Airfix 1/48 Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 Plastic Model Kit

Airfix 1/48 Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 Plastic Model Kit

$99.99

Description

When it comes to operating distinctive aeroplanes at sea, the Royal Navy have had more than their fair share of aircraft types, but perhaps the strangest looking (and sounding) was the Fairey Gannet. 

During the summer of 1950, a Gannet became the first turboprop-powered aircraft in the world to land on the deck of an aircraft carrier, and production deliveries of the most heavily produced AS.1 variant of the aircraft began in 1954. 

The Gannet also saw service with the navies of Australia, West Germany and Indonesia, but it was the Royal Navy who were the last to retire ‘in service’ examples of this rugged naval aircraft type. 

Turn your hand to building this 1/48 scale aircraft and create a masterpiece on your workbench.

What's Inside

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

This remarkable 1:48 scale model of the Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 provides modellers with a complex and fulfilling project, featuring 334 components. With a skill level of 4, this intricate kit embodies one of the Royal Navy's most unique carrier-based planes, boasting a wingspan of 344mm upon completion. You can choose from three different paint schemes, each representing various phases of this robust turboprop's service history.

Key Features

  • 334 plastic components for a detailed and thorough assembly
  • 1:48 scale with a wingspan measuring 344mm
  • Three paint schemes depicting different service eras
  • Skill level 4 - ideal for seasoned modellers aged 8 years and older
  • Captures the unique look of the Royal Navy's turboprop carrier aircraft

History

The Royal Navy has operated a variety of unique aircraft at sea, but the Fairey Gannet stands out as one of the most unusual in both appearance and sound. In the summer of 1950, a Gannet made history as the first turboprop-powered plane to land on an aircraft carrier's deck. Production of the AS.1 model, the most widely manufactured variant, commenced in 1954.

The Gannet also served in the navies of Australia, West Germany, and Indonesia, with the Royal Navy being the last to retire active examples of this durable naval aircraft. Try your hand at constructing this 1:48 scale model and craft a showpiece for your workbench.

Key Specifications

  • Skill Level: 4

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)29
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)34.4
Item Scale1:48 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) setsPlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options3
Flying Hours4
Wingspan (mm)344

(THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM)

Specifications

Brand Airfix

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