Homebee Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Expected Autumn 2023 - ref. A11007 - Fairey Gannet AS./.4 Source: https://uk.airfix.com/products/fairey-gannet-14-a11007 V.P. Edited September 5, 2023 by Homebee 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/7/2023 at 5:40 PM, Ptmvarsityfan said: If Airfix release a Gannet I will eat my hat. Evening meal on Tuesday could be interesting! Enjoy...! 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Great! What a cool beast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Its about time that I finish my Classic Airframes example then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Looks great in the video all folded-up. On the wanted list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Well.... I spent a silly amount on the Classic Airframes kit, and began cutting up the wings for the wing folding, before promptly shelving the build because its so challenging. The modelling gods are harsh. You can thank me later. 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) V.P. Edited January 10, 2023 by Homebee 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) This superb news, I've been asking Airfix for a Gannet for over 30 years, glad in one way that it's taken this long as it's now bound to be a superb kit. The AS/T/COD and ECM Gannet provides for a variety of schemes, and lots of different unit markings, aswel as interesting configurations and weapons loads - well done Airfix! I won't have to build any more of my (admittedly decent) Dynavector Gannets Dynavector Fairey Gannet AS.1 by James Thomas, on Flickr Edited January 10, 2023 by 71chally 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Hats off to Airfix for doing this, not my bag but an unusual and and relatively obscure aircraft which would probably continue to be overlooked by mainstream manufacturers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 It will be my kit of the year and it’s got a wing fold - absolutely marvellous. Two preordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Well thats me happy too this will be my 1st ever Gannet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, 71chally said: This superb news, I've been asking Airfix for a Gannet for over 30 years, glad in one way that it's taken this long as it's now bound to be a superb kit. The AS/T/COD and ECM Gannet provides for a variety of schemes, and lots of different unit markings, aswel as interesting configurations and weapons loads - well done Airfix! I won't have to build any more of my (admittedly decent) Dynavector Gannets Dynavector Fairey Gannet AS.1 by James Thomas, on Flickr Sad that you had to wait for 30 years , but your Dynavector looks great and I hope that my Airfix kit looks as good as your Dynavector in the end… cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_Man Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Odd glitch on the Airfix Website. From the main list, it says £49.99 but going onto the product itself jumps to £54.99! (nb other Series 11 kits are £54.99) Edited January 10, 2023 by IT_Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAA Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Well, I am ecstatic 😀 about the new Gannet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Even though I have long sworn off aircraft the Gannet is an interesting one... But then I remember that these pictures are only drawings and the real thing won't look quite the same. Nah, sorry Airfix, companion of my yoof, not for me thanks, 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAA Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, IT_Man said: Odd glitch on the Airfix Website. From the main list, it says £49.99 but going onto the product itself jumps to £54.99! (nb other Series 11 kits are £54.99) I preordered a couple at £49.99 each. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Very pleased about this one, hopefully Xtradecal will upscale the COD.4 markings from their 1/72 sheets, so we can add another type to the '70's Ark Royal Air Wing 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Airfix are really on fire. Awesome choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Bertie McBoatface said: the real thing won't look quite the same. That's because that's made of metal and this is plastic. If you've seen and handled the 1/48 Bucc and still are displeased, then I can understand the sentiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectroSoldier Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Wow That kit looks like it will be something quite special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Very exciting! It'll be a complex build but fill a big gap for many of us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I’m delighted with this, guess I will do some FAA in 1/48 instead of just RAF and USAFE now. Anyone know when we’ll see the planned markings for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, IT_Man said: Odd glitch on the Airfix Website. From the main list, it says £49.99 but going onto the product itself jumps to £54.99! (nb other Series 11 kits are £54.99) Airfix have probably seen how excited many of us are and decided to up the price quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 6 hours ago, Christer A said: Its about time that I finish my Classic Airframes example then Yeah - me, too! All that AM gone to waste... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Looks good, one can but hope for the AEW one as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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