camper1 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hi Folks This is the Planet Models kit of the PT19 Cornell basic trainer used in quantity by the RAF and RCAF. This aircraft depicts one my father flew at No 3 Flying Instructors School in Canada when he did his flying instructors course after his first operational tour. The future pilot instructors were greeted by the words 'gentlemen this is where we teach you to fly in a proper manner" The kit is very nice to build, finished with Xtracolor Trainer Yellow and uses the kit decals. Cheers Ian 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Great looking model of a type im unfamiliar with 👍 Thanks. I knew of PT-19’s, just didnt know they were used by the RAF/RCAF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Lovely job Ian and another nice addition to the family collection mate, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Really good job of an unusual type- looks very Chipmunk like in many ways. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Lovely model there Ian with a good background story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Sweet. Never seen one of those before. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlad Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Very nice. Your Cornell would be called a PT-26 in the USAAF, Ian. The PT-19 has the open cockpit. I've read the kit is rather heavy for the landing gear legs. How are they holding up? Cheers Wlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper1 Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Hi Wlad The u/c legs are a bit weak,I think they have wire in the centre of the resin,they still spread a little though. When it goes to the great storage site in the loft I’ll put a rubbber band round them to keep them square. I meant to put PT26 but had a senior moment. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very nice model - a little gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 That's a beautiful model. I am a little desperate to get my hands on that kit as I have just recently "checked out" on our 1943 Fleet Cornell at Edenvale Classic Aircraft Foundation in Stayner, Ontario Canada. Thanks for sharing! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Nice build. I take it its 1/48th. I have a 1/72nd one among my collection of RCAF models builds. Special Hobby kit I recall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper1 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Paul J said: Nice build. I take it its 1/48th. Yes,Planet Models resin kit very easy to build and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper1 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Bill Bunting said: That's a beautiful model Thank you, my father always said it flew very nicely and was the perfect introduction for basic training. I believe it is a bit difficult to get into a spin with it, not always conducive to teaching pupils spin recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 2 hours ago, camper1 said: Thank you, my father always said it flew very nicely and was the perfect introduction for basic training. I believe it is a bit difficult to get into a spin with it, not always conducive to teaching pupils spin recovery. It It is lovely to fly, pretty gentle but still responsive. It cruises at a mere 105-110 mph and only 2 hrs of fuel but who's in a hurry - enjoy the scenery passing under the yellow wings. We fly the Cornell to give the public an experience from years past when brave young men trained to go overseas and also as a tribute to the instructors and crew who trained thousands for the RCAF and RAF under the BCATP. I would like to have met your Dad. Cheers and a tip of my cap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Well done! Here’s another type that needs more exposure on the modelling front. Cornells were also used by the RNoAF in Toronto and Muskoka, Ontario. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 On 9/13/2019 at 7:55 PM, Bill Bunting said: It It is lovely to fly, pretty gentle but still responsive. It cruises at a mere 105-110 mph and only 2 hrs of fuel but who's in a hurry - enjoy the scenery passing under the yellow wings. We fly the Cornell to give the public an experience from years past when brave young men trained to go overseas and also as a tribute to the instructors and crew who trained thousands for the RCAF and RAF under the BCATP. I would like to have met your Dad. Cheers and a tip of my cap! Hiya Bill,..... where is that under your wing mate? Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/18/2019 at 6:43 PM, tonyot said: Hiya Bill,..... where is that under your wing mate? Cheers Tony Orillia Ontario. I PM'd you. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Bill Bunting said: Orillia Ontario. I PM'd you. Cheers! Cheers Buddy,...... I`ll have a look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Very nice Ian. Always nice to see lesser known types like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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