glyn Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 It took a while to get hold of this kit but eventually a fellow modeller let me have his.Nice chap,you know who you are.I wanted to build a Sydney seaplane beaver which i flew in whilst over there.Not quite finished as i cant get hold of seven point stars for the tail and the sydney seaplanes web address for the side of the fuselage.A bit of scratch building was needed as the kit is a bit basic but i like her and it reminds me of my trip. _MG_5065 by Glyn Fuller, on Flickr _MG_5064 by Glyn Fuller, on Flickr _MG_5066 by Glyn Fuller, on Flickr Last shot for scale. Glyn 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Looks fabulous, glad I could be of service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Looks very tidy! Beautiful finish. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Nice clean finish. I remember building the old Airfix version of the Beaver in the 70's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Got to love a Beaver! Really nice build. Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Well tidy mun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 This aircraft regularly flies past the apartment block that I live in. It's nice to see a beautiful scale rendition of something I see all the time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Quite a neat looking build. I have the 1/72 version of the kit and that looks basic too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Probably the most beautiful Bush Plane ever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Air-to-Air said: This aircraft regularly flies past the apartment block that I live in. It's nice to see a beautiful scale rendition of something I see all the time. You will notice the missing decals then.I really must have a go at doing my own to finish her off. Glyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi Glyn, you can't beat a Beaver. I wonder how you got on in handling the brittle, clear plastic fuselage,where you just mask up the windows etc, as I just couldn't get my head around the type of plastic, so I stick with the Airfix options? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 minute ago, The Cameraman said: Hi Glyn, you can't beat a Beaver. I wonder how you got on in handling the brittle, clear plastic fuselage,where you just mask up the windows etc, as I just couldn't get my head around the type of plastic, so I stick with the Airfix options? Actually i found it to be quite nice.Yes it was off putting at first being clear but the fuselage halves fitted quite well and once covered in primer it felt like a normal kit.Just a shame it was so basic.We really need a proper upgrade. Glyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Beautiful build! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 42 minutes ago, The Cameraman said: Hi Glyn, you can't beat a Beaver..... I'm pretty sure it's against the law! I didn't realise it was a clear body. That must have been a little odd to build. I have their Cub that's the same. Any good tips on the use of the plastic? Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 20 hours ago, Rick Brown said: I'm pretty sure it's against the law! I didn't realise it was a clear body. That must have been a little odd to build. I have their Cub that's the same. Any good tips on the use of the plastic? Rick. Rick Once you mask and paint the body it goes together just like a normal kit.At least the windows are a doddle.The plastic is quite thick and solid but nice.Accuracy to detail probably not the best though. Glyn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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