1/72 Fairey Gannet Decals

Type: water-slide decals

1. Fairey Gannet AS.1 XA340 / 292-R, 815 NAS, HMS Ark Royal, December 1957. Extra Dark Sea Grey and Sky finish. Propeller spinners painted in black and white. Serials, codes and lettering in black. "Harp" motif painted on both outer finlets, mirrored. Squadron chest under starboard cockpit. Type D roundels in all six positions.

2. Fairey Gannet AEW.3 XL471 / 43-R, 849 Squadron B Flight, HMS Ark Royal, June 1977. Extra Dark Sea Grey and Sky finish. Propeller spinners painted in black and yellow stripes. Serials, codes and lettering in black. A black map of Australia painted on the starboard nose side to denote B Flight the FAA's Australia Shield in 1975. Type B roundels in all six positions.

3. Fairey Gannet T.2 XA514 / 878-NW, 724 Squadron, Royal Australian Navy. Nowra, mid-1960s. High Speed Aluminim overall. Propeller spinners and antiglare panel in black. 36 inches yellow trainer bands on wings and fuselage. Serials, codes and lettering in black. Australian type D roundels in all six positions. This aircraft was used for live-fire training equipped with a 16 rockets full load.

4. Fairey Gannet COD.4 XA454 / 264-H, 849 Squadron A Flight, May 1970. RAF "Royal Blue" overall. Propeller spinners painted in black and red. Serials, codes and lettering in white. Type D roundels in all six positions. HMS Hermes badge on finlets are optional, as were removed at a later date

5. Fairey Gannet AS.1 XA322 / 771-CU, 796 Squadron, 1957. Extra Dark Sea Grey and Sky finish. Propeller spinners painted in red, white and black. Serials, codes and lettering in black. "Pirate's Head" motif painted on both outer finlets, mirrored. Type D roundels in all six positions.

6. Fairey Gannet COD.4 XG790 / 040-R, 849 Squadron B Flight, HMS Ark Royal, May 1970. RAF "Royal Blue" overall. Propeller spinners, arresting gear and last portion of outer finlets painted in black and yellow stripes. Serials, codes and lettering in white. Intake interior in Sky, with metallic lip. Type D roundels in all six positions.

7. Fairey Gannet AS.4 UA+108, Nr. 1 Squadron MFG 2, Federal German Navy (Bundesmarine), Westerland, Sylt, 1964. Extra Dark Sea Grey and Sky finish. Propeller spinners painted black. Serials, codes and lettering in black. MFG 2 shield painted on both outer finlets. Bundeswehr insignia in all six positions

How to apply water-slide decals:
1. Preparation: to achieve better result, a gloss or semi-gloss coat is very important. It will make a smooth layer which the decals will suction to and make it much easier to apply and set them.
2. Cut out the decal you need (do it on cutting mat)
3. Grab the decal with tweezers, place it on the surface of the water and leave it for about 20 seconds.
4. Remove the decal from the water and place it on paper towel to remove any excess water.
5. Apply decal solution to the part where the decal is to be placed.
6. Slide the decal off the backing paper on to the model. Using a paint brush or cotton bud is a good way to do this without damaging the decal.
7. Use the brush, knife or cotton bud to position the decal. Using your paper towel, gently dab the decal and soak up the excess water (decal softner is also recommended at this stage. After applying softner, the decal will suction to the part and flatten out smooth.)
8. When the decal is completely dry, give another coat of varnish or Klear/Future to seal it.