Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.31, just for Todd (not a whiff but a goodie)

[kitnut617]

Built a few years ago because I wanted something different, it started as the Airfix Superfreighter (only game in town in 1/72) and I added the Magna Models conversion set.  Decals from the spares box.

[kitnut617]

Picture of a real ex-RCAF Freighter as gate guard to Yellowknife Airport

[Squizz]

What a nioce build. And I love Bristols ugly old bird

[Captain Canada]

Very nice ! Thanks for posting those, Robert. I've got that kit plus the conversion. Started it a few years back ( sanding rivets etc. ) but it's been knocked back in the queue since I've gone waltzing down whiffery garden path......

My Grandpa used to see them at Baden. He took a couple of nice photos of them, which can be seen in Milberry's Vol. 3 of the RCAF book.

[dogsbody]

Nice one. You can never have too much Canadian content.

[kitnut617]

Thanks guys,  and I know what you mean Todd, about the 'whiffing' path, it's a bit addictive,  I've been meaning to get a few OOB models done but I always end up changing something   

[kitbasher]

Very nice.  I could never imagine anywhere other than Britain coming up with a Superfreighter.  Sort of the Austin Maxi of the aviation world!

[Mossie]

And the Skyvan was the Mini!  Nice conversion job Robert, I've always liked the Freighter series.

[kitnut617]

Thanks Simon & KB.

[anthonyp]

Very nice!  I've often thought of whiffing one of those into a Selfridge based cargo hauler, but my model building ADHD keeps getting in the way.   

[The Rat]

Hmmm... Needs a planing hull... 

[kitnut617]

Hmmm... Needs a planing hull... 

Or floats maybe     they would have to be bigger than the ones I put on the Nottingham

[Glenn Gilbertson]

Good looking build.I will get round to it one day!