Another 1/72 yellow model is on the bench. Blocks are cut out and construction should begin before month's end.
Lou
Mmmmm ! I'll have a think about it.
Gordon
Canada did not have many twin engine yellow birds.
Lou
Templates cut as well as the wood to be used.
Lou
Thought it might have been an Anson.
Cheers
Gordon
Not many yellow bird left on my list. I originally I was going to do a 1/32 scale eversion, but decided against it due to size.
Lou
Moving along slowly. Fuselage and wings are glued and have to be filled and sanded. Engines are js just test fitted and having rocker arm blisters attached. Decals have been printed.
Lou
Second coat of primer following some putty touch up.
Lou
In the paint shop. Ribbing effect on wings and fuselage turned out better than first anticipated.
Lou
Excellent rib effect.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. Just waiting for the paint to cure before adding some additional coats of yellow.
Lou
Roll out 10 July 2022. Another yellow bird is out of the hangar and ready for flight training.
Lou
Another excellent result Lou !
Well Done.
Gordon
Wonderful work. The ribbing, especially down the fuselage looks great!
Thank you Gordon. I need some narrower stuff but I can't seem to find any.
Lou
The Anson is marvelous, Lou.
Thank you Mark. Your comments are greatly appreciated.
Lou
It goes without saying that your model is an impeccable example to add to your collection. Nice work Lou.
Fraser
Thank you Fraser.
Lou
Was there any visual difference between the Mk.I and Mk.II Ansons?
Yes, Canada modified some Mk I to Mk II. They changed the engines, hence no rocker-arm cover blisters and different window arrangements. I suggest the modeller pick the particular aircraft and go with whatever photos are available. Here are samples of a Mk I and a Mk II. There are other arrangements besides these.
Lou