MODeller Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi All, Here are a pair of Airfix Skyvans completed. For the Argentine version I found the radar nose from the Revell 1/144 Super Constellation to be spot on with a little filler. I removed the heavy framing on the cockpit glazing by scraping/sanding away and repolishing back to clear using white decal film for the new frames also cut back on the kit supplied rivets then brushed Liquid Poly over to bring them back up slightly.The decals come from 26 and Siam Scale although I preferred to spray the Argentinian blue striping especially on the tailfins. These two were a lot of fun and I still have a couple left in the stash! yours MODeller 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 They look lovely! A very nice change from the norm and I remember what this kit looked like when I built it as a kid so well done that man! Regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm1did1 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Very nice, and even more so in the unusual schemes. What's next? - Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi?... Or maybe one of the overly eye aching civilian schemes? Edit: posted wrong pic instead of the wiki commons one, hence removal. Search for Pink Aviation services - but wear shades! Edited October 3, 2015 by dpm1did1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Very good and unusual markings too! Thanks for showing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wow! Very sharp. Is that foil on the engine cowling? I didn't think the canopy was too bad when I did mine but looking at yours I wish I'd done the same now. Great pair of models, and a kit that was a hoot to build - an unexpected gem from old Airfix. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 They're beautiful, great to see some unusual schemes on an neglected subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODeller Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wow! Very sharp. Is that foil on the engine cowling? I didn't think the canopy was too bad when I did mine but looking at yours I wish I'd done the same now. Great pair of models, and a kit that was a hoot to build - an unexpected gem from old Airfix. Regards, Adrian The engine cowlings have been sprayed in Alclad Chrome with a coat of protective Gloss Varnish over them. MODeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Love em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Colourful pair of Skyvans.Neighbouring Thais and Singaporean examples are long out service but there are a few Malaysian registered Skyvans still flying about. Hopefully Airfix will bring the Short Skyvan back into the market soon as i surely need one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Great work on this two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hello,MODeller - Congratulations on two excellent builds of your 'Skyvans'.I admire the work you have bestowed on these kits and love the quality and detail of the paint finish and chosen schemes.Two beautiful Phoenix from Aged Ashes!! All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Very cooool!! Like so unusual marks and rare a/c-s! Btw: There he is- the the funny littlt a/c from the "Rio" cartoon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Lovely models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Those are really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Nice job on both Brian. Hard to find kits in these parts. Colours look great on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheels Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I've five in my stash! And both those decal sheets too. So it's nice to finally see them actually on a kit. Potentially lot's of interesting schemes for them So many skyvans .....and so litte time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Colourful pair of Skyvans.Neighbouring Thais and Singaporean examples are long out service but there are a few Malaysian registered Skyvans still flying about. Hopefully Airfix will bring the Short Skyvan back into the market soon as i surely need one! I'm pretty sure the Thai Police have one still, have seen a photo recently of one having a major service. Will try and dig it out... edit, if you can see this - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=375010245998636&id=322012761298385 some of the translations suggest it's coming back to life Lovely models though, big fan of the Thai one! Nepal one next? Edited October 4, 2015 by Radleigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Great work. I did my first parachute jump out of a Skyvan so I've only ever taken off and not landed in one. You've managed to give an air of grace to an aircraft type that could never be called handsome - now that takes real skill! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Lovely job on those Skyvans! I've always liked the Skyvan family - so proudly functional, aesthetics be darned. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I Love Skyvan. Yours model are Beauty ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Radleigh, Happy to the see the Thai Police is putting back one of the Skyvans into service.That's really cool.BTW the Malaysian examples it seems were bought from the Botswana and Ciskei defence forces.Flying tourist to off shore islands and carrying the normal goods that it was designed for in the very first place. Really honest hardworking planes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 great looking pair, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancbuilder219 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Lovely work! Shorts would be proud. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kira666 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) 2 nice Skyvans. i like exotic markings on this old cargo plane. Edited October 4, 2015 by kira666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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