1:72 Fairey Gannet exhaust

Fairey Gannet Exhausts 1:72 (Quickboost)

This resin set from Quickboost, made by Aires, brings faithfully cast exhaust pipes for a model of the Fairey Gannet in 1:72 scale. It is not an airplane model but a detail accessory for more experienced modelers, replacing the plastic parts with a crisp casting with suggested hollows.

The real subject

The Fairey Gannet was a British carrier aircraft with turboprop propulsion, meant originally for anti-submarine work and later for airborne early warning. A curiosity was its coupled Double Mamba engine driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers; the exhausts came out along the sides of the fuselage near the trailing edge of the wing.

Tips for working with resin

First wash the castings in lukewarm soapy water to remove mold release residue from the mold. Cut off the casting blocks with a sharp saw or knife and sand the cut surfaces with respiratory protection. Bond the parts with super glue (cyanoacrylate), not with ordinary plastic cement. Test the fit dry before painting, as resin may need a little cleaning up.

Who the set is for

• More experienced modelers who want to raise the accuracy of the engine section
• Builders for whom solid plastic exhausts are not enough
• Anyone interested in working with resin and fine castings
• Collectors building models for contests and display cases

The set is supplied as a resin part, unassembled and unpainted. It is not an airplane model but an accessory for a plastic kit. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.