CC-138 Twin Otter in scale 1/72
Short Take OFF and Landing (STOL). The Canadian Air Force is (to present knowledge) still using 4 Twin Otters, that are stationed in Yellowknife (Northern Territory). Tasking for SAR, logistics and communication flights.
Able to land on: Water (Floats) / Snow (Skis) Rough terrain with kind of balloon tires
Can take 20 passengers or 3000 kg. cargo. /Propulsion by means of two Pratt & Whitney turboprop PTA-6A-27 engines. Endurance is about 1400 kilometer with a speed of 325 KM/H.
Total max. take-off weight 6350 kg. Max. ceiling 8250 meter.
Kit: Matchbox/Revell. Build OOB.
Paint XTRA Color
Figurines: Preiser
UNIMOG FLU 419 SEE =(SMALL EMPLACEMENT EXCEVATOR)
Specially designed for the US Army. Withdrawn from service and widely available as second hand item
It contains a loader, backhoe and auxiliary hydraulics.
Four wheel drive with front and rear locking differentials.
Mercedes 110HP diesel engine with 16 forward and 8 reverse speeds.
Speed on the road 40 MPH with attachments.
Kit: Planet Models Resin (CMK website) Build OOB.
Diorama:
Yellowknife runway has been cleared by the Unimog and the Twin Otter has been replaced from the hangar to the runway. For another day of service in a very harsh climate. Due to area of operations, skis are attached.
The base is from ESCI and can be covered with a plastic top
The snow: Build up from wood glue and finished with precision Ice and Snow from Krycell.
Regards,
Orion / The Netherlands