fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 HIC SUNT DRACONES (Parchment II) (Here be Dragons) (The WiP is here: (The companion Dragon is here: This second conversion of a Dragon Rapide to seaplane configuration in Canadian registrations sprouted from the first one, which used (refurbished) EDO floats for an Uruguayan conversion. In this case, Fairchild Canada floats were needed, and those were procured from an Execufom Fairchild Super 71 vac kit I build long ago on skis. The floats needed detailing, but the general shape was there. As with the other seaplane mentioned above, these are the needed mods: 1) Getting or fabricating the floats 2) Modification of the bottom of the engine nacelles, removing landing gear and it's fairing, then fairing again the bottom according to photos. Beware that these modifications differed from one plane to the next, depending on the float used and particular machine. 3) Reshaping the fin extending it as per photos of the original plane. 4) Researching and fabricating all the associated float struts. 5) Adding a mirroring door on the other side. 6) Deleting/painting over back windows, depending on model. 7) Reducing the number of seats. 😎 Modifying exhausts to match photos (they vary) 9) Modifying props as needed (some were metallic Fairey-Reed, others seem to be wooden ones. The kit's prop spinners are the wrong shape for any version and need correcting. The decals were commissioned from Arctic Decals, and I used also their "metal" window frames set (self-adhesive pre-cut chromed vinyl) and their painting masks. I have built a few Dragons before from the venerable Heller kit, but was taken by the photos showing them on floats, where it looked so smart. I had to build them! Now, being these floats also used by other planes (and kits), would we at some point be graced by some cottage industry-fabricated EDO Yd-6470 / Ya-6235, and Fairchild 5500 floats? Some (nice, please, not ridges-ridden trash) 3D printed ones? Or resin? 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Wow! That's real beauty, right there. As a Canadian with a life-long interest in Canadian aviation, thank you! Wowzers! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, dogsbody said: Wow! That's real beauty, right there. As a Canadian with a life-long interest in Canadian aviation, thank you! Wowzers! Chris Glad you enjoyed it, Chris! I have a lot of respect for Canada, and the US could take a page or two from it. Cheers 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 That’s really first rate modelling, sort of result I can only aspire to. Like it a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Love the colour scheme on this one, great build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Moa that is flippin gorgeous, great work as usual, I coul quite happily watch you dragon builds all day long. At least now you have done these versions someone will likely make a kit now for us mere modelling mortals. Always a pleasure to look at your work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanex Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Incredible Moa. The floats and beaching gear are a work of art in their own right. Beautifully captured too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Chanex said: Incredible Moa. The floats and beaching gear are a work of art in their own right. Beautifully captured too! I'll happily second that and add the photography is superb as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 hours ago, J Sherratt said: That’s really first rate modelling, sort of result I can only aspire to. Like it a lot. Thanks, very kind! Cheers 1 hour ago, dolphin38 said: Love the colour scheme on this one, great build Appreciate the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 55 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Moa that is flippin gorgeous, great work as usual, I coul quite happily watch you dragon builds all day long. At least now you have done these versions someone will likely make a kit now for us mere modelling mortals. Always a pleasure to look at your work All the best Chris Thanks Chris! All is needed are floats for the Heller kit, either Fairchild Canada and / or EDOs of the proper type. AND a sound strut arrangement provided so that the modeler is not left with yet another problem. 24 minutes ago, Chanex said: Incredible Moa. The floats and beaching gear are a work of art in their own right. Beautifully captured too! Very kind, sir. A bit of work, that's all 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, SAT69 said: I'll happily second that and add the photography is superb as well. Kind of you, appreciated! 14 minutes ago, RMCS said: Lovley Happy fellow modelers like it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 hours ago, dogsbody said: Wow! That's real beauty A real beauty indeed. Flawless build and photography as usual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) Another 5M Production (Moa's Marvelous Magnificent Monkish Models®)! Edited August 6, 2020 by Space Ranger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Fear the Dragons. Very hard to find good pictures of Canadian Dragons, at least for me it is. These look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Best one of the two. Beautiful. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jur Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Absolutely gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Wow, Claudio! That’s some powerful magic that you keep in that modelling chest! :). She is beautiful!!! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 20 hours ago, Abandoned Project said: A real beauty indeed. Flawless build and photography as usual. I truly appreciate your kind words! 14 hours ago, Space Ranger said: Another 5M Production (Moa's Marvelous Magnificent Monkish Models®)! A good laugh! thanks, Michael! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 13 hours ago, busnproplinerfan said: Fear the Dragons. Very hard to find good pictures of Canadian Dragons, at least for me it is. These look great. You are very kind. By the way: many dragons live in books and movies. I guess they eat paper and film? 😄 11 hours ago, Courageous said: Best one of the two. Beautiful. Stuart Thanks, Stuart! (But it is debatable 😉) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 11 hours ago, Jur said: Absolutely gorgeous! Very kind, Jur, appreciated. 11 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Wow, Claudio! That’s some powerful magic that you keep in that modelling chest! :). She is beautiful!!! Martin You are gracious indeed, Martin. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Moa said: You are very kind. By the way: many dragons live in books and movies. I guess they eat paper and film? 😄 Thanks, Stuart! (But it is debatable 😉) Cdn dragons are used for heating homes in winter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Another superb Rapide, I’m running out of superlatives ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, busnproplinerfan said: Cdn dragons are used for heating homes in winter. That was a good laugh you gave me 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Wulfman said: Another superb Rapide, I’m running out of superlatives ! Wulfman 😁 Truly appreciated. Superbly appreciated, in fact 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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