Revell 04845 Fairey Gannet T5 (1/72) – plastic model of the British carrier-based aircraft

The Revell 04845 Fairey Gannet T5 model in 1:72 scale is a faithfully rendered miniature of the legendary British carrier-based aircraft, designed for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of specialized replicas. This plastic model kit from the renowned manufacturer Revell perfectly captures the characteristic silhouette and details of the real Fairey Gannet T5, as used by the Royal Navy.

Historical and Technical Information

• Scale: 1:72
• Country of use: United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
• Period of use: Cold War – produced and operated from the mid-1950s to the 1970s.

The Fairey Gannet is a British carrier-based aircraft, originally designed as an anti-submarine warfare machine (ASW – Anti Submarine Warfare), and the T5 version served as a training and instructional aircraft. The Gannet’s airframe features a unique, foldable wing design intended for operations on Royal Navy aircraft carriers. Thanks to its twin Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba turboprop engines, the aircraft was praised for its durability and versatility at sea. The T5 variant was widely used on aircraft carriers during the Cold War until it was replaced by more modern aircraft designs.

Revell 04845 Kit Details

• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• The model requires self-assembly and painting – glue and paints are not included
• Detailed cockpit, interior, and intricately reproduced landing gear
• Realistic wing surfaces; wings can be folded just like the original
• Accurate decal sheet allowing reproduction of original Royal Navy markings
• Intended for intermediate and advanced modelers
• Category: plastic model aircraft kit

Who is it for?

The Revell 04845 Fairey Gannet T5 (1/72) is recommended for all aviation history enthusiasts, collector modelers, and anyone looking to expand their collection with a unique Royal Navy aircraft. This is a higher-level model kit (rated 3 out of 5), recommended for modelers who already have experience with assembling complex kits. Precise craftsmanship and a large number of details guarantee a satisfying build and an impressive final effect.

This model is an excellent choice both for collections of Cold War era aircraft and as a starting point for further modeling projects such as customization or aircraft carrier dioramas.