Colin W Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Several layers of Mr Surfacer later.. And a base coat of Halfords Extra Dark Sea Grey It is actually standing on 3 cocktail sticks at this point so not a tail sitter 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Looking good so far,...... got to admit this kit is new to me. There was a bloke from Iceland doing one,.... but I`ve heard nothing for a few years now. Good luck on the home straight,.... looking forward to seeing it come along, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 hours ago, tonyot said: Looking good so far,...... got to admit this kit is new to me. There was a bloke from Iceland doing one,.... but I`ve heard nothing for a few years now. Good luck on the home straight,.... looking forward to seeing it come along, Cheers Tony Same kit mate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 This has come on well and is looking very nice indeed. I like your undercarriage work too. Great job Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrier/ViperFan Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Looks amazing, i have a soft spot for this ugly duckling. Is this kit still available? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 5 hours ago, tonyot said: There was a bloke from Iceland doing one,.... but I`ve heard nothing for a few years now. Hi Tony, This is from the bloke in Iceland 2 hours ago, Harrier/ViperFan said: Is this kit still available? I believe so. I only bought mine in 2020 and got the impression he makes a batch wnen orders are recieved. 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I like your undercarriage work too. Thanks. Strength is the key driver! Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 I thought I'd share this for the WIF fans. What the Gannet AEW would look like without the radar bulge! Actually looks like a neat aeroplane. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 The radar dome is such an odd shape and the distortions and inaccuracies of the airframe casting (especially around the exhausts) meant it is very hard to get any alignment. I decided to got a bit unusual by adding the main undercarriage to ensure the wings are level and then adding the dome. At least the dome will be level with the ground and the wings. Painting might be a bit trickier though! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlad Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Interestingly, the fuselage looks a little like a Hellcat's with the cockpit moved forward. I had never seen that when looking at a Gannet before. Cheers, Wlad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 19 hours ago, Wlad said: the fuselage looks a little like a Hellcat's An interesting observation @Wlad. It follows the lines of the Hellcat /Avenger / Buffalo with the flying barrel shape of the big radial engines. The AEW3 has a much more bulbous fuselage than the ASW version but its only really noteable without the radome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Looking a bit more like an AEW Gannet. The process has got a bit out of sync to normality with the final paint on the fin, filler on the radome and the undercarriage on Finishing the tail markings next and then some preshading for the top coats 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I built the very old Frog (?) Gannet back in the 1960s and have been fascinated by the aircraft ever since. Technically it was clever, twin engined, by virtue of the double Mamba gas turbines, one each driving a prop. So it could loiter flying on a single engine. I'd not appreciated that the AEW version had an almost completely new fuselage...!! Anyway, I'd like to follow along as this progresses: I've never built a resin kit..... Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 The Gannet AEW was a completely new aircraft. The fuselage was completely new with only the engine installation remaining the same, except the engines were different! I thought the wings were the same but when folded you can see the cross section shows the wings were different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Tail markings now done and overall final scheme laid down. Some detail painting started on the undercarriage . 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 First post for a while as bench time was sporadic across the festive season. This is how far I got. Main scheme completed, most decals on and a couple of coats of Future laid down to protect the finish. I have fitted the wheels and some monor parts. Undercarriage doors are done and the canopy is ready to fit. Minor details to finish before the Group Build season kicks off on the 22nd! Happy New Year to All. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Oh very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 She is a lovely looking model - top job! Out of interest, what paint did you use for the Sky? I've got a 72nd gannet on the go... Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Looking good... Related Question... where did you get the adjustable support device, I tend to make them as needed from foam board, but your's looks far superior!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the comments all. Its coming along well. @alhenderson I use Gunze Mr Color lacquer, the Sky is #26. @224 PeterAfter many years using paint tins and rubber bands I decided to splash out at Telford and bought this stand from Ebma Hobby. I also bought a set of tube holders and drawers to replace all the old mugs used previously. They are very useful and I wish I had bought them years ago, Edited January 10, 2022 by Colin W Ebma hobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswear1 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Hi Colin, I am interested in the Emma Hobby model stand, but can't seem to find any info on the internet. Do you have any more information. Excellent Gannet! Many thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswear1 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Hi Just answered my own question! Its Ebma Hobby! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Brilliant.. ordered, and the bottle holders!! £40.00 well spent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar75 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) Super model! Edited January 12, 2022 by Shar75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar75 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Shar75 said: Hello everybody! Tell us, where can I order this set? Is there a store address? Thanks! Sincerely yours! The plane is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar75 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Shar75 said: What is the price ? Edited January 12, 2022 by Shar75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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