PeterR Posted June 8, 2024 Posted June 8, 2024 (edited) The annual Model Expo is underway here in Melbourne, Australia, back to it's usual time slot of the sovereign's birthday. Many wonderful models on display, and several retailers and manufacturers present, along with representations from many model clubs. Amongst the items on display was a 3D printed 1/48 Avro Cadet from Red Roo Models, seeking expressions of interest. There was a built model on their stand - I didn't get a photo but it looked brilliant! Built I believe by Gary Byk, the driving force behind Red Roo. If you have any interest in a 1/48 Avro Cadet, you may want to register your interest in this kit with Red Roo - due out later this year apparently Edited June 8, 2024 by PeterR 6
zebra Posted June 9, 2024 Posted June 9, 2024 I saw it at Model Expo today, it looked great - will be signing up for one!
PeterR Posted June 9, 2024 Author Posted June 9, 2024 1 hour ago, zebra said: I saw it at Model Expo today, it looked great - will be signing up for one! Agree - I thought it was an injection moulded kit, but the guys at Red Roo told me it was 3D printed! They are getting well into 3D printing by the look of it.
Ed Russell Posted June 9, 2024 Posted June 9, 2024 Yes indeed the model on the stand was built by @GPB. We have been working on this for a while. We expect it to be available in the next few months. And yes, we are working on a 1/72 version but it is behind this one in the queue. ] 12 1
Homebee Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) Expected soon - RRK48008 - Avro 643 Cadet II Source: https://www.redroomodels.com/product/avro-643-cadet-ii-in-raaf-service-1-48/ V.P. Edited January 24 by Homebee 7
Ed Russell Posted January 23 Posted January 23 They are packed and ready to go - pre-orders sent out. They should be on the web site soon. 2
Homebee Posted January 24 Posted January 24 (edited) Released - ref. RRK48008 - Avro 643 Cadet II https://www.redroomodels.com/product/avro-643-cadet-ii-in-raaf-service-1-48/ Quote Description This outstanding 3D-printed model kit of the Avro Cadet in RAAF service features excellent detail, full colour instruction sheet and digital printed decals. The RAAF operated 34 Cadets, used for training flying instructors at the Central Flying School from 1936 until 1944. The aircraft served into World War Two and the remaining 17 survivors were listed for disposal in February 1945. A choice of 12 subjects is offered in the kit which is suitable for advanced modellers. This model kit is only available directly from Red Roo Models. V.P. Edited January 24 by Homebee 1
Ed Russell Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Reviewed here......... https://www.hyperscale.com/2025/reviews/kits/redroomodelsrrk48008reviewbg_1.htm 1 1
CH-53D Posted February 7 Posted February 7 On 2/5/2025 at 11:15 PM, Philly1860 said: Looks great can't wait for the 1/72 version. Same here! My Irish Air Corps fleet will get one step closer to complete. 1
keithjs Posted February 7 Posted February 7 53 minutes ago, CH-53D said: Same here! My Irish Air Corps fleet will get one step closer to complete. Hoping to be proved wrong, but, I don't think you can use this version to build an Irish one. I was hoping to do the same. The 7 aircraft operated by the IAC were Avro 631 which had a different rear fuselage, a cowling and raised rear seat. 2
Trooper N Posted February 7 Posted February 7 It is a highly appealing kit of a niche RAAF subject. In relation to using this kit as a basis for an Air Corps AVRO 631 Cadet it is possible. In terms of points of similarity, the AVRO 643 Cadet II was an improvement of the AVRO 631 Cadet, as used by the IAC. Both shared a common basic airframe with the same wingspan & length, same engine and a near identical wing area. From a modelling perspective there seem to be a few necessary tweaks with two more significant changes required namely, the removal of the slats on the upper wing (easy) and adding an engine cowling (not so easy). From a reference perspective I can recommend Aeroplane March 2021 and AJ Jackson's enthralling British Civil Aircraft Since 1919 Volume 1 (P.134-139). After a long day's work I am looking at my photos of C7 taken in Baldonnel and would be hopeful that, subject to sourcing a cowling, this kit could become an Irish example. Further research will be completed another day. Time to email Red Roo and enquire if they will step towards an AVRO 631 in the future 3
