BOAC Canadair C-4 Argonaut in 1/72 scale

[Chuck Finley]

I am moderating the current "Powered by Merlin" group build and wanted to build something different than the usual Spitfire that seems to come up. Thus, the Canadian DC-4 variant with Rolls Royce Merlins. The base kit is the new Revell of Germany DC-4 in 1/72 scale along the Transport Wings 1:72 scale conversion pack "BOAC Canadair Argonaut Engines". Adding a little historical flair to the build are the BOAC Canadair C-4 Argonaut decals by Transport Wings. The subject is G-ALHK that flew Princess Elizabeth back to England after her father died.

On 1 February 1952 the BOAC Argonaut Atalanta G-ALHK few Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Kenya and on 6 February 1952, it was again Atalanta that flew her back as Queen Elizabeth II following the death of her father, King George VI.

Canadair C-4 Argonaut (G-ALHK, Atalanta) flown by BOAC in 1952

[gnomemeansgnome]

Very nice work, Chuck! Canuck-approved!

[Michael modeller 48]

As a Proud Canadian, I need to say: Good Build EH!

[vacant]

Good job on a big kit. I hope the ground crew roll the steps in place quickly.

[Eric Mc]

That's an impressive beast.

[FAAMAN]

Very nicely done

[shangos70]

A great conversion, the old B.O.A.C schemes always looked classy.