Airfix 1/48 Fairey Gannet double build Part 1
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- In this first episode of this new double build series we assemble the interior, deal with the nose weights, and join the fuselage.
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Just about to start mine. Looking forward to following your progress..there are many other videos on here but i do like your relaxed, non gimmick laden presentation. Subscribed. 👍
thank you - appreciated 👍
What a beautiful kit! Along with the 1/48 Buccaneer on a mocked up carrier deck...
Now that would be something 😃😃
Surely worthy of a triple build; folded, unfolded ready for flight, and gear-up in flight, one engine. Expensive, maybe 😂
I like Gannets but not that much 😂
Excellent stuff pal 👍
Thank you
Another great build with a lot of useful tips. thanks Steve. if you go to your local tyre fitting shop, I'm sure they will give you some old balancing weights that they have removed from wheels when they change tyres. if you ask nicely.😜
Good suggestion ill look into that
Steve, OMG, some brilliant work and working out the weight issues was a tough act for sure. I just wonder if the gear is actually strong enough to support all the weight required to prevent the Gannet from being a tail sitter. I wonder why Airfix just didn't include a molded lead weight to fit the area after they had tested it. Of course, they could have also designed the gear legs to accommodate a s/s rod inside to add an extra measure of strength and peace of mind for the long haul.
A metal cockpit and wheel bay would be a good solution - a bit like the Tamiya He219: but at additional cost no doubt.
Absolutely but well worth the money and peace of mind. @@TheModelShed
cool vid thanks lee
Thanks Lee
Thanks!
Thank you for your support James
No gloves, no pointing and no horrible music. Nice.
I have similar dislikes - thank you
You wear gloves so that you don't get sweaty fingerprints all over the model, and it also reduces the risk of getting glue prints from wayward fingers that have to be sanded out.
For nose gear weights,I actually use car wheel balance weights,I do actually have more than a lifetimes worth of them,the local one man garage I used to take my car to get serviced and MOTd at was closing due to him retiring,he gave me 25kgs of balance weights.
Wow that would be enough for a squadron of Gannets !
First time seeing weight added to an aircraft. Fortunately I haven’t had to add any weight to my builds, but now know how if I need it! Thanks again for tips and problem solving tail heavy aircraft’s. One thing I tried to get was double side tape for paint work. I did, but did the I purchased did not work. What double sided tape do you use in the UK?
The tape is self tape brand - I guess it should be available outside the UK🤔
I'm sorry I missed the live event, Steve. I also have two of the Gannet - for a similar reason as yours. Xtradecal have released three or four new sets for the Gannet and no matter what set you use, they're all very, errr, quite monotonal - though the Aussie versions look interesting. Are you going OOB for these kits, Steve?
OOB Andy except for the belts. I like the three schemes in the kit - as you say the FAA schemes aren’t blessed with variation so I’m not bothered about laying out for aftermarket decals
Pictures I have seen of a preserved AS.1 example with no restoration carried out and a well worn cockpit, shows the pilot seat which appears to be Bakelite in a reddish /dark brown colour (similar to later marks of Spitfires?) with leather padding for the pilots back, and the rear seats in black.
Yes I think that’s probably correct. I think I misinterpreted the Airfix colour call out.
@@TheModelShed I was COD crew on the Hermes in the late 60's which was the courier gannet attached to 849 B flight but with a totally separate crew and the seats were as described above. The aircraft was a mk4 [modified] no rear radome for example and painted a dark blue [nearest colour I can find which matches my memory is Prussian blue] only problem I am finding though is that all the exterior decals are white so I will either have to paint by hand or make my own unless Hannants replenish their stock] Great build by the way I will build this one with the wings out and probably another one with them folded
Brilliant start to this build series. Your videos are always full of thoughtful and useful ideas. Very impressive so looking forward to following along and picking up further tips and advice. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome David
Well done with the figures who don't seem to have advanced much from the ones I first encountered from Airfix in 1969! Wouldn't the interior be an interior green primer though?
All black from photos I have seen, except for the pilots kick plates in front of the rudder pedals appear to be natural metal riveted to the floor.
No - black is correct for most 1950s UK aircraft. Shame as it hides detail 😞
Looks like a candidate for a dedicated cast lead block.
