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Royal Navy DHC-2 Beaver

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The Rat

June 22, 2024, 09:26:09 PM
In Ocober of 1961 trials were conducted to ascertain the suitability of the Army operating STOL ircraft from Royal Navy aircraft carriers. A DHC-2 Beaver was successfully landed on the deck of HMS Centaur during operations in Aden, and the concept was proven. It was decided that a few should be procured for the navy in order to add flexibility to operations, and some Beavers were transferred from the army. Aside from a new paint job, the only other alteration was the addition of a 3-bladed propeller, and operations were underway. It was found to be an inexpensive way of delivery and transfer of men and materials, and for the insertion and extraction of SAS and SBS personnel.











The Airfix 1/72nd offering, a bit long in the tooth but still a nice kit. The rivets seem overdone to many modelers, but after working around the real things often, I'm wondering if they might be underscale! They did cause some decal silvering problems, but too late now, the clear coat has already been applied. Paints were Tamiya XF-54 Dark Sea Grey, which in this scale is an okay replacement for Extra Dark Sea Grey, at least in my opinion. Underside was Tamiya XF-2 white. I applied many of the eye-straining stencils, but afer seeing two of them fall off and wind up as tiny specks on my bench, I decided that enough was enough. Prop came from the ancient and inaccurate Monogram PBY-5A.

If there was an after-market set to improve on it, this could be a very nice addition to one's display cabinet, rivets and all!
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Old Wombat

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June 22, 2024, 11:57:24 PM
 :thumbsup:
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NARSES2

#2
June 23, 2024, 12:48:46 AM
That is tasty Ratty  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
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chrisonord

#3
June 23, 2024, 01:57:47 AM
Nice :thumbsup:
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#4
June 23, 2024, 03:31:37 AM
 :thumbsup:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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JayBee

#5
June 23, 2024, 06:00:33 AM
 :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :wub:
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kitbasher

#6
June 23, 2024, 07:40:12 AM Last Edit: June 23, 2024, 10:20:54 AM by kitbasher
Nice one 👍

Tbh I was surprised by the colour scheme - had convinced myself it was going to be either an overall blue or the green + white cheatline scheme as seen on Sea Devons, Sea Herons, Wessex and Whirlwinds.  Dunno why. 

Does look very smart in DSG + white, mind.
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#7
June 23, 2024, 09:11:13 AM
 Nice one Davey. Makes sense and looks right.
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#8
June 23, 2024, 03:05:33 PM
Looks good & very believable! :thumbsup:

comrade harps

#9
June 23, 2024, 08:00:20 PM
I do like Beavers and that one is spectacular :wub:
Whatever.

Charlie_c67

#10
June 25, 2024, 11:17:27 AM
Really? Is no-one gonna say it?  :o  Fine, time to bury the tone  :wacko:


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The Rat

#11
June 25, 2024, 12:50:50 PM
Quote from: Charlie_c67 on June 25, 2024, 11:17:27 AMReally? Is no-one gonna say it?  :o  Fine, time to bury the tone  :wacko:




 ;D  ;D  ;D
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PR19_Kit

#12
June 25, 2024, 02:33:20 PM
I can see The Book emerging from its hiding place already!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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kerick

#13
June 25, 2024, 07:37:34 PM
Everyone likes a little Beaver.

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Old Wombat

#14
June 26, 2024, 12:33:16 AM
Quote from: kerick on June 25, 2024, 07:37:34 PMEveryone likes a little Beaver.



Now, who can tell us what kit(s) they're building? :unsure:
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