Colin's Trumpeter 1:72 Fairey Gannet AS.Mk 1 / 4

[Guest]

Lovely build of a great subject, Colin. I think the problems you experienced will only be visible to you!

[colin m]

Thanks to everyone for taking time to have a look and comment.

this build looks a bigger kit than 1/72

It's very nearly the same size as my 1:48 Airfix Seafire. It seems the Gannet was quite a big aircraft, hence the double folding wings I suppose.

And it isn't a tail-sitter either

No it isn't, but it's flippn' heavy. I'll need to source some more lead after this build.

Ive had a few problems with Vallejo myself and have gone back to enamels.

I want to stick with acrylics, but might try a different brand. However for me some paints will always be Humbrol enamel, namely H90 and H78 - nothing else will do for me !


Well I've got about 5 more to do before the end of the year. So what's next, another very old 1:24, or a nice little new 1:72...............................?


Colin M..

[geegad]

That's one weird looking aircraft but he'll you've made it look quality the weathering is spot on

[Guest]

Yoicks 1/72 thought it 1/48 until a read a reply.


Great job. very nice shading and effects. Very nice setting and photography. Also like the aircraft a change form the usual run.


Laurie

[Guest]

Colin that is a outstanding build mate!! Well done

[Guest]

Colin that is a superb job and one of the off the beaten path builds thats so nice to see! The paint work is excellent all around,very nicely done Sir!

[Guest]

Superb build mate. The Gannet is an ugly bird, never really liked it's lines-chunky angular fuselage and square wings. Despite that, it looks very nice


John

[Guest]

Here is a pic of a gannet at duxford that I took-of interest is the wing fold.


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[colin m]

Thanks you all again for having a look.

Very nice setting and photography. Also like the aircraft a change form the usual run.

I always try to do the pic's outside, natural light just works better for me. Location, the garden

The Gannet is an ugly bird

Yes, looks that only a mother could love ! But it's those looks that make it so different.


Colin M....

[Gern]

Beautiful aircraft and beautiful build. Top job

Hate to disagree Dougie! Yes - it's a beautiful build. But beautiful aircraft? I think not!

[Guest]

Hate to disagree Dougie! Yes - it's a beautiful build. But beautiful aircraft? I think not!

I'll settle for quirky, which I think looks awesome! Maybe beautiful its not the right word!

[colin m]

Hate to disagree Dougie! Yes - it's a beautiful build. But beautiful aircraft? I think not!

Maybe last aircraft on the field, and a pair of beer goggles ?