Looks like a cracking kit of a fascinating subject. Love the double mamba engines that ran on ship's diesel and could have one shut down for economic loitering. I was lucky enough to see one in flight at close range once and a very impressive machine it was too. There will be some nostalgic FAA viewers watching this build, Nige.
Thank you Wendy, you are a treasure. Keeping Nigel busy building interesting kits is the best way for those of us who are willing to learn from him engaged in the hobby.
Wendy, You are an absolute Star; a Gem... Your generosity toward Nigel and a few other TH-camrs is extraordinary, and of course makes for fantastic content for the rest of us!! I'm an avid modeller, but have no real way to show my stuff as these other model-making legends do, and my stuff can never match what Nigel does, even though I've been doing it for as long as he has!! 😂 Thank you for giving us mere mortals some wonderful content to enjoy.... 😊
My late brother served as a fire controlman aboard the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne back in the 1960's,he always spoke very highly of the Fairey Gannet as an outstanding aircraft I remember,great kit Nigel,shame they didn't release it in 1/32 scale much like they should have with the Sea king helicopter,another one he also spoke highly of from his navy days also,cheers
The yellow and black stripes are for Operation Musketeer - the Suez invasion in 1956. Gannets with the stripes still in place were later stationed on Cyprus and it's said that the yellow faded badly and ended up almost white.
Nigel, it an aircraft of it's time, designed for anti-submarine warfare. I think the 3rd man towards the rear was the weapons and sensors operator with a pilot and navigator up front....in some ways the Fleet Air Arm had not changed their manning policy since the WWII Swordfish or Fulmar where they have a pilot , navigator and with an Airgunner or an Observer to stop crew being overloaded. These days the do ASW with helicopters and drones where as in the 50's they had fixed wing aircraft, with helicopters taking over in the 60's. The Garnet is later adapted to carry an Airborne Early Warning RADAR, so you may see Airfix adapt this kit design so that version can be made too.
The Gannet AEW was more than a variant or conversion. The fuselage was completely different and new build. The engine exhaust ducting was moved forward to vent below the wing leading edge. This allowed for the two crew to be sat together in a closed cabin for the search duties with the pilot separated from them. The radar was scabbed on under the front. I should imagine that Airfix could use one new sprue for the fuselage parts and use the other sprues unchanged but there would be no bombay or wing weapons fit.
Wow that big kit box sure is a surprise, Nige. I’ve got the Gannet and a couple of other kits coming in together so the shipping box is going to be positively massive. Oh dear 😯. Yellow and black “invasion” stripes seem to be correct, see colour call-outs on instruction sheet. About those sink marks, this is why I never miss your reviews - nothing gets past your critical eye. 😅👍🏻
Oi, I disagree with that remark, Pup's banned from the workshop, there's a 80 feet exculsion zone from it. He pinches things 🤣🤣 Nice review and lovely gifts from Wendy.
Hi Nigel, well who's a very lucky boy then? You were like a yojng kid let loose in a candy stpre, but congratulations on getting these two kits, andvthat certainly is a huge box for a 48th scale aircraft. Best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia
Hi Nigel. Love your Vlogs. The Firescout is an okay kit, but the instructions are a bit hard to follow for some part placements and the choice options of the version you want to build. I ended up scanning and making blowup copies of the instructions in an effort to make sense of it.
Hi Nigel absolutely great review and what a stunning kit , quick question is there ? In the kit parts for down the line T.2/T.5 ? They have a deeper “ bulge “ below the left hand side of the front cockpit “ guess piping electric etc “ and 2 small windows just in front of the rear cockpit 😎
Its a very nice kit Nigel. But I have to disagree with you. I think it is a really ugly looking aircraft. That is why I havent ordered one. However its another vastly improved kit from Airfix. But its not for me.
Those clear parts don’t actually look that good! The buccaneer clear parts were shocking. Take a look at them close up and stood next to Tamiya or say Hasegawa clear parts and you will see that clear parts are still Airfix Achilles heel.
Looks like a cracking kit of a fascinating subject. Love the double mamba engines that ran on ship's diesel and could have one shut down for economic loitering. I was lucky enough to see one in flight at close range once and a very impressive machine it was too. There will be some nostalgic FAA viewers watching this build, Nige.
Thank you Wendy, you are a treasure. Keeping Nigel busy building interesting kits is the best way for those of us who are willing to learn from him engaged in the hobby.
So true!
Looks like the kit was well worth the wait. Glad you like the extras Nigel. Will look forward to the builds
Can't wait to get that Gannet nailed up!! What a lovely box of plastic!! Thank you so much Wendy!!
Wendy, You are an absolute Star; a Gem... Your generosity toward Nigel and a few other TH-camrs is extraordinary, and of course makes for fantastic content for the rest of us!! I'm an avid modeller, but have no real way to show my stuff as these other model-making legends do, and my stuff can never match what Nigel does, even though I've been doing it for as long as he has!! 😂
Thank you for giving us mere mortals some wonderful content to enjoy.... 😊
Wow, that was so nice of Wendy. She is so generous. I'll be looking forward to seeing both of them built. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff
It looks like a great kit. Im trying hard to resist buying one, as I need to thin down the stash. Looking forward to seeing you build this soon.