Philly1860 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 1 hour ago, Trooper N said: It is a highly appealing kit of a niche RAAF subject. In relation to using this kit as a basis for an Air Corps AVRO 631 Cadet it is possible. In terms of points of similarity, the AVRO 643 Cadet II was an improvement of the AVRO 631 Cadet, as used by the IAC. Both shared a common basic airframe with the same wingspan & length, same engine and a near identical wing area. From a modelling perspective there seem to be a few necessary tweaks with two more significant changes required namely, the removal of the slats on the upper wing (easy) and adding an engine cowling (not so easy). From a reference perspective I can recommend Aeroplane March 2021 and AJ Jackson's enthralling British Civil Aircraft Since 1919 Volume 1 (P.134-139). After a long day's work I am looking at my photos of C7 taken in Baldonnel and would be hopeful that, subject to sourcing a cowling, this kit could become an Irish example. Further research will be completed another day. Time to email Red Roo and enquire if they will step towards an AVRO 631 in the future There are photos and drawings in Joe Maxwell & Patrick J Cummins book @The Irish Air Corps and illustrated Guide pg 34-37. From quick 1st glance the Cowling will probably be the most challenging mod but at 1/72 scale I think it should be possible to get very close. Colin 2
CH-53D Posted February 8 Posted February 8 (edited) @keithjs You are indeed correct, I'll admit that in my excitement, I failed to notice that critical 643 Cadet rather than 631. 🧐 But @Trooper N has given me back my hopes. Either using this one as a good starting point, or perhaps a proper 631 in the future. This 3D printing has turned into a real boon for modelling! Edited February 8 by CH-53D 1
Ed Russell Posted February 8 Posted February 8 The 1/72 version is under development. It is more difficult to scale down 3D printing than to scale it up. It should be available in the second half of this year. A 631 Cadet I should not be too hard a conversion. You can see the cowling in the picture above - is the 631 different? Some RAAF Cadets had cowlings. The market for a 631 may be too small for a dedicated box but we are amenable to putting in a few extras to make the conversion easier. Perhaps someone might contact us about markings? 3 1
Philly1860 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Thanks for the reply Ed. Give me a few days and I'll route out what I have on the 631 (still unpacking following move) and I'll be in touch. Colin 1
CH-53D Posted February 9 Posted February 9 Pending Philly1860s information, here is a picture of IAC 631s, hopefully clear enough to glean useful information from. The cowling looks similar, though I claim no expertise on these aircraft. 1
keithjs Posted February 14 Posted February 14 (edited) Just received my kit direct from Red Roo in an amazing 6 day turnaround..! It really is a lovely little model and I look forward to building it. As it comes with a cowling all I need to work out now is how easy it is to convert it to a '631' so I can build an Irish Air Corps one from it... Over to you.... Super!! Oh, and I manged to dodge any customs charges which is always a bonus.. Edited February 14 by keithjs 1
Patrik Posted February 14 Posted February 14 631 had for sure different panels behind the rear cockpit. Will post some pictures here during the weekend and send a PM to @Ed Russell as well.
Patrik Posted February 14 Posted February 14 (edited) Avro 631 Cadet - tail skid, engine cowling, no flaps, however later pictures show them also without the cowling and with tail wheel and flaps, Avro 643 Cadet II - tail wheel, flaps and usually without engine cowling. Which in fact is not helping that much😁. Therefore the most visible difference was the modified decking behind the rear cockpit as illustrated below. Edited February 14 by Patrik 1
Ed Russell Posted September 12 Posted September 12 On 06/02/2025 at 16:15, Philly1860 said: can't wait for the 1/72 version. Now available. https://www.redroomodels.com/product/avro-cadet-in-raaf-service-1-72-scale/ We now have to consider a dedicated IAC 631 version. There seemed to be a demand before - is it still there? 1 3
CH-53D Posted September 12 Posted September 12 7 hours ago, Ed Russell said: Now available. https://www.redroomodels.com/product/avro-cadet-in-raaf-service-1-72-scale/ We now have to consider a dedicated IAC 631 version. There seemed to be a demand before - is it still there? If you consider me seeing this and reacting like a puppy looking at a piece of bacon, yes.
Patrik Posted September 12 Posted September 12 Seems that Red Roo, for a reason out of their reach, cannot ship to EU most recently😠. If someone is willing to smuggle one Cadet to Czechia through UK for me, I will be very happy to hear via PM. Will cover all extra costs, naturally. Patrik
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