Main Menu
M

CAC 31

Started by Martin H, July 09, 2009, 02:31:26 PM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages1
User actions

Martin H

July 09, 2009, 02:31:26 PM
Been a while since i posted up a finished build on here  :mellow:

So here we go.
This is the CAC 31 jet trainer project. Im told it dates from around the time the RAAF was getting its Mirage III's into service. And only got as far as a mock up.



Its a very basic 11 part resin kit from some guy (cant remember the name) down under. this one came to me via TSRjoe. (thanks joe ;D)

I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

thedarkmaster

#1
July 09, 2009, 02:35:25 PM


I like it's differant  ;D ;D :thumbsup:
Everything looks better with the addition of British Roundels!



the Empires Twilight facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Empires-twilight/167640759919192

"My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right." - Carl Schurz

Brian da Basher

#2
July 09, 2009, 04:22:14 PM
You've really pulled off that Aussie camo, Martin! Those yellow trainer stripes really make this one a head turner!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Brian da Basher

Jeffry Fontaine

#3
July 09, 2009, 07:08:10 PM
Should have called it the "Mini-Me" Mirage
Unaffiliated Independent Subversive
----------------------------------
"Every day we hear about new studies 'revealing' what should have been obvious to sentient beings for generations; 'Research shows wolverines don't like to be teased" -- Jonah Goldberg

Jkob

#4
July 10, 2009, 12:23:18 PM
Nice looking plane, I like it  <_<

GTX

#5
July 10, 2009, 02:37:39 PM
Nice - more info here including pictures I took of the full sized mockup.

Regards,

Greg
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

pyro-manic

#6
July 12, 2009, 10:48:52 AM
Cool! Baby Mirage. Nice model. :)
Some of my models can be found on my Flickr album >>>HERE<<<

Thorvic

#7
July 13, 2009, 04:38:42 AM
The kit is by Uncle Les resins and may be available from Souther Sky models in Australia. They also did the CAC Ca-23.

G
Project Cancelled SIG Secretary, specialising in post war British RN warships, RN and RAF aircraft projects. Also USN and Russian warships

Martin H

#8
July 13, 2009, 01:23:18 PM
nice one Geoff. I couldnt remember the name of the maker for love nor money.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

kitbasher

#9
July 14, 2009, 02:26:10 PM
Cute!  ;D ;D
What If? & Secret Project SIG member.
On the go: Beaumaris/Battle/Bronco/Barracuda/F-105(UK)/Flatning/Hellcat IV/Hunter PR11/Hurricane IIb/Ice Cream Tank/JP T4/Jumo MiG-15/M21/P1103 (early)/P1154-ish/Phantom FG1/I-153/Sea Hawk T7/Spitfire XII/Spitfire Tr18/Twin Otter/FrankenCOIN/Frankenfighter

Captain Canada

#10
July 14, 2009, 06:37:06 PM
Funny looking little beastie, eh ? Almost looks like a toy, or one of them yellow wooden shoes. Nice job, tho ! The yellow stripe kinda gives her an Argie feel. Or maybe it's the camo colours ?

:cheers:
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Martin H

#11
July 15, 2009, 02:47:12 PM
Quote from: Captain Canada on July 14, 2009, 06:37:06 PM
The yellow stripe kinda gives her an Argie feel. Or maybe it's the camo colours ?

:cheers:

Funny u should say that Todd, I thought the same thing before I decalled it up.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

Aussie747

#12
July 16, 2009, 04:23:21 AM
It turned out great Martin :thumbsup: I have the CA-31 CAS version which I hope to do justice some day. Mine does not have any undercarriage so I will have to find something from the spares box for it.

Did the decals come with the kit?

Just a point to note (this traps most non Aussie modellers) the roos on the wings should have their heads pointing towards the leading edge with their feet pointing towards the fuselage, otherwise paint and decals look great.

:cheers:
Ray
Canberra
*-*-*-*-*-*-

In work:
1/72 C-65J
1/72 P-7B
1/144 C-17T

Martin H

#13
July 16, 2009, 09:40:13 AM
woops
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.
Print
Go Up Pages1
User actions