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Currently toying with all manner of DC-3 shaped plastic pieces for the Group Build, but popped the thread here so that you can see it on the new site. This is the old Nitto 1/100th DC-3. No instructions and no glazing, but extra fuselage bits for the C-47. It's a very neat little kit with lots of internal bits that I'm not using, 'cos you can't see 'em. Some more here . . . . http://www.flickr.com/photos/23594891@N ... 316174202/;

Haven't seen that one before, in fact I don't recall seeing any Nitto products around here (Toronto). Which decals will you be using?

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Haven't seen that one before, in fact I don't recall seeing any Nitto products around here (Toronto). Which decals will you be using?

I'll use the Trans Canada decals. I had the model sprayed up with a white top as shown and then found that this version was all silver. I had no instructions for it as it came in a poly bag of bits. The decal sheet has the logo 'Modelcraft' on it and features two Daks, a C-47 and a DC-3. It has two sets of fuselage halves too. I'm wondering if it was a special Canadian issue. Any ideas folks ? The kit includes other extras, such as a full set of skis and alternate nacelles and props. It's a really nice little kit. I seem to remember NITTO making a USAAF WWII C-47 in European markings and also a civil scheme. I will really have to look these out and see if I can obtain a few.

Here it is with Halford's Aluminium and a coat of Klear, plus a little colour wash on the engines.

In this earlier shot you can see the internals, which I didn't bother to fit, as they would be lost in there.

WHO that looks great in all aluminum. Very coo;

Moving along. Trying to get the other two finished as well.

That looks very nice in the Trans-Canada livery.

Cheers

Andrew

And here is my almost forgotten Canberra. Finally out of primer and a coat of Xtracolour enamel. All hand brushed, as usual.



This Welsh Models Beverley is long overdue for some paint.

Ooo Ooo Where have you been hiding the Bev! Super stuff. This is one I need to add to my WM collection.

I used to have an Aunt Beverley, but this one is much prettier..........


Paul.

Flute wrote:I used to have an Aunt Beverley, but this one is much prettier..........

Paul.

Was she big? I like em big.

Sorry, I seem to have drifted off topic. Some cool projects on the bench there Ian - the Canberra is looking real sharp.

Doing a great job mate. I'm watching with interest
Cheers
Pete

Really great looking stuff Ian. I'm stunned that your work is brush painted. Its absolutely beautiful.

Thanks for the kind comments chaps. Here is a new Spitfire from airfix, WIP. 2.5 hours to this point.


The painting by brush is easy enough if you prime the model first and thin the Xtracolour enamel a little. A retarder would be good if I had one. I just use a large brush with big bristles. ( Calm down OT ! ) Don't go over the first layer too quickly. Aeromaster is the best I've ever used for hand painting, but Xtracolour is very close and has a nice gloss finish too. The Canberra has a single coat of grey and then a single coat of Dark Green. The underside looks nicer with two coats.

brush painted?!?!?! Are you kidding? That is fantastic!