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Paul Gallagher (tardate)

DHC Beaver

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testing the micro-motor fixed in the engine
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preparing +/- electrical conduits via the floats
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cockpit is pretty basic but I don't think will be very visible in the finished model
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starting the convoluted process of closing the fuselage with wiring intact
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black-basing may not have been the smartest choice, but it is the way I kicked-off
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decals conformed to a very bumpy surface incredibly well
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mounting and wiring
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And the final result, mounted on the wall..
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One of my most enjoyable "vintage classic" experiences. Get the motor running .. insert coin on the right🙂

Comments

30 29 October 2023, 11:03

Patrick Hagelstein
Absolutely stunning display! Love it! 😍

29 October 2023, 11:28

Paul Gallagher
thanks Patrick. this one was fun😉

29 October 2023, 11:39

Patrick Hagelstein
😄 I can imagine! Recently in a model club I'm in we had a discussion about creativity vs. craftsmanship and creativity won by large leagues. But your build has both of them! Creative display AND craftsmanship! ☺️

29 October 2023, 11:52

gorby
Fantastic!

29 October 2023, 15:24

Rando
Wow!! What an amazing and creative concept. Also impeccable construction and painting.

29 October 2023, 15:36

Roland Sachsenhofer
Very very cool idea and modeling work! Splendid!

29 October 2023, 15:42

Alex K
Lovely! 👍

29 October 2023, 17:41

Bruce Huxtable
Very dramatic 👍

29 October 2023, 17:57

Gary Kitchen
Another amazing display 👍 Hats off.

29 October 2023, 20:25

Robert Podkoński
Sooooo cool! Great idea!

29 October 2023, 21:44

Paul Gallagher
thanks for all the positive comments folks, I am glad you like it🙂

30 October 2023, 12:21

Łukasz Gliński
Lovely 👍
Insert the coin part is the best 😄

30 October 2023, 12:22

Curtis Caden
I love the way you have brought the DHC Beaver to life!

30 October 2023, 13:47

Project info

26 images

1:72

Completed

1:72 DHC Beaver (Airfix A03017V)

De Havilland Canada U-6A Beaver

US Army Aviation (1947-1983)
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