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Airfix 1/72 DHC-2 Beaver - RAAF Antarctic Expeditions 1955-56


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When choosing a subject for the Classic Airfix Group Build, I wanted something a little unusual and outside my normal fighter/bomber related build themes. Looking over Airfix's extensive back catalogue of kits a couple of 'different' aircraft sprang to mind - the Short Skyvan of 1974 and the DHC Beaver first kitted way back in 1971. The Skyvan proved to be an elusive kit to find (since addressed), however the Beaver happened to fall into my hands at a local swap meet I attended about two weeks before this GB started. 

 

So finally, here is my completed and slightly modified Beaver kit. It took me longer than planned and there are some bits that I'm not exactly happy with, however it's another finished kit thanks to BM's fantastic Group Build programme and the many supporting members that take part. Now for those of you that have not participated in a BM GB as yet, I cannot encourage you all enough to just have a go and get involved. I'm one of those procrastinating modellers that really struggled to get any kit finished, however can now boast six completed kits this year and hopefully another two to go before this year is out. Anyway, here is a link to the full WIP thread and a few progress and final photos added for your viewing below. 

 

Cheers and thanks.. Dave

(p.s - aren't we glad that this ugly 'Standing Roo' roundel was soon replaced with the more familiar hopping Roo!!). 

 

 

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.... and the real A95-201. 

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This is absolutely one of my favorite builds, Dave! Just LOVE the old classic 1/72 general aviation/small airplane kits, particularly this one. I have one in my stash, waiting for the inspiration to tackle it. really like your attention to the details inside, and appreciate the lesson on cleaning up the clear parts. Very good work on an airplane that has infinite possibilities.

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