British Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 Export Schemes (1:48)

British Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 Export Schemes (1:48)

Build your own realistic 1:48 scale aircraft with this high-quality plastic model kit. Designed with accuracy in mind, it features finely detailed parts that closely replicate the original prototype.

Plastic kit building is a great hobby for both kids and adults alike and care must be taken when removing any parts from the sprues during construction. This kit will give you hours of entertainment and building it is only half the fun, it will need painting too.

Features:

• 1:48 Scale Model
• The completed model measures 290mm long
• The completed model measures 344mm wide
• This kit includes 334 separate parts
• Detailed plastic model kit of the Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 Export Schemes (Airfix A11007A)
• Iconic Cold War Royal Navy carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft
• Features distinctive Double Mamba turboprop engines and folding wing design
• Includes multiple authentic export and service marking options

What’s in the Box:

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout guide, and decals.

Details:

Bring one of the Royal Navy’s most distinctive Cold War aircraft to your collection with the Airfix Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 Export Schemes (A11007A). This unique British turboprop was designed as a carrier-based anti-submarine warfare aircraft, developed in response to the growing submarine threat during the early Cold War. Known for its unusual double Mamba engine configuration, folding wings, and unmistakable silhouette, the Gannet became one of the Fleet Air Arm’s most capable and visually striking aircraft.

This highly detailed plastic model kit captures the AS.1 and AS.4 export variants, featuring accurate airframe detailing, carrier-specific equipment, and optional configurations. Designed for experienced modellers, it offers a complex and rewarding build with multiple authentic marking options representing export operators as well as Royal Navy service schemes.