Quickboost QB49111 Fairey Gannet AS1./AS.4 air intakes Airfix 1/48 is a high-quality detail set designed for the 1/48 scale Fairey Gannet aircraft model by Airfix. This dedicated air intake set is made from precisely cast resin, guaranteeing the highest level of detail that cannot be achieved with standard plastic components from the base kit.

The Fairey Gannet AS1 and AS.4 are British carrier-based aircraft designed for the Royal Navy and used mainly during the Cold War period, from the 1950s to the early 1970s. They served as anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, as well as electronic warfare machines. The Fairey Gannet was renowned for its unique design featuring a double Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba turboprop engine. It played an active role in patrol and training operations on Royal Navy aircraft carriers, including HMS Eagle and HMS Ark Royal.

The Quickboost QB49111 product has been faithfully recreated based on plans and archival photos of the Fairey Gannet aircraft, significantly enhancing the realism and accuracy of the model in a key area – the detailed air intakes. The components are cast from high-quality resin, allowing for sharp edges and realistic details that far surpass the standard plastic parts. The set includes precisely crafted elements that are easy to fit to the Airfix 1/48 model.

• Scale: 1/48
• Origin of the real counterpart: United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
• Period of use: Cold War (1953–1978)
• Material: high-quality resin
• Category: detail set, accessories for plastic models

This set is especially recommended for advanced modellers building realistic aircraft replicas from the Cold War era who want to elevate the level of detail and historical accuracy of the original. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 – it requires basic knowledge of working with resin components and fitting them to a plastic model.

By choosing Quickboost QB49111 Fairey Gannet AS1./AS.4 air intakes, you invest in historical authenticity and perfect miniature realism, far exceeding the capabilities of the original Airfix model parts.