Leonl Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Hello all, This has been a marathon build, whilst I have enjoyed the build, I am pleased to call it done present it to you all for your comments.... The kit is the old Heller kit. With a bit of TLC it builds into a nice model. No major issues but it needs nose weight, I'd prefer a better wing/fuselage joint and the main gear is very fiddly and hard to get equal on both sides. I have added a fair amount of my own detail, opened the crew door, scratch built the crew door, opened up the water tanks, scratch built the internal tanks, water chute doors/actuators, flame retardant tank (can't be seen!), seat belts, throttle levers, added landing lights in the wings and some plumbing in the main gear bays. Oh and opened out and added the dome windows.... The version I have built is Buffalo Airways tanker 282, as seen on Ice Pilots. As it spent some time near my home in South Wales it was a plane I had to build. Luckily a fellow club member is very good at creating decals so I was able to have a go at this version. The aircraft is quite rivet heavy, as is the kit. During construction a lot of rivets were lost. These have been replaced using Archers Rivets. They went on really well, if you follow the instructions, ask me how I know!! The masking was a challenge but I'm very happy with how it turned out.... WIP is here. Thanks for looking I hope you enjoy... Leon [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsash68jhu.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zps4lvewzjj.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpst88n3upy.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsxt42xgmd.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpshev8afvp.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsrjuncah4.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsstp14t4k.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpswyfgdrgs.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsdrpsiepc.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsdrpsiepc.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsu0ptv0yn.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsworseedk.jpeg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/leonlloyd1/media/CL-215/image_zpsa7cxmx38.jpeg.html][/URL] Thanks again.... 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Very nice! I really like the colour scheme. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Turned out really well. Superb masking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 A brilliant build Leon. I saw the original during a 2013 trip to Yellowknife. I am nearing the end of the painting stage on my build, but I think that your masking job has the edge on mine. As for decals, when the search for a Leading Edge set proved fruitless, I was lucky enough to find a picture where the aircraft carries neither Newfoundland or Buffalo titles so that will do me until something comes along. Well Done, Trev. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Superb result there Leon, all that hard work and attention to detail has really paid off. Really captures the look of the real aircraft very well. I was contemplating this build myself as I got to work with the aircraft at St Athan, but yours is so good that ! won't bother now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Re the decals, I'm absolutely sure that I have seen a set for 282 & 283 with the Buffalo titles as I remember thinking that I could make one using them, but for the life of me I can't remember who made them, and I can't find a trace of them now. Canadair CL-215 282 C-FAYN Buffalo Airways 6 Oct 12 by James Thomas, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 That's an absolute stunner Leon, beautiful job! Have they left Saints now? Cracking model!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hemsley Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 71Chally: The mfgr for the decals you mentioned was Leading Edge. Unfortunately it's currently OOP & I don't know if he has any plans to reprint. Scott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) I'm aware of the Leading Edge set, the one I have in my mind covered both aircraft and Buffalo titles. Keith, the 215s left in June 2015, for a veeery long journey home. Edited September 23, 2016 by 71chally 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Very nice Leon great work with the masking and the painting. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Great job on that old kit Leon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Stunning build, a modelling masterpiece,... Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Beautiful model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Fab model of a very important airplane! Congratulations on a superb result of your perseverance! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 14 hours ago, Scott Hemsley said: 71Chally: The mfgr for the decals you mentioned was Leading Edge. Unfortunately it's currently OOP & I don't know if he has any plans to reprint. Scott 13 hours ago, 71chally said: I'm aware of the Leading Edge set, the one I have in my mind covered both aircraft and Buffalo titles. Keith, the 215s left in June 2015, for a veeery long journey home. I hunted and scoured the internet for a set of decals. I also contacted Leading Edge who confirmed that it was out of production with no plans to reprint in the foreseeable future. I had had hoped to find a set at shows, fleaBay etc but no joy. Thanks everybody for the comments, I'm truly overwhelmed and humbled be the response to this one... Thanks, Leon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Very nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Gorgeous model! I grew up in Alberta, Canada and got to see these beasts quite a bit; though the Alberta ones were yellow overall with some red trim. I remember once getting a tour of the Airspray hangars at Red Deer and getting up close to their A-26 Invaders as well as a couple of CL-215s while there. Amazing stuff. I had heard somewhere that Leading Edge had planned to cease trading. It's sad if true, they made some interesting subject matter. Edited September 24, 2016 by upnorth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Epic build and paint job, Leon. I enjoyed following its progress through to its wonderful conclusion. Looking forward to seeing it close up in the October Cardiff Club meeting. Vince 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 @Vincent thanks for help with the decals. It wouldn't have worked without your help... I'm loving the stories from those in Canada who have had experience with these aircraft. I never realised how popular they are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Very nice. One can see the effort you have put in and makes a nice change from the usual yellow scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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