U.S Navy Gannet

Talos · July 11, 2009, 08:32:56 PM

Quote from: sideshowbob9 on July 11, 2009, 10:48:24 AM
^ Beechcraft SB-1S Gannet post-1951 pre-1962.

You're right on the first "S", I was thinking of AEW (particularly the WF-1 Tracer) at the time and trying to write a post before heading out for a movie date. Where did that second "S" come from. Shouldn't it be just "SB-1"?

sideshowbob9 · July 12, 2009, 04:08:08 AM

Quote from: comrade harps on July 11, 2009, 05:58:20 PM
QuoteBeechcraft perhaps?
My first thought when I saw the photos was of a USN Beechcraft T-34C on steroids - so it must look right then.

You're right, there is a resemblence now you mention it!

QuoteYou're right on the first "S", I was thinking of AEW (particularly the WF-1 Tracer) at the time and trying to write a post before heading out for a movie date. Where did that second "S" come from. Shouldn't it be just "SB-1"?

Yep, you are right, just SB-1. The second S is redundant as the aircraft is designed for anti-sub work. The second S would be applied if it were modified for ASW work eg. TBM-3S. Doh!

Mossie · July 12, 2009, 04:12:45 AM

Gorgeous! I'll echo Nev, looks 'right'.

Ian the Kiwi Herder · July 12, 2009, 08:13:48 AM

Superb. Clean build.... Like it a lot

Ian

bacofoil · July 12, 2009, 10:09:31 AM

This is all well interesting stuff.Just to stir up more ideas.which engine would the USN have used in their Gannets ?Oh and yes the aircrew are the molded on ones.Wasn't sure about using them at first but they seem to look OK.Anyone go to Yeovilton on Saturday ? Shame the weather played up but well done to the organisers for doing their best.FLY NAVY !!

sideshowbob9 · July 13, 2009, 04:02:28 AM

^ General Electric T31 (2000+hp)? It's a little less powerful than a Double Mamba, which sits at 2900hp (thereabouts), but it's more powerful than the Allison T38 or Lycoming T53. The Allison T40 is overkill at 5000+hp!

It may just be simpler for someone like Lycoming to licence-build the Double Mamba

Left Yeovilton too late (must make it next year!). From the photos I've seen, the Sea Vixen stole the show! I'll be at RIAT this weekend though

kitbasher · July 13, 2009, 11:10:27 AM

Love it!

I think the Gannet is a pretty ugly thing but it is a good canvas for all sorts of colour schemes. Retro WW2 FAA camouflage - a timewarp Avenger perhaps?

sandiego89 · July 13, 2009, 02:28:03 PM

Very nice choice, love the Gannet. Could even do a AEW and COD version as well, they would all look great in those colors. French and Argentine would also be interesting. Love a dollar kit and spares approach- sometimes simple immagination is better than an expensive kit, resin and photoetched detais, and ungodly hours on a project. Nice job.

AeroplaneDriver · July 15, 2009, 07:57:42 AM

Very nice treatment of a 'natural' whif!

Aussie747 · July 16, 2009, 04:31:34 AM

Very nice build and great idea

GTX · July 17, 2009, 10:56:13 AM

QuoteWhat if instead of the Grumman Tracker,the U.S Navy bought the Fairey Gannet built under licence from Mcdonnel ? Could it have looked somthing like this ?

Of course, now you've given me the idea of a early turbo Tracker fitted with Double Mambas!!!

EDIT: Crude rendition of such:

Regards,

Greg