Newfie Beaver ( and other repaints )

Captain Canada · March 09, 2014, 09:28:32 AM

Not sure if this has been on before, and I've only looked at this one page to see the Beaver.....probably az few other gems on the other pages.

http://www.premaircraft.com/paintshed13/index.html

JayBee · March 09, 2014, 10:55:26 AM

Love the Beaver Cap'n. I have always liked all the DHC family. I have flown in Chipmunks. I have seen, and in some cases photographed, Beavers, Otters, Caribou, Buffalo, Twotter, and Dash 7. I saw the prototype Buffalo as it passed through Prestwick on it's way to the Paris air show.
However this was the only time that I have ever seen a Turbo Beaver :

This was an entrant in the 1969 Daily Mail Trans-Atlantic air race, it was here at Prestwick for a late afternoon fuel stop.
The photo must be credited to Peter Berry, a retired ATCO, now in his 90's and very active in the aviation history field here in Scotland.

Awrabest,

Jim.

Captain Canada · October 28, 2014, 09:53:09 AM

Now that looks good. Love the Turbo Beaver. Definately on my list of to-dos..

kitnut617 · October 28, 2014, 10:15:01 AM

Some outfit does a resin conversion for that, in 1/72 I think --- Now who was it

JayBee · October 28, 2014, 02:13:17 PM

If memory serves me correctly Airfix Magazine did an article on how to scratch build the conversion.

Captain Canada · October 28, 2014, 03:43:35 PM

Is that still available or can someone scan the article ?

kitnut617 · October 28, 2014, 04:41:14 PM

The company called Lift Here makes a resin 1/72 kit of the Turbo Beaver

Captain Canada · October 28, 2014, 04:50:59 PM

Lift here eh ? Off to check that out. Should be easy enough to scratch tho.

Captain Canada · October 28, 2014, 05:03:21 PM

41 Euros ? Guess I'll be scratching that one !

PR19_Kit · October 29, 2014, 02:07:24 AM

Yes, Lift Here stuff is pricey, but it's superbly moulded and many of their kits are unique. I have their Short Sealand, and it's magnificent, but eye-wateringly expensive.

I still can't figure out how they got their name though........

kitnut617 · October 29, 2014, 05:36:30 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 29, 2014, 02:07:24 AM
I have their Short Sealand, and it's magnificent, but eye-wateringly expensive.

Me too ---

Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 29, 2014, 02:07:24 AM
I still can't figure out how they got their name though........

They're originally a decal maker -- Lift Here Decals

Captain Canada · October 29, 2014, 07:07:24 AM

Ya I noticed the Sealand in their catalogue...interesting !

I'd like to see one of their kits, but prob only if I win the lottery

PR19_Kit · October 29, 2014, 08:11:10 AM

Quote from: Captain Canada on October 29, 2014, 07:07:24 AM
Ya I noticed the Sealand in their catalogue...interesting !

I'd like to see one of their kits, but prob only if I win the lottery

I'll post some pics of the bits here if you like.

kitnut617 · October 29, 2014, 08:19:20 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 29, 2014, 08:11:10 AM
Quote from: Captain Canada on October 29, 2014, 07:07:24 AM
Ya I noticed the Sealand in their catalogue...interesting !

I'd like to see one of their kits, but prob only if I win the lottery

I'll post some pics of the bits here if you like.

I was surprised by how small it is compared to a Sunderland, like a Grumman Goose (maybe a bit bigger but not as big as an Albatross)

Captain Canada · October 29, 2014, 09:20:58 AM

Yes please !