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Post by harrysone on Nov 28, 2011 13:48:09 GMT 12
I just built these two back-to-back & put them in appropriate markings. They are the Welsh 1/144 Vac-Form/resin kits. I must say that the welsh models are just about a breeze to put together now that they have major components moulded in resin  H |
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Post by harrysone on Nov 28, 2011 13:48:39 GMT 12
oops Attachments:
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Post by harrysone on Nov 28, 2011 13:56:06 GMT 12
HS Andover is quite nicely rendered in this scale, its offered with all the RNZAF liveries Attachments:
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 28, 2011 14:31:05 GMT 12
Wow, those are beautifully done, well done Harry.
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Post by ams888 on Nov 28, 2011 17:44:28 GMT 12
Those are really cool. I really like the Mt Cook one!
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Post by silverfox on Nov 29, 2011 8:43:41 GMT 12
They are simply beautiful.
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Post by scorpiomikey on Nov 29, 2011 10:21:01 GMT 12
Nice leftovers.
When did they change to the camoflage?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 29, 2011 11:13:47 GMT 12
There were always Andovers in this scheme through their service, which was the VIP Scheme. I think from memory there were usually three in that scheme. Others in the fleet were in the 'Euro' scheme, and in the earlier green/green/brown scheme (ie like the Blunties) and for some years two in overall white for UN operations in Somalia, etc., all at the same time. The only time they all wore the same scheme was when we bought them from the RAF and they were in the desert camo white black undersides, but they all got painted into the variations within a few years of entereing RNZAF service. Remember initially they served with No. 42 (VIP) Squadron at Ohakea and No. 1 (Transport) Squadron at Whenuapai till those units were merged.
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Post by shorty on Nov 29, 2011 11:28:29 GMT 12
Just to nit pick the Mt Cook ones had polished metal nacelles and cowls
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Post by harrysone on Nov 30, 2011 14:04:16 GMT 12
probably just the bad light, the upper part of the cowls on the HS.748 (above the middle of the leading edge) are actually painted 'aluminium', unlike the Andover  |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 30, 2011 15:09:55 GMT 12
Great models, love the VIP schemed Andover.
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Post by shorty on Nov 30, 2011 15:27:48 GMT 12
probably just the bad light, the upper part of the cowls on the HS.748 (above the middle of the leading edge) are actually painted 'aluminium', unlike the Andover Regardless of that they look real good anyway. Worked on the VIP conversions and then 12 years on Mt Cooks so have a soft spot for both variants |
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Post by harrysone on Nov 30, 2011 17:42:21 GMT 12
a better pic... Shows the aluminium nacels Attachments:
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Post by harrysone on Nov 30, 2011 17:52:02 GMT 12
..the Hawker Siddleys join the flock of NZ Fokkers I already have made They are all Doyusha F.27s, 'NAN was stretched the right amount fore & aft to make her a series 500 'moth sprayer'. Attachments:
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 30, 2011 18:12:07 GMT 12
Fantastic Fokkers!!
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Post by ams888 on Nov 30, 2011 19:28:21 GMT 12
I love the friendships! Very very well done!
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Post by flyjoe180 on Dec 1, 2011 14:50:48 GMT 12
I love the F27s too. I have never heard of Doyusha. Is the Airfix 1:72 F27 any good?
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Post by mumbles on Dec 2, 2011 10:22:06 GMT 12
I love the F27s too. I have never heard of Doyusha. Is the Airfix 1:72 F27 any good? Have never tried one, but I understand it isn't terrible, just old (60's ish). Also it is moulded as an earlier non-radar nose version, so needs modification to do just about any NZ F-27. |
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Post by mumbles on Dec 2, 2011 10:22:38 GMT 12
Cool. Have fond memories of both types . |
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Post by rholland on Dec 2, 2011 11:12:02 GMT 12
The latest re-issue of the Airfix 1/72 Friendship has an optional longer nose included. You still have to deal with the undersized fin etc but there are various articles on the net about this. Still not bad for a kit issued in 1960!
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