Nice work on the kits. The Gannet isn’t my favourite aircraft but, nice to see the engineering that Airfix has put into the kit. Here’s hoping they make more interesting aircraft subjects with the same excellent engineering, going into the future.
Two more to add to the collection. This has been a very enjoyable build to watch. I do love the attention you show for each kit you build and paint. It is good to hear you will be finishing off the Bismarck, looking forward to that episode. When you said yo will be building the Flyhawk 1/770 scale HMS Ajax I watched a couple of build reviews of the kit so be prepared for some very tiny plastic parts and equally tiny photo etched. May I suggest you invest in an optivisor to help with these bits and save your eyesight. I wish you the best of luck with HMS Ajax.
Thanks I’m looking forward to that build. I have some micromaster 3d printed parts coming tomorrow from New Zealand so they should be interesting in this scale.
Hi Steve, absolutely stunning builds my friend! Your expertise with model making always amazes me! Because you are always so helpful to me, I’m hoping a tip that I’ve learned will help you. I would highly recommend buying a pair of Godhand( hate the name) nippers. They will literally cut your sanding time and issues with clear parts by half. They even help with cutting tiny parts since they’re so tiny on the tip. I know they are pricey, but well worth it in the long run. I bought a pair of Gundam nippers years ago, but unfortunately they no longer make them. They were cheaper than the Godhand pair, but equally as good too. Either way, it’s always still recommended to cut clear parts with caution as you so wisely suggested! Thanks again for another masterclass!🙏🏽
I took your advice and after seeing some at our club meet I took the plunge and got some and some of their bending pliers. haven’t used them yet but they look the business
I'm never disappointed with your craftsmanship Mr Steve. Absolutely beautiful builds. Its always a learning experience for me following your build series. Great Builds.
Well, I thought I had commented, could have sworn I did, oh well. Beautiful job, on two beautiful kits! Airfix has outdone themselves with this kit, really catching up to Eduard standards! You have turned these "ugly ducklings" into "swans", and I now see the "need" to add this kit to my stash! Again, amazing work, and really looking forward to the next subject Steve!
Watching it all come together at the end was very satisfying. Superb work Steve. My goodness, your model itinerary is daunting...and here I am vacillating on starting even one! You are a great motivator.
An amazing series, beautifully completed double build, lots of advice and visuals. An absolute joy to watch....thank you for showing what can be done with skill, patience and an eye for details. BTW, I'm currently watching the Bismarck build series and thoroughly enjoying the episodes.
Yet another masterclass Steve. Beautiful work. Looking forward to seeing the Ajax - I'll be doing my first ship later this year, HMS Scorpion also in 1/700. My wife's grandfather served on her during the Arctic conveys including the battle of North Cape and the sinking of the Scharnhorst and then supporting the Normandy landings.
Thanks Alan I really enjoyed these two and especially building the two configurations thanks to your generous support. I hope you know how much I appreciate that 👍🙏
Hi Steve, those two Gannets have turned out absolutely perfectly, congratulations on a job extremely well done, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia
I thought the standard of my builds was suffering as a result of trying to meet weekly deadlines Mac. I will do some more premieres though when the timescale fits with where I am with the build.
Does anyone know why they have the black and white stripes? For D-Day the were used for visual IFF to prevent fratricide, but it seems counterintuitive to paint them on a Cold War aircraft. Great work as always. 🤓
