Jump to content

Noorduyn Norseman Forest Service - Revell 1/72nd kit with tweaks


Recommended Posts

IMG_0850+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

Old kits are sometimes such a pleasant surprise.

Even with their limitations, some of them are well above what it's being produced today by certain brands.

Exaggerated flying surfaces' ribbing and inaccurate floats aside, this kit is very nice, has reasonable detail, and even detail again that many contemporary kits lack.

And that's why I keep building old kits, together with new ones that offer civil schemes and uses.

As explained in the step-by-step posting, I just wanted a pair of floats to adapt for a DH89 conversion project, and somehow ended up building this kit that happened to provide them.

I didn't regret that, having learned a bit about the type and enjoying the building process. I sanded the exaggerated rib detail, opened a side door, added an engine and prop, landing and navigation lights, new Pitot, whip and cable antennae, a cabin interior, tailwheel fairing, and other details to perk up the model. I build but finally did not install what looks like a cropdusting bar, unsure about what may have corresponded as associated equipment in the interior (tanks, pump, etc.).

 

You can follow the step-by-step building sequence here:

 

There are so many colorful civil users of this plane out there, that I was surprised that there are no good replacement resin floats for it.

My heartfelt thanks to Arctic Decals for producing and selling the set that made this model possible.

The chosen subject (a plane of the US Forest Service) is related to my admiration and respect for nature, in a time when obtuse rulers make everything in their power to destroy it, profusely helped by the usual orcs.

What next... may be a Beaver?

 

IMG_0850b+%25281280x965%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0851+%25281280x971%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0851b+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0855+%25281280x930%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0863+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0875+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0836+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0835+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0837+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0842+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0847+%25281280x959%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0848+%25281280x947%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0849+%25281280x987%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0850+%25281280x944%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0858+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0859+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0860+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0862+%25281280x960%2529.jpg

 

IMG_0879+%25281280x955%2529.jpg

 

 

  • Like 43
  • Thanks 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Moa said:

my admiration and respect for nature, in a time when obtuse rulers make everything in their power to destroy it, profusely helped by the usual orcs.

Well said. 

 

That's another lovely model that looks really good in the sunshine. Unfortunately here in Yorkshire it would look more like the B&W photo at the moment, even in colour...

 

Jon

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lovely model! As usual, this is another sharp and clean build of yours. I love airplanes from that era and this is no exception.

Best regards,

Daniele

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Jonners said:

Well said. 

 

That's another lovely model that looks really good in the sunshine. Unfortunately here in Yorkshire it would look more like the B&W photo at the moment, even in colour...

 

Jon

Thanks, Jon!

And also for the support!

When we visited Yorkshire a few years ago we worn different pairs of colored eyeglasses, that solved the problem.

  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

50 minutes ago, Dstream said:

Lovely model! As usual, this is another sharp and clean build of yours. I love airplanes from that era and this is no exception.

Best regards,

Daniele

Very kind of you Daniele.

What what we do without our beloved planes! So magical, so many interesting stories told by them.

Cheers!

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, Hobo said:

Another beauty. Love these civilian builds Moa.

You are very kind, Hobo.

Aren't they indeed interesting and colorful?

Cheers 

3 hours ago, Space Ranger said:

Another gem from our Modeling Monk.

The work of a modeling monk is never done. 😛

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...