffed full of ball bearings and there is even tungsten putty in the spinner and it only just remains on its wheels. gann2 by pat cauthery, on Flickr The fit of the kit is relativey good for a limited run kit - I found it difficult to get the fuselage all closed up at once and so glued aeverything but the radome together, and then dealt with that separately. The Sword instructions were also rather vague in parts - fitting the fairings around the exhausts had me scratching my head for a while, but by reference to a few pics on the internet was able to work out what that area was supposed to look like. Had some trouble with the finlets as well - they had a canted backwards stance which I did not think correct and I had to resort to some firm sanding to get them more in line with the real thing. gann8 by pat cauthery, on Flickr Paint was Xtracrylix XDSG over Gunze Aqueous Sky, with the trim being Humbrol Roundel Blue and white decal stripes applied to the finlets. The rest of the decals for this machine from D Flight 849 NAS operating from HMS Eagle came from the very nice set by Alley Cat models. gann1 by pat cauthery, on Flickr Hope you like Pat gann9 by pat cauthery, on Flickr gann7 by pat cauthery, on Flickr gann5 by pat cauthery, on Flickr 87 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAFAN Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Great job. Its among the most ungainly looking aircraft out there. I guess that's what makes it so cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Excellent job on that Gannet! I too have this kit, and it's nice to see it builds up into such an impressive-looking model. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Hi Pat, this is an outstanding build! So well built and painted that one forgets the plane is not the most graceful... Congrats JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudioN Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Great build and very realistic pictures. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Oooooo this looks absolutely stunning, great model and great work. I also like the backround you have there and if does allow for some cracking photos. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Top effort Pat. 1 hour ago, Pat C said: the AEW version of the Gannet has always been one of my favourite aicraft and Agreed; for the same indefinable reasons... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Great build, very nice to see Sword issuing all these great kits that have never been done in injected plastic before! Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Quite delightful Pat. Like you I find the Gannet AEW.3 a most alluring and appealing type and your build is inspirational. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Great looking Gannet, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Looks great! Very tide and realistic looking model. I like very delicate panel lines . Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Another nice model from you Pat - I really like the FAA ones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Very nice! It looks excellent, very eye-catching and a perfectly painted example. I've got one in my stash so the info about tail sitting and the vague instructions is good to know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon1 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Very nice build Pat one of my favourite aircraft also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Very nice Gannet, I also like this ugly aircraft! gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 A very impressive build. Like it a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 When I looked at the first photos, I thought it was the real aircraft photo for reference. Your build on this model is outstanding. Absolutely well done 😍😍😍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 That looks superb, good effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Well done! I agree that the Gannet AEW.3 is a fascinating aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Top model and photography. Looks like a 'walkaround' of the real thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Not only great photography, but a suitably restrained number of photos showing the Gannet in all its glory. As others have said, an eye-catching and impressive build of an iconic naval aircraft. And we didn't have to wade through 48 photos of every last panel line, rivet and stencil to appreciate what a nice job you've made of it, Pat ! Thanks for that ! Best, Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 That looks fantastic. I’ll have to add one to my collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Gorgeous Gannet, great build and finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Great result there Pat. Congratulations. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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