The Fairy Gannet in 1/48 scale by AIRFIX.
On the left of the image is the belly wing surface ready for the clean off of the excess.
I did build two kits, mainly so I proved to myself they really are worth the expense. But the second had a better result you may see.
I have opened the sliding perspex window moldings and created the seat belts with. a better application of the decal around the window frames. PLUS. The twin aerials protruding from the spine mount on the center spine.
I achieved a better wash effect that has highlighted the surface detail all over the fuselage. and a cleaner application of the red paint on the vents that have been hollowed out for greater effect. This version had the windshield wiper highlighted too.
Just above the wing pivot knuckles you may see the twin ariels protruding and the windshield wiper picked out with some black paint
Mounted but not armed are the rocket firing rails. More for effect.
Mounted but not armed are the rocket firing rails. More for effect.
The Royal Australian Kangaroo decals are from 'Red Roo' Models. no relation, but difficult to work with as each roundel and number have to be cut from the carrier film. This is the version used by the RAN posted aboard HMAS Melbourne.
The one of two aircraft carries had.
The one of two aircraft carries had.
The decal sheet supplied with the kit from Airfix is just amazing.
The detail and sheer number was mind numbing, but, worth every one you have to apply.
The detail and sheer number was mind numbing, but, worth every one you have to apply.
Look closly at the emergency access lines on the edges of the slide frames on the windows. You can actually read the 'instructions' on how and where to cut to gain access. !!!
The overall 'dirty look' was done in such a way as to not smother the detail too much. (Note the bomb bay doors. ) !
The overall 'dirty look' was done in such a way as to not smother the detail too much. (Note the bomb bay doors. ) !
Note the decals I have applied to the gear doors.
One above the vents and one on the bottom lower corner of the larger door. Almost invisible. !
One above the vents and one on the bottom lower corner of the larger door. Almost invisible. !
These decals appear on both sides of the nose gear doors.
Komentarzy
14 2 May, 07:36
Lode SchildermansMaster@work. I don't know how you do it, Kerry, but it is impossible to find any flaws in your projects
9 July, 13:43
Kerry COXAugie, Lode, and Gorby, , I am really pleased you have dropped by and had a look at my latest project.
Being a post stroke effort, It took a lot of effort to push the fine work side of the build to get a result.
As far as complexity goes. This is one I will never forget tackling.
Being a new kit from Airfix, I am expecting a whole squadron of buillds on the competition table from those who have taken as much time with their builds as I have.
I loved every second of the time spent,
Thank you all again.
Kezza. 👍 🙂
9 July, 18:14
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A kit that has been keenly sought by all of us that finally been produced you will want to build more than one of.