Dermo245 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) So I'm also in with a Dauphin, picked up at Telford last year deep among the 2nd hand kits.. IMG_6063 IMG_6064 Being Irish, when this kit was first issued in the mid 80s was like Christmas for some of us modellers as five Dauphin 2's were soon to be delivered to the Irish Air Corps between June and December 1986. Operated by SAR Squadron, No 3 Support Wing, the five aircraft combined SAR, Air Ambulance, naval ops (with the Irish Naval Service aboard the LE Eithne P-31) and VIP transport. The aircraft served with great distinction and bravery with Irish Dauphin crews receiving some of the highest national and international decorations for their SAR work in rescues of the Capitaine Pleven II in 1989 and Locative in 1990. These missions were often at night and at extended ranges over stormy Atlantic seas in an a/c type not really suited to that role. Sadly a/c 248 was lost in a fatal crash along with its crew of four returning from a Search & Rescue mission in July 1999 in Co Waterford. When our SAR helicopter service was privatised soon after, the Dauphins were retired from service between 2003 and 2004 and all four were sold in 2006 and now operate with the Chilean Navy. If you want to read more about Irish SAR ops, I can recommend this book by Lorna Siggins. I've previously built the Revell version of this kit as an Irish machine and want to try it again but do a better job with it....my last attempt was a bit rough and ready! . by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And that's it. Thanks for reading and look forward to seeing your Matchbox builds! Dermot Edited November 8, 2017 by Dermo245 Fixing photos 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Nice one Dermo,glad to see an Irish aircraft in the mix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Your rough and ready one puts mine to shame Dermot,......it looks excellent and I`m looking forward to your new one! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 A little bit more on this one. Kit contents. Matchbox_PK-38_Dauphin (4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Excellent reference book Matchbox_PK-38_Dauphin (5) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Dauphins in Irish service. Matchbox_PK-38_Dauphin (6) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Out with the razor saw on the engine housing.. Matchbox_PK-38_Dauphin (8) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Matchbox_PK-38_Dauphin (9) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Unfortunately, this one won't make the finishing line as I'm focusing on the Jag and what I'm planning is going to take a little longer. But I'll keep this thread updated for the next month and start a new one once the GB ends. Thanks for looking. Dermot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Dermot, I've often thought about purchasing that IAC book, however for some reason or another have never quite got there. Looks like it would be a good read. I see Joe Maxwell's name as co-author, is the book aimed at modellers in any way? Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 8 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Dermot, I've often thought about purchasing that IAC book, however for some reason or another have never quite got there. Looks like it would be a good read. I see Joe Maxwell's name as co-author, is the book aimed at modellers in any way? Cheers.. Dave Hey Dave, According to the authors introduction, it's a book developed for the 'general reader, aviation enthusiast and scale modeller'. There are colour profiles for many of the earlier types in service (pre WW2 and WW2) because period photos are so hard to find. And while it doesn't have scale plans or dedicated walkarounds/closeups like some other books, I still think it's a must-have if you're interested in the Irish Air Corps. But then again, I'm biased on the subject!! I'll get some other opinions from the lads in club about it and let you know. Cheers, Dermot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thanks Dermot, I think you’ve answered my query and it would appear to be the ‘go to’ matter on the subject anyway. When my IAC mojo kicks in again (I’m a shocker for getting hooked on themes like this) I’ll try to source one out. Cheers and good luck with your latest build... Dave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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