Viking Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Harvard Mk. IV RCAF Moose Jaw, 1953. In Canadian service the Harvard was often referred to as 'The Yellow Peril', or 'Two Ton Tessie'. Many thousands of RAF and RCAF pilots must have undertaken their training on these aircraft over the years, flying over the vast Candian praries getting to grips with the beast. I was reminded of it again, reading an excellent book "Stalins' Had it now!" by James Stevenson, an RAF pilot who did his training on Harvards & T-33's in Canada before returning to the UK to fly Vampires. I thoroghly recommend it, it's a good read. I built the Occiental 1/48th Harvard when it came out about 15 years ago, so dug it out of storage and dusted it off, to what you see here. This particular aircraft was flown by 'Viking senior' (my father) who was in the RCAF at the same time as the James Stevenson book covers, I still have his wings; And a couple of photos of him in the air. I now notice that the 'GT-F' lettering on my model is not the right font, but hey-ho! There is no doubt that is Canada down below! Like James Stevenson he went on to T-33's, so i built one of those as well 15-odd years ago,and also dusted it off and photographed it. This is the Academy 1/48th kit, representing on of the T-33's he flew at RCAF Gimli; Just need to build that Hasegawa Sabre V now, to complete the set. Thanks for looking, John 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Very nice John (but I do hope you find your way back to civvie street soon) mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guaguachong Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 One of the reason I like here is you can always see some nicely built beautiful not so usual seen planes here. You are one of these people make here a good place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guaguachong Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 One of the reason I like here is you can always see some nicely built beautiful not so usual seen planes here. You are one of these people make here a good place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Perfect work! Jerzy-Wojtek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Excellent as usual John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 One of the reason I like here is you can always see some nicely built beautiful not so usual seen planes here. You are one of these people make here a good place Have to agree with guaguachong. Two very nice builds indeed Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 What a fantastic pair of aircraft. Excellent job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Brilliant John, Two excellent models and the extra info and piccies were the icing on the cake,...superb stuff, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Very respectable models and interesting notes to go with them. What more can you wish for? Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Thanks, All! Very nice John (but I do hope you find your way back to civvie street soon) mike Mike, maybe soon. On the workbench - a TCA Connie, Aer Lingus 737, Pan Am 720, Qantas 737-800, and inspired by Mr Vucanicty a Dan Air Comet 4c conversion with pinion tanks. Trouble is another Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII has grabbed my attention lately, and I can't put it down. Lovely kit! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 How did I miss this one? Interesting historical theme John and lovely workmanship as usual. I guess you're going to need a bigger box in readiness for our next catch-up. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great builds John, not thast I expected anything less!!! Some good stuff on the bench too, particularly looking forwards to the comet and 720 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 They are lovely builds, and both attractive looking aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 ! very nice work on both. Shame about the code letters on them but still very nicely finished regardless. Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing your Sabre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 very nice and great it's associated with your family history. makes them more special...... best regards mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I like nice very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Great looking kits.... Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Great stuff mate, that tricky yellow finish is first rate! Nice tribute to your dad there, the T-33 is lovely too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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