This Gannet will not be a tail sitter. Sealed up the nose. That’s one big prop shaft. We’ll see if it survives still rotating by the time I’m done.

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I have read a couple of articles about building this kit, John (@j-healy), and they both mention the huge amount of weight required to keep it on all three wheels. Both builders were also worried about the struts collapsing, but neither had any problems.

Paint time! Xtracolor Sky sprayed today. The single piece closed nose gear door piece makes an excellent mask. Once I get the EDSG on the top sides, it’ll finish fast. Hoping to spray the EDSG on Monday.

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What a year this is turning into - we get the sub-hunting Gannet from Airfix in 1/48, and Sword just announced they are releasing the AEW Gannet, also in 1/48, in April!

Very nice paintwork, John @j-healy

Thanks, guys. Xtracolor is my favorite paint, George. All gloss finishes that spray super smooth. Tom, you’re right about the paint sequence. I usually do it the way you described but didn’t have enough time to mask the canopies on Friday. I did have enough time to spray the Sky. Back to the paint shop on Monday. And yes, what an awesome modeling year! Two Gannets! I’m also looking forward to that Airfix Bulldog.

You're obviously headed for a very nice result, @j-healy.