MODeller Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Hi All, Here is something a bit different, a conversion of the DH Dreams (Canada) snapfit Beaver Floatplane a project I have wanted to make since seeing the advert in Fine Scale Modeller many years ago. The kit has solid windows and needs an interior but I found pics on the net which helped a lot, and further mods made specific to a British Army version. Windows were cut out and replaced from a Ferrera Roche Xmas box lid as the edges of it are curved which gives you a fighting chance. I have made the wings removable for easy transportation.All decals scourced from the spares box and model painted in Xtracrylics. 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Lovely! A really great conversion. How big is the model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODeller Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Lovely! A really great conversion. How big is the model? Hi Alpha the wingspan is around 600mm or 24" in real money! MODeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Wow! That's a biggie! Where do you plan to display it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I had one of these and sold it. Funnily I was looking for a replacement recently. That's a nice job there. I know it's pretty basic, but it's an accurate model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Wow,......brilliant,......I want one!!! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Creative modelling at its best. Congrats to a superb conversion! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 That is summink else!! Very nice indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don149 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 like it, LIKE IT!, don't point it into a breeze I think it would lift!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Looks great.... There is a user that name escapes (cameraman?) me at the moment who loves Beavers! I'm sure they will see it soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hemsley Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Knowing what the kit was like, that's simply amazing! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 "Ambassador, with these Ferrero Rocher windows you're really spoiling us" Lol Looks the business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Wow I remember you going on about this ages ago!. Brilliant mate looks spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheels Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Looks exactly like the result I would have wanted. If I'd ever built one..and I did think about buying one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I always wondered what that kit would be like. You have a done a fine job on updating yours B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktjet Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Nice work, often wondered what could be done with one of these. Flown several recce sorties in these from Aldergrove in the early 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hi Guys n Gals, what a thing of beauty! Fine work. Looks great.... There is a user that name escapes (cameraman?) me at the moment who loves Beavers! I'm sure they will see it soon Hi Matey, you're not wrong! Wonderful representation of the Worlds finest aircraft. I hope there's a chance to see this model 'in the plastic' sometime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Cracking conversion, looks wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Absolutely love it!!!!! I want one!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 To quote the late, great Leslie Nielson - "Nice Beaver!" The idea to use a Ferrera Roche lid for the front windows is great, and I will be copying you for my build. Where did you source the wheels from, they look perfect. Very nice! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Fantastic! One of my all time favourite aircraft and in a brilliant scheme. Lovely. Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 It's not bad that-not bad at all! Cracking model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODeller Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 To quote the late, great Leslie Nielson - "Nice Beaver!" The idea to use a Ferrera Roche lid for the front windows is great, and I will be copying you for my build. Where did you source the wheels from, they look perfect. Very nice! Colin Hi Colin, Thanks for your interest the main wheels started as a pair of 1/32 resin F-14 aftermarket ones with the front face rebuilt but the rear brake detail looks just right, tailwheel from spares box. Hardest bit was making the front undercarriage legs, more complex shape than first appears but we got there in the end. MODeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) That looks smashing, you've really done a cracking build of what is an aircraft that deserves better from manufacturers, well done that modeller👍 You comment about using FR containers for the transparencies, I've used old cassette and CD cases in the past, but not thought if using these.... Until now. I know what I'll be buying chocolate wise in future. Regards Adrian Edited October 10, 2015 by Radpoe Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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