Xtradecals

1/72 Fairey Gannet

Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy

Product # X72-070

Product Article by Ken Middleton on April 26 2007

 

 

 

Here's a review of a new 1/72 sheet from Xtradecals, for the Fairey Gannet.

Markings for 11 aircraft are included:

Aircraft Included

  • Fairey Gannet (10) AS Mk 1 XD898 826/M 816 Sqn RAN HMAS Melbourne 1960
  • WN456 NW/884724 Sqn RAN Nowra 1960
  • XA457/347 825 Sqn RNAS Culdrose 1957
  • AS Mk 4 XA414 C/236 810 Sqn HMS Centaur 1960
  • XA466 LM/777 HQ Flt 849 Sqn RNAS Lossiemouth 1977 red/blue roundels
  • XA321 O/293 HQ Flt 815 Sqn HMS Ark Royal 1956
  • ECM Mk 6 XG798/277 831 Sqn RNAS Culdrose 1963
  • All Extra Dk Sea Grey COD MK 4 XA454 FOAC 3/V HMS Victorious 1964
  • All Extra Dk Sea Grey XA454 H/264 A Flt 849 Sqn HMS Hermes 1964
  • XG790 R/040 B Flt 849 Sqn HMS Ark Royal, COD all overall RAF Blue/Grey BS633
  • T MK 5 XG882 CU/450 HQ Flt 849 Sqn RNAS Culdrose 1964

The decals are in-register, clear and are beautifully printed by Microscale. There are plenty of options with various paint schemes as well. Each aircraft's markings are separated on the sheet by a dashed-line to make it easier to differentiate them.

The color instruction sheet has 4-view drawings to assist in decal placement, and numerous notes point out tips on specific decals. Xtracolor and Xtracrylix paints are referenced along with British Standard numbers

This sheet retails for £6.95 / $13.42 and is available through:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/

http://www.twobobs.net 

Special thanks to Hannants for the review sample. 

Ken
 

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Photos and text © by Ken Middleton