ckw Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 I bought this one thinking it would be a good subject for practicing a natural metal finish. Later a bit of research revealed the Canadian Vickers build were painted in an aluminium paint. Doh! Never mind, I used Extreme Metals white aluminium which seemed to closest represent the look I saw in photos. Pretty much built OOB, but decided to open the cargo door to add a bit of interest and unnecessarily lengthen the build 🙂. An OK kit - small transparencies were a pain so resorted to Krystel Klear for the little cockpit windows and door windows, with acetate from packaging for the cabin windows. Cheers, Colin 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 That'a a beautiful finish Colin,what a great looking machine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Colin... What a STUNNING looking model. PRISTINELY done. KUDOS..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 What a chunky little fella! Excellent build and finish, and I think that lengthening of the build was worth it – good to have the thin hatch as a contrast to the, well, chunkiness. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Cute🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Excellent, but could we have more photos please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dstream Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Beautiful model and a perfect finish. A truly representative aircraft of the 'golden age'. Congrats, Daniele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Brilliant! I have the SCW version, but I'm tempted to pick this one up or the RNZAF version - I do like the look of it in British/Commonwealth markings. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Beautiful build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 That looks great. The work involved in opening the hatch waist my view, well worth the effort. Seen a few of these built in various guises and it is an endearing type. Be nice if Special Hobby would grace us with a 1/48 scale version! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckw Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thanks for all the positive replies - this was my first RFI post, and now I've got a mini-studio and hosting sorted out, I'm encouraged to post more. 17 hours ago, occa said: Excellent, but could we have more photos please ? Sorry I didn't post more - as a one time pro photographer (aviation & yachting) I have a deeply embedded self-editing filter (less is more) which I think may be impossible to over-ride! But here's just one more ... Cheers, Colin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Lovely. The tail fin looks very much like that of the DC-2 - which was a Jack Northrop design, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckw Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 21 minutes ago, Eric Mc said: Lovely. The tail fin looks very much like that of the DC-2 - which was a Jack Northrop design, of course. Yes - there is a similarity ... though this tail fin was only added from the Mk. II (I think). The Mk.1 had an arguably much more graceful smaller and rounded fin/rudder. Northrop is a fascinating and innovative designer. My Delta sits on the shelf beside a P-61 ... hard to believe they stemmed from the same pen! A collection of Northrop designs would make an interesting display - perhaps a subject for a group build. Cheers, Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Very nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Colin, I have just received an email from noted Canadian aviation author, Carl Vincent, with some things he wants me to post here. I. That it is an excellent model of RCAF Delta 667. The open cargo hatch really lifts it into an upper class! II. My only criticism has nothing to do with the quality of the model but of the designation. It is noted as a Delta III. It is, in fact, a Delta II. III. Delta 667 was the prototype RCAF Delta and is interesting among other reasons because of the fact that during its RCAF career it progressed through all three Marks before ending up as an instructional airframe. IV. I attach four photos to illustrate this progression: 1. As first produced as a Delta I. All the early Deltas were produced initially on floats and were launched as such from the factory. 2. After its conversion to a Delta II in 1937/38. 3. After conversion to a Delta III in 1940 and is depicted in service with 120 (BR) Squadron at Patricia Bay. I am not certain of the aircraft code but I believe that it would be MX. K. 4. As an instructional airframe. It was allotted the instructional serial number A143 but I suspect that this was never actually applied. If any of my fellow Britmo members are contemplating modelling an RCAF Delta, they are free to PM me if they feel that I can be of any assistance and I will do my best. You can find Carl here: @Carl V Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckw Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thanks very much for the correction (and the kind words) - not sure how I got that wrong! Probably looked at too many pics and confused myself. I've edited the post. I'm extremely unlikely to revisit this subject myself - too many planes, too little time - but I'm sure the pics will be appreciated by others. Cheers Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Outstanding Colin!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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