petetasker Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Thought it high time I did an RAF machine from Mini Art’s lovely 1/35 kit. DR623 KX-N (c/n 709) was an impressed civil machine ex G-ACWH hence the Cierva C.30a designation rather than Avro Rota. The aircraft was used by 74 Calibration Flight (Signals) based at Duxford circa 1943. The aircraft survived the war and returned to the UK register as G-AHLE. Hope it’s of interest. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre Giustiniani Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Very nice Pete :) congrats ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 What a great subject - nicely built and presented, like a breath of fresh air !! Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That is really nice. These look like a great subject to build as well. There is one preserved at Duxford, would love to see it flying, but as they're so rare I doubt that will ever happen. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 On 25/04/2020 at 21:40, petetasker said: Thought it high time I did an RAF machine from Mini Art’s lovely 1/35 kit. Definately! Another fine model to add to your collection Pete. I must say though, the red and blue on the decals looks a tad on the bright side to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Lightningboy2000 said: That is really nice. These look like a great subject to build as well. There is one preserved at Duxford, would love to see it flying, but as they're so rare I doubt that will ever happen. Martin Hi Martin I’m pretty sure there was one back in the air in Spain if memory serves. Seem to recall seeing a video of it somewhere on the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave Swindell said: Definately! Another fine model to add to your collection Pete. I must say though, the red and blue on the decals looks a tad on the bright side to me. Hi Yes the kit decals are too bright. I had hoped putting them over the camo might tone them down a bit but it’s probably just made them stand out even more. I’ll probably do another RAF machine but will have to look elsewhere/improvise for decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Lovely. A beautiful build. I often wondered what the RAF used it for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 A really nice build. I’ve just started the ski version of this aircraft, but have hit a wall. You have yours with the door open, the instructions are a bit vague as to how it opens and shuts. Looking at your photo, it appears to slide up and down. Is that right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Faraway said: A really nice build. I’ve just started the ski version of this aircraft, but have hit a wall. You have yours with the door open, the instructions are a bit vague as to how it opens and shuts. Looking at your photo, it appears to slide up and down. Is that right ? Hello mate Yes the door on the C.30 slides up and down. Any other questions shout them out. Probably can't answer them but shout them out anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Very sharp look! Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 4 hours ago, petetasker said: Hello mate Yes the door on the C.30 slides up and down. Any other questions shout them out. Probably can't answer them but shout them out anyway. As I thought. Many thanks. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Unique aircraft and an excellent build. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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