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Title: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022 Completed 26 Mar 23
Post by: lastvautour on December 31, 2022, 07:28:53 PM
Another block shape models schedule for Feb 2023 roll out.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 ?? Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: Boomerang on January 01, 2023, 08:13:32 PM

Buffalo?

Gordon
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on January 01, 2023, 09:46:44 PM
I already have a 1/144 Buffalo. This will be another de Havilland Canada design, namely the DHC-8 Dash-8-100

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: Gearup on January 08, 2023, 10:54:11 PM
The -8 sure took deHaviland out of the bush and into the 21st century. Great aircraft! I saw the prototype -8 when it was in YYC during a tour. Looking at the spindly gear on it, it certainly did not seem to have bush strip landing capability. But of course times have changed and the aircraft is a success on the hard strips....and maybe some gravel ones too.
Fraser
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on January 09, 2023, 12:58:23 AM
I read that De Havilland has been revived and will continue to produce the latest Dash-8-400 series in Toronto.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on February 22, 2023, 05:58:38 PM
The Dash-8 is progressing along nicely. As with all my new 1/144 models, it will feature an undercarriage.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on February 26, 2023, 10:18:09 PM
Assembled, rough sanded and filler has been applied.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on March 06, 2023, 06:49:54 PM
Primer has been applied. Next will be a step back as I forgot to add the flap track housings and the tail bumper.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on March 07, 2023, 07:51:32 PM
The flap mechanism housing are on and painted. I elected to purchase the decals from CanMilAir.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: Boomerang on March 07, 2023, 07:52:22 PM

Looking good Lou!

Gordon
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on March 07, 2023, 08:00:33 PM
Thank you Gordon.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on March 08, 2023, 06:47:14 PM
De-Icer boots are painted as well as cockpit windscreen. The undercarriage is attached. It is a tail sitter, so a straight pin will keep the nose gear grounded. Now, all I require is for Canada Post to bring me the decals.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on March 24, 2023, 01:32:55 PM
The Dash-8 is finally done with a roll out of 24 March. It was a lengthy project for such a small model, however I had to redo certain parts. The Dash-8 follows the -3, -4, -5, and -6. The Dash-8 is number 97 in my RCAF Centennial project.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: Boomerang on March 24, 2023, 08:22:08 PM
Excellent result Lou. Looks great.

Cheers

Gordon
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on March 24, 2023, 08:42:59 PM
Thank you Gordon. This was a challenge.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: Gearup on March 26, 2023, 04:54:59 AM
I really like to look of the Canadian forces -8.  Nice touch with the propellerss feathered on shutdown!

Fraser
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022
Post by: lastvautour on March 26, 2023, 09:23:08 AM
The Dash-8 is back in the paint shop for a lighter shade of grey. It should be done early this week.

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022 Completed 26 Mar 23
Post by: lastvautour on March 26, 2023, 07:48:38 PM
I refurbished my Dash-8 to better reflect the actual colours. My 1/144 de Haviland Canada family is also shown

Lou
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022 Completed 26 Mar 23
Post by: Gearup on March 26, 2023, 09:19:33 PM
It is a noticeable difference for sure. Still looks great!

Fraser
Title: Re: RCAF 100th - 1/144 DHC-8 Dash-8 Started 29 Dec 2022 Completed 26 Mar 23
Post by: lastvautour on March 26, 2023, 10:46:18 PM
Thank you Gordon.

Lou
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