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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - 05.09.12

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The peer inspired Day-Glo looks awesome, I feel like we should be back at school! :ha:

The beaver is looking good, and I agree, those airfix stands are brilliant.

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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - 05.09.12

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He's been listening to Tangerine Dream... :)

The Dayglo looks good.
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You're never alone with the voices. ;-)
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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - 05.09.12

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MerlinJones wrote:You're never alone with the voices. ;-)
They're from The Rabble of the Forum :mrgreen:
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I didn't see that coming. The dayglo looks great.
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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - 05.09.12

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Engine and cowling added last night. Will add the landing gear steps later tonight and start masking. Oh........holes are drilled for the wing mounted antennas and parts added to the leading edge of the wings for the directional surv/recon antennas.

Pesonally, and I repeat, have not encountered any real issues in the building of this kit. Nothing that a little time and effort can not handle.

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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - 05.09.12

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jssel wrote:Pesonally, and I repeat, have encountered any real issues in the building of this kit. Nothing that a little time and effort can not handle.
"not" encountered? ;-)
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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - 05.09.12

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Thanks and corrected.
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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - 05.09.12

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To be honest, this is one of those kits I'd be happy to build again, perhaps next time with floats and a/m decals.
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MerlinJones wrote:To be honest, this is one of those kits I'd be happy to build again, perhaps next time with floats and a/m decals.
Do you get the floatplane option in the kit?
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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - 05.09.12

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AndrewR wrote:
MerlinJones wrote:To be honest, this is one of those kits I'd be happy to build again, perhaps next time with floats and a/m decals.
Do you get the floatplane option in the kit?
You do, plus a ski adaptation to add to the wheels.

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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - Now Build

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Nice one Merlin. The day glo makes it pop for sure. I am right behind you and should be done in a couple of days.
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That's good, but don't rush it. You're making progress and that's good enough.
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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - Now Build

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Very nice Bruce. So much for the "new" decals eh? well saved though. Do I detect a blurred prop in one of those pics in a simulation of the engine running? did you give it a quick flick before pressing the shutter or am I sadly mistaken?
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Re: Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - Now Build

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ShaunW wrote:Very nice Bruce. So much for the "new" decals eh? well saved though. Do I detect a blurred prop in one of those pics in a simulation of the engine running? did you give it a quick flick before pressing the shutter or am I sadly mistaken?
To be fair on the current establishment, the boxing is well pre-Hornby and naff decals were the norm.
The prop is blurred, due to me blowing on it.

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