My late brother served as a fire controlman aboard the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne back in the 1960's,he always spoke very highly of the Fairey Gannet as an outstanding aircraft I remember,great kit Nigel,shame they didn't release it in 1/32 scale much like they should have with the Sea king helicopter,another one he also spoke highly of from his navy days also,cheers
Well done Wendy, Airfix are rapidly becoming my favourite kit manufacturer. they seem to be run by modellers for modellers.
I’ve just bought mine. As this is an advanced kit I will wait for your step by step build before I even attempt the start.
Another thanks to Wendy. Very generous. I've just had mine delivered direct from Airfix.
Your a very lucky boy so generous of Wendy
Wish i had a friend like Wendy. You are a very lucky boy Nigel.
Three cheers for Wendy! Will be very interested in the Gannet build, hopefully with the wings folded.
The yellow and black stripes are for Operation Musketeer - the Suez invasion in 1956. Gannets with the stripes still in place were later stationed on Cyprus and it's said that the yellow faded badly and ended up almost white.
They have aircrew for the plane, about time!
Excellent friend there. Only wishing I had a friend that shared my hobby. Very lucky chap.
Looking forward to the Gannet arriving in Australia, as well as some aftermarket RAN decals (the old Classic Airframes kit included RAN decals).
sat watching this great up to now bloody snowing outside and freezing
Nigel, it an aircraft of it's time, designed for anti-submarine warfare. I think the 3rd man towards the rear was the weapons and sensors operator with a pilot and navigator up front....in some ways the Fleet Air Arm had not changed their manning policy since the WWII Swordfish or Fulmar where they have a pilot , navigator and with an Airgunner or an Observer to stop crew being overloaded.
These days the do ASW with helicopters and drones where as in the 50's they had fixed wing aircraft, with helicopters taking over in the 60's. The Garnet is later adapted to carry an Airborne Early Warning RADAR, so you may see Airfix adapt this kit design so that version can be made too.
The Gannet AEW was more than a variant or conversion. The fuselage was completely different and new build. The engine exhaust ducting was moved forward to vent below the wing leading edge. This allowed for the two crew to be sat together in a closed cabin for the search duties with the pilot separated from them. The radar was scabbed on under the front.
I should imagine that Airfix could use one new sprue for the fuselage parts and use the other sprues unchanged but there would be no bombay or wing weapons fit.
its a huge box, I'm going to do the Culdrose markings as its just down the road....
Saw a flying Gannett at Reno one year... it's huge and very.... British :P
hope they keep listening and put out the Scimitar too
Wow that big kit box sure is a surprise, Nige. I’ve got the Gannet and a couple of other kits coming in together so the shipping box is going to be positively massive. Oh dear 😯. Yellow and black “invasion” stripes seem to be correct, see colour call-outs on instruction sheet. About those sink marks, this is why I never miss your reviews - nothing gets past your critical eye. 😅👍🏻
Airfix really have turned the corner on their larger scale kits. I'm hoping there will be some new tool 1:72 gems in 2024.
Oi, I disagree with that remark, Pup's banned from the workshop, there's a 80 feet exculsion zone from it. He pinches things 🤣🤣 Nice review and lovely gifts from Wendy.
Hi Nigel, well who's a very lucky boy then? You were like a yojng kid let loose in a candy stpre, but congratulations on getting these two kits, andvthat certainly is a huge box for a 48th scale aircraft. Best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia
Hard to believe the Gannet carried Nuclear Depth Charges!
Airfix has come on in leaps and bounds recently. Only wish they would release a 1/24 MK14 Spit.
Hi Nigel
You called the Gannet she did you ask what pro noun to use before the review 😂 😂
On serious note great review of a great kit
The yellow stripes were used during the Suez operations
Hi Nigel. Love your Vlogs. The Firescout is an okay kit, but the instructions are a bit hard to follow for some part placements and the choice options of the version you want to build. I ended up scanning and making blowup copies of the instructions in an effort to make sense of it.
Thanks for the heads up.
Can i ask what the clear parts on the Gannet are like,Gary over at 'Gary''s stuff" here on youtube has faulty clear parts on his kit
Mine look perfect
Hi Nigel absolutely great review and what a stunning kit , quick question is there ? In the kit parts for down the line T.2/T.5 ? They have a deeper “ bulge “ below the left hand side of the front cockpit “ guess piping electric etc “ and 2 small windows just in front of the rear cockpit 😎
I'm not sure Tony. I would imagine there will be more to come.
Thanks for reply Nigel 👍
I'm hoping there will be a AEW version, with bulbous RADAR cover.
I'm sure there will be..
.....AIRFIX GANNET оооооочень красиво сделалиииии.......
......ДАААААА!,СЕЙЧАС ДЛЯ МОДЕЛИСТОВ ТАААААК МНОГО ВСЕГО ДЕЛАЕТСЯЯЯЯЯ-ЧТО-ТО ДА И ПРИГЛЯНУЛОСЬ........
Airfix, Sink marks? No?
Its a very nice kit Nigel. But I have to disagree with you. I think it is a really ugly looking aircraft. That is why I havent ordered one. However its another vastly improved kit from Airfix. But its not for me.
Very impressive kit of a very unattractive plane (realizing beauty is in the eye of the beholder).
She's so ugly she's beautiful!!
Those clear parts don’t actually look that good! The buccaneer clear parts were shocking. Take a look at them close up and stood next to Tamiya or say Hasegawa clear parts and you will see that clear parts are still Airfix Achilles heel.
I disagree, the 1/24 spit and the sea king clear parts are awesome, these look very good too.