russ c Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Now there`s a web search title that sounds like it could get you into trouble ! Just finished my Hobbycraft U-6A Beaver, Vietnam boxing that I `ve done to represent an aircraft of 314 SMS, 33TW, Republic of Vietnam Air Force circa 1970 which is an option in the box Hobbycraft had the idea of moulding the complete fuselage as a transparency which is great if you don`t like gluing windows in but not so great when it comes to painting it afterwards which was a pain, other wise it`s a very basic kit which I hope I`ve done enough work to improve its appearance and hide its shortcomings. hope you enjoy looking at, Happy Easter Russ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 What a great-looking model, Russ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 What an interesting scheme for this aircraft and I've certainly never seen it before. A super rendition and a nice treat from the Easter Bunny! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 "Nice Beaver"..............Smudge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 What an interesting scheme for this aircraft and I've certainly never seen it before. A super rendition and a nice treat from the Easter Bunny! Cheers McClure, Yeah the scheme makes it stand out a bit, I couldn`t find an official scheme for them so just went along with Hobbycrafts suggestion and I did find similar schemes on Google images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 "Nice Beaver"..............Smudge Damn, beaten to it! But yes, very tidy and who doesn't like a well presented B... oh fill in the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Oh, It's an aeroplane Very nice Russ, I'm enjoying seeing your collection of Vietnamese/USAF aircrraft building up. I've heard that the kit is can be a bit of a struggle to build, any thoughts on that? Looks lovely in that camo by the way. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Very nice I really like your finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Oh, It's an aeroplane Very nice Russ, I'm enjoying seeing your collection of Vietnamese/USAF aircrraft building up. I've heard that the kit is can be a bit of a struggle to build, any thoughts on that? Looks lovely in that camo by the way. Cheers John Thanks John, It`s not hard to build really, it`s very basic and has minimal parts count, the difficulty is around the transparent fuselage halves, ie masking windows and putting enough paint on it so the whole things not translucent when you hold it up to sunlight and cleaning up the fuselage seam is a bit of a pain. But it only gives you a basic aircraft, all the antenna, aerials, collision light etc all need to be added by you . I also made some rudimentary radio gear for the rear bulk head, some webbing and floor detail but you can`t really see it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Russ, Great finish......I've been after one of these for a while and wondered what the kit was like.....now I have a more reasonable idea I'll get one for myself. My father had to fly in and out of jungle strips in Malaysia during the 1960s in one of these so I'd like to do an Army Air Corps aircraft with all the dayglo striping etc.......Thanks for the inspiration Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 She's a real beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Neat building and paint work topped off with a great looking scheme. Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 That is one well presented beaver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 That is one well presented beaver. Oh I wish I'd said that !! - Seen the scheme before in pics, but never as a built model. Really like that, well done, sir. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Now thats what I call a 'Beaver' !! Really nice build and great subject Russ. Spot on. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 quite a rare kit i have an airfix copy stashed away but i boubt it will build as well as this one very nice build well done Glenn..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Nice work again Russ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi Russ, you've done a great job there. I've never been happy with the clear fuselage kits from Hobbycraft, the plastic is just too brittle. Regards Reggie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicPl Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks John, It`s not hard to build really, it`s very basic and has minimal parts count, the difficulty is around the transparent fuselage halves, ie masking windows and putting enough paint on it so the whole things not translucent when you hold it up to sunlight and cleaning up the fuselage seam is a bit of a pain. Hi Russ, that an excellent Beaver simply fantastic! Regarding your trouble with the fuselage halves I would have painted them on the inside (except the windows of course!) with a good covering colour to make the paint cover better on the outside or maybe sanded them opaque (on the inside that is!). Regards Nicolai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 A really superb example presented here, Russ ! Top grade work in all areas. Yep, a web search involving those terms would certainly lead into some very "exotic" areas ! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Nice job on the Beaver Russ. We don't see many on here. As you say, its not a bad kit to build. I built one back in 2004( the year I had my first Beaver flightfrom Vancouver) on floats and the Harbour Air colours I may have to do a picture and post here with my 1/72nd ones too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Very nice Russ, excellent scheme in my humble opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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