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Post by harrysone on Mar 6, 2019 21:32:43 GMT 12
A bit of a rare bird and $$! A Rockwell Aero Commander 560. I'm trying to make it a 500 and probably put it in either Air North or Geyserland markings as ZK-CWP. Its not a bad model in resin at 1/72, very detailed...it has its vices though! The manufacturer gave me 2 right handed nacelles! The vac form canopy does not fit well, however fortunately a 2nd was provided & filler seems to stick to it! I've used 2 bladed props (spares from Khe-Kha Cessna 185s) instead of regular 3 bladers.  Croco Aero commander 2 by Harry Follas, on Flickr  Croco Aero commander by Harry Follas, on Flickr |
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Post by harrysone on Mar 17, 2019 13:28:13 GMT 12
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Post by harrysone on Mar 21, 2019 14:28:48 GMT 12
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Post by davidd on Mar 21, 2019 15:28:56 GMT 12
A very smart little aircraft, looking good.
David D
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 22, 2019 10:04:17 GMT 12
Have always liked the Aero Commander in all its guises from my first sight in the "Observer's Book of Aircraft"......now that's a long time ago.
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Post by davidd on Mar 23, 2019 9:14:12 GMT 12
Yep, its Douglas A-26 (Invader) parentage is plain for all to see!
David D
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Post by harrysone on Mar 23, 2019 9:50:00 GMT 12
Thought it was more A-20 Boston/Havoc ?
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Post by davidd on Mar 23, 2019 13:49:29 GMT 12
Take your pick, this character (aircraft's designer) had a hand in them both, as well as the type under discussion! However the more square-cut wings and tail surfaces are definitely more reminiscent of the A-26 in my eyes.
David D
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Post by harrysone on Mar 25, 2019 20:37:13 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 25, 2019 21:17:21 GMT 12
Superb!!
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Post by ZacYates on Mar 26, 2019 18:41:08 GMT 12
As always beautiful work Harry! What a pretty little machine!
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Post by harrysone on Mar 27, 2019 10:18:16 GMT 12
Thanks guys, I may do a Bright Red & orange Airfix Heron yet to keep this one company on the shelf  I see Airfix is going to re-release the Heron again sometime in 2019 |
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It looks good though
I see Airfix is going to re-release the Heron again sometime in 2019