Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 With my Halifax almost done bar a flat coat and with 2 more weeks in the GB I thought I would have a go at something that stays on the ground. Let's see how I go with this one, 1/72 scale to keep it simple and small. Decals are from a South Australian producer, DekLs who has included every RAAF tender in the sheet. I just need to decide which base's tender to build. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: I thought I would have a go at something that stays on the ground. Hi Ray, Nice The Unsung Hero's/Heroines of Defense Force Bases, especially those that fly fixed wing/non fixed wing aircraft. We had at Whenuapai a "Crash Gate", which stayed the same year after year as we drove by, then one day it was broken - sent chills down ones spine to see it like that. Look forward to your build Regards Alan Edited May 7, 2021 by LDSModeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: I just need to decide which base's tender to build. How about RAAF Garbutt Ray? Graeme had one of these and the decals to model one at Townsville but sadly never got to do it (it was on his bench though and is now with one of his Grandsons). Be a nice tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 What, no Edinburgh? Maybe they don’t use this type of fire engine there? which reminds me, saw an Orion fly low over the inner southern suburbs this morning, haven’t seen one for quite a while. AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Ooooh Nice choice Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 I have only managed to find pictures of these at Richmond, Williamtown, Amberly and Tindal so far. That is not to say they aren't at Edinburgh or Pearce. When decalling time comes I will decide on the base. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Great choice Ray and a good bit smaller than your usual big builds. Best of luck Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 And so it begins, chassis... Axles 'framework' and other greebles added as well as a dump pipe that I drilled out. sway bars on (plus bonus finger print in glue on sump) so after the first 6 assembly steps, this is how much you will see when it is on its wheels 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 That chassis is certainly very busy! AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 That’s a lot of detail for 72nd. Not the usual blocks with wheels underneath. Nice that support vehicles are slowly starting to get some love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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