NZKIWI Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I have the Airfix Beaver which I would like to build in a scheme which I believe is civil and I am wondering about several features of the kit which I think might only be found on some military variants . On the centreline under the cabin/cockpit there is a raised feature with three things which might be vents , on the rear fuselage top , behind the wings there are three raised features a circular disc , a raised bar slightly starboard of the centreline and another smaller shape , and finally the windows and raised features on the wing centre section . I cannot see any of these in photos of civil Beavers though they are areas which do not often show up clearly in photos . Are these features I need to remove/fill in ? Any assistance appreciated . The aircraft I am building worked in the Antarctic . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.SAUNDERS Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 hi wot ever, contact Frank Morgan aka ModelArt Aust. Francis built a 1/24 OZ Antartic Expedition BEAVER a few years ago mumbatatshunz ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.SAUNDERS Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 hi wotever, I looked the Expedition up It was / is the A.N.A.R.E Adventure to the Frozen South bbbbrrrr ! No Yanks .... I think ! There are Deeecalz around for these Expiditshunz. cheery " modellin' " mumbas ! Geoff F.T.G. 3156 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZKIWI Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 2 hours ago, G.E.SAUNDERS said: hi wotever, I looked the Expedition up It was / is the A.N.A.R.E Adventure to the Frozen South bbbbrrrr ! No Yanks .... I think ! There are Deeecalz around for these Expiditshunz. cheery " modellin' " mumbas ! Geoff F.T.G. 3156 ! I think you will find they all had military serials ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Contact Red Roo Models in Glen Waverley, they sell the complete resin mods, decals and instructions for the ANARE Beaver. Good price, great service, I have used their conversion sets with confidence. Email - redroo[at]redroomodels.com Disclaimer - I have no connection with this company Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZKIWI Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 4 hours ago, roginoz said: Contact Red Roo Models in Glen Waverley, they sell the complete resin mods, decals and instructions for the ANARE Beaver. Good price, great service, I have used their conversion sets with confidence. Email - redroo[at]redroomodels.com Disclaimer - I have no connection with this company Rog I have decals , at this point I do not want to do an ANARE aircraft , or buy a conversion set , none of which were mentioned in the original question . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czechnavy Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Looking at Scale Aircraft Modelling Volume 9 Number 7 of April 1987 which has the Beaver as its main theme and includes several plan views there seems to be a variety of fittings on the cabin roof but most of the civil Beavers seem to lack the two or four overhead windows (a shot of a USAF Beaver includes the notes 'showing the additional overhead windows installed for the USAF') and have very simple aerial fits. The profiles in the article include some Antarctic Beavers - which one are you building - if its shown I can scan the profiles for you - send me PM with your email address. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZKIWI Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Many thanks for this , I may have access to that magazine , i shall go and have a look for it . At the moment I am undecided but it could be VP-FAJ , VP-FAE or VP-FAV . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 The civil ones tended not to have the upper windows. The Airfix kit is pretty much based on the British Army AL1, so has antennae that are unique to that version. You can see some of them here: This site is a a good resource for Beaver pics http://www.dhc-2.com/current_cover_page.htm e.g. http://www.dhc-2.com/cn1233.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Hi There, from Neil's amazing website, you'll find the following con numbers; VP-FAJ = 1342 VP-FAE = 500 VP-FAV = 1233 1342 results in this -missing entry. 500 (2) results in this - http://www.dhc-2.com/cn500.html 1233 results in this - http://www.dhc-2.com/cn1233.html I trust these details help you on your build of my all-time favourite aircraft? A friend has borrowed my stash of Beaver decals, where I have examples of most that have been produced so far. I also have a somewhat healthy collection of Airfix Beaver kits, and spare bits, so if you break, or find anything missing then please let me know and I'll post parts to you. As for your choice of subject matter, I have a passion for these particular aircraft myself, so I'll be looking forward to following any build thread that you may create. Before I forget, here's a link to Adesalis' Beaver build, showing the work he did to the roof windows, on page 4 of his build thread, http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=372&t=29527&hilit=Beaver&start=60 Edited July 23, 2017 by The Cameraman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hi Roginoz, thanks for the comments re RedRoo, I've sent 'em an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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