Jim R's Trumpeter 1/72 Fairey Gannet

[Jim R]

Hi all
I was going to build a Tiger but there seem to be a lot of big pussy cats already so I thought I'd do something a bit different. However as it's a nice long GB I still might get the Tiger in after this.

I would have preferred the newer Revell kit but this was very cheap on an ebay auction and reviews say it is not too bad. The only extras I'll use are a set of canopy masks and some PE to improve the interior.




I'll put up sprue shots when I actually start.

There seem to be a few wing fold kits for the Revell Gannet but the only one for the Trumpeter kit is from Alley Cat Models. It is expensive, twice the price I paid for the kit. Trouble is I'm not sure how things are with Alley Cat at the moment. There seems to be a bit of a problem with supply. I have contacted them but got no reply. I am loath to send them an order if there are difficulties. Any info would be much appreciated.

Jim

[Steve Jones]

Thanks for joining in on the GB. I know nothing of wingy stuff so I hope all goes well for you

[colin m]

Nice one Jim. I've built this one. Start collecting lead, lots of the stuff.

[Guest]

I'm also in Jim.
I see from their web site he had been ill and was hoping to get back to full strength, this was in September.
Always a worry when you get no reply from a site. Hope you do get a reply.

[SimonT]

Bit of an odd looking beastie Jim

[scottie3158]

Jim,
Count me in mate.

[Guest]

Don't forget Jim - Gannets ''Wet their nests!''

[papa 695]

Nice one Jim.

[Dave Ward]

Jim,
nice to see the menagerie increasing! I made the Sword Gannet AEW earlier this year, and have both of the Revell new Gannet Boxings ( AS & Trainer ), and the Airwaves wingfold set to go with one of them. I don't know if that could be adapted to go with the Trumpy model. In the Revell model, it's generally just cutting along panel lines, and capping with the PE bits - I suppose it depends on how accurately Trumpeter & Revell moulded the wings!
The Revell models have a nicely detailed weapons bay - bit they supply b****r all to go in it!
Following with interest
Dave

[scottie3158]

Don't forget Jim - Gannets ''Wet their nests!''

The expurgated book of birds :smiling3:

[Fernando N]

Nice one Jim, I'm in too.
Good thing this GB lends itself for so many possibilities. :smiling:

[stillp]

The expurgated book of birds :smiling3:

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[stillp]

I like the Gannet - like the Shackleton, it's so weird it's attractive.
Pete

[Si Benson]

Hi Jim,

Welcome to the GB and cool, unusual looking wingy thingy Never seen a Gannet before so all new to me.
Im sure you tackle it in your excellent approach sir:thumb2:

[Dave Ward]

Hardly a plane of elegance - the AEW Version by Sword


Note the prop under the tail - even though I added a lot of weight, it's a serial tail sitter!!!
Dave