Air New Zealand DHC Dash 8-300

[Ray S]

Hello all, I have just completed this lovely little kit for the Australian and New Zealand Group Build here on Britmodeller, the build log can be seen here if you are interested:

 

 

I was lucky enough to find my way out to New Zealand in 2017, and had a flight in one of these from Christchurch to Nelson, and what a wonderful aircraft it is too!

 

It was with some excitement that I found out last year that OzMods did a model of one with the white/black fern leaf design that I personally think looks a classic. Opening the box, I found out why it was 'for experienced modellers', but having dealt with that sort of thing before, I gave it a go. I am happy with how it came out, but I did make a few errors (all in the log!). The worst was a slight discrepancy in the masking for the black part of the fuselage. I think I got it about 5mm too far forward, and, when I aligned the cabin window/door strips so the doors where part on the white, part on the black, the windows and forward doors wher too far forward too. I do apologise for that.

 

I also think there were one or two bits that I could have tidied up a bit more, but basically what you see is what was supplied in the kit (except paint/glue/filler!). The transfers were very good indeed, but you are warned not to use setting agents, only water and washing up liquid. Some of our Forum Members could do a fabulous job with one of these, as for me, I am happy with it.

 

Anyway, this is what I ended up with:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This, hopefully, will set me in good stead for the FRsin ATR-72 I also have, with the earlier bluish-tailed ANZ scheme.

 

Thanks for looking, and please forgive the errors!

 

Take care all, Ray

 

PS, please do pop over to the Australian and New Zealand Group Build, there are a lot of cracking builds of all genres going on there and is well worth a look!

Edited February 11, 2021 by Ray S
Tidy the post

[Alex1978]

Very nice model,superbly build.

First I thought its 1/72,until I checked your WIP.

Impressive 👍

[swralph]

Lovely build Ray.😀

[Skodadriver]

Lovely build Ray, thanks for sharing.  

 

I have the BA version in the stash and your GB thread will be very handy when I come to build it. I wish OzMods had a bigger range - I really enjoyed building their Bristol Freighter a couple of years ago

 

Dave G

[klubman01]

Very nicely done, especially with a black and white finish.  Never easy, in my experience.

Trevor

[Vince1159]

Lovely build,to me no matter what aircraft that livery's on it looks good....

[SAT69]

Beautifully done model. Congratulations!

[Lewis95]

Very nice Well done

[Team Aer Lingus]

That's an absolute beauty very well done 

 

thanks for sharing

 

Eamonn

[Ray S]

Thanks all for the views, comments and likes, they are all very much appreciated.

 

All the best everyone,

 

Ray