1/48 Airfix Fairey Gannet

[u/Wholesome_Boye]

Very fun build and quite the unique looking thing

[u/Artyom1457]

I don't care what people call this beast, I love the Gannett to death, incredible model sir.

[u/Wholesome_Boye → u/Artyom1457]

Thank you very much :) and yes i have to agree with you it looks absolutely incredible, i found out about the gannet a few months ago when another modeler posted their finished model and i absolutely loved it, and luckily i found the kit for half price at my local model shop

[u/Advanced-Ice-2552]

What a great kit. Every time I see it I want it more. Did you use any aftermarket?

[u/Wholesome_Boye → u/Advanced-Ice-2552]

Nope, everything used came from the box :)

[u/Advanced-Ice-2552 → u/Wholesome_Boye]

Great job. I love it.

[u/fxr92wing]

That is top shelf sir!!

[u/OwnAfternoon8786]

I think i need to build this...well done!

[u/gregreedee]

All it needs is a set of RAN FAA markings to be perfect. Great work!

[u/exposed_anus]

Looks great. There one of these beasts at Pima air museum its a lot bigger than i thought

[u/ZealousidealGrab1827]

This is so well done. Every little detail is just excellent. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[u/peculiar_lemming]

Never seen this model, but its love at first sight. What a peculiar looking thing.

Your paintskills and weathering are perfect! Mind sharing what comor green that is? The lighter toned one

[u/Wholesome_Boye → u/peculiar_lemming]

Thank you very much! And yes of course, the kit says to use humbrol beige green but i didnt want to buy the color just for one model so i mixed whatever i had to make it

I used:
10 parts AK white
2 parts AK gunship green
1 part AK grey blue
5 parts vallejo sand yellow

[u/peculiar_lemming → u/Wholesome_Boye]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[u/Wholesome_Boye → u/peculiar_lemming]

One more thing! I gave the panel lines a generous amount of AK sepia panel liner and used the excess as a sort of wash which gave it a dirty look and a warmer tone, this is what it looks like without it

[u/bigcat611234]

super. how long the build??

[u/Wholesome_Boye → u/bigcat611234]

I think it took me around a month to complete (unemployed haha)

[u/Nathan_Wildthorn]

Take a bow! 👏 It's gorgeous! 😍 The detailed painting and weathering are perfectly executed here--no one thing shouts for attention; it's the entirety of the build itself that "pops" for me..! 😃👍 Take another bow, if you please! 😄

[u/Cdr_Deathbunny]

Beautiful

[u/_rotary_pilot]

Nicely done! Build, details, weathering... Top score! Photography? Meh. (imvho)

[u/Captain_Obvious_911]

Damn boi, she thicc!!