Airfix 1/48 Gannet, completed

[stona]

Just popped in and saw this.

I can't add much to what everyone else has said - it's a beautifully made model.

 

[Andy T]

Ian, Rich, Steve, thanks very much.

I'm already thinking of getting another in the future and building it with the folded wing option and the most obscure colour scheme I can find!

 

[Waspie]

Ian, Rich, Steve, thanks very much.

I'm already thinking of getting another in the future and building it with the folded wing option and the most obscure colour scheme I can find!

Looks like you've set the bar for future Gannets Andy!!

 

[adt70hk]

Brilliant!

 

[colin m]

That is just spot on Andy, a very impressive Gannet. Although, I'm still not sure how the real thing managed to actually fly !

 

[Andy T]

Praise indeed Colin, thank you!

 

[scottie3158]

Andy,
That is outstanding take a bow mate.

 

[Del640]

Well, what a joy this kit was to build! Everything just fits and works. There are a few options included and scope for the super detailing types to add their mark.

The crew are disappointing and nowhere near the standard of the rest of the kit. I managed to crack a couple of the bubble canopies by being a bit heavy handed whilst sanding out the seam line but that can't be blamed on the kit.

The final piece I fitted, the arrester hook, just wouldn't go in as the instructions suggested, so I just lopped the end off and glued it in place!

Anyway, enough waffle, here are some pics

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And on the new display shelf (I need more shelves already!)

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Bloody awesome.

 

[Andy T]

Andy,
That is outstanding take a bow mate.

Thanks very much Paul.

Bloody awesome.

Thanks, much appreciated.