(I've heard bad things about the combination of lead and PVA. Aparently PVA can degrade to acetic acid, which attacks lead. The decomposition product is more voluminous, which can crack a fuselage open.)
The nose gear is not what will have to take the brunt of the weight. You add enough weight to make sure the nose gear gets any load at all. So it's the main gear that has to be sturdy.
True about the main gear - I’d forgotten my high school physics 😬
Tungsten, while more expensive, is also denser than lead and might be a good substitute. Especially given that it isn't as toxic.
Hopefully the liquid gravity will do the job 🤞
I use curtain weights. Easy to cut. And liquid gravity is non toxic, i assume by that not lead so should be ok with pva. They recommend rocket card glue.
good idea thanks Geoffrey
Nice work. Like the way you're attacking the challenges on it. thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome 👍
Looks like a wonderful kit, Steve. I'm looking forward to following this double build with great anticipation. Will one have wings folded? I'll bet there's an AEW version over the horizon. I've seen railway modellers and diorame makers spray ballast, sand etc with LPA prior to the dil. PVA to facilitate its flowing round the particle. Would probably work on Liquid Gravity. Keep up the good work!
Yes one folded, one ready for flight 👍
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Another dodge for weighting model a/c is to make a mould of the pilot figures, and recast them in britannia or "lab" metal (a mix of tin, antimony, and copper). Mind, a sensible sort of casting metal may not be legally available in the UK due to H&S regs.
If it’s illegal somewhere in the world you can bet we’ll be amongst them.
Hi Steve, the Gannet is looking great, the only thing with front landing gear is of course the weight issue, but hopefully you will have that sorted out, looking forward to the next update, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia
Cheers Les
Amazed to see how well airfix parts fit.
I kept well away from airfix for past 40 years due to their quality of parts.
Have you tried car tyre stick on weights ?
The recent ones are getting close to state of the art Jerry. Car tyre weights seem to be a popular choice 👍
Hi All. I've been using Tungsten shot for weighting where I need a large mass in a limited space. Liquid Gravity is a good product - the small bottle feels quite hefty.
Where would you get tungsten shot Andy?
Wow!! Airfix is really turning it up quite a few notches!! That molding looks awesome! Fit looks amazing, and even if you couldn't use them, the weight boxes were at least a nice thought. Beautiful work on the crew areas! It's not as simple getting visual variances on a "black" interior. Lol, and those are going to be LARGE models! Eagerly awaiting the next update!!
Thank you 👍
Hearing about needing to paint things black takes me back, with slightly cruel nostalgia, to memories of Floquil paints--which had near a dozen different "black" paints.
Did they do a dark black Mac 🤔😉
A great job as allways Steve . the model aircraft have certainly come along way from when i was buliding them in the late 50's lol
This one sure has 👍
Thinking about it, the *actual* weight that the nose gear has to endure is just a few grams as most of that 60 odd grams is counteracted by the weight of the rear of the aircraft.
True I hadn’t thought of that
We should give the three crewmen names.I suggest Huey, Dewey, and Louie!
They’d be happy with that I think 😂
Always enjoy your problem solving Steve. The depth gauge for the intake part is a good example - simple and effective.
Thanks Phil the simple solutions are often the best
Looks like you need some tungsten or depleted uranium for weights...
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Looking great I’m following with great interest then I’ll start mine it looks a stunning kit
It is Chris I’m sure you’ll enjoy it 👍
Used to be, auto wheels were spin balanced with antimony-lead weights. This meant that the nearest tyre shop had a bucket of expended wheelweights just lurking about. Environmental Health has probably put paid to that, along with workplace Health & Safety.
Fishing weights can be "mashed" with a heavy set of pliers, and beaten with a hammer, to "improve their geometry.
I have a lifetime supply of balancing weights, most of them picked up from the road. Just make sure you don't breathe the fumes when casting; it's nasty stuff.
Fishing weights are useful - I squeezed a few in here topped up with the liquid gravity 👍
great work on cockpit area also fine figure painting
Thanks Mick
Following this build intently. I too would like to model the Gannet with folded and unfolded wings. ☺️
It’s very interesting Ronald - I mocked up my wing fold today it looks great
@@TheModelShed good to know. Thank you.
Superb Steve.
thanks Richard 👍
Always great work!!
Thank you Paul 👍
A nice surprise build. Thanks Steve.
you’re welcome 👍