The RCAF flew twenty HW-75 Voyageur, Stinson model 105. My High Wing Wonder will be in 1/32 scale.
Lou
Will be a nice size at 1:32. They seemed to be a good workhorse airplane.
Fraser
I already have a more modern version in a 108 Voyageur. It makes up into a nice looking models.
Lou
Stinson 108 Voyageur below.
That is a nice looking airplane. The small detail like the antenna does add to the realism.
Fraser
A bit of progress on my Voyageur.
Lou
I am really getting a great lesson on how many types the RCAF operated over the years.
Frasder
I count 176 different types with counting sub-types.
Lou
Actually, I guess a lot has happened in a 100 years.
Fraser
Many were one of a kind.
Lou
Things were evolving in aviation that pretty much guaranteed a short service life for many types. But when something works, they stick around for a long time as replacements are not always available or substantially better. Take the CF 18; It's now over 30 years as Canada's front line fighter!
Closer to 35 but yes, the Tutor is 60+ with the first being taken on strength in the early 1960s. The Mentor lasted just two years.
Lou
I forgot about the Tudor🙂. A true Canadian classic.
Tutor! The Tudor was a 4-engine tail dragger airliner of the 30s.
Lou
All components are roughly carved and await the sandpaper. Missing but also carved are the prop and wing struts.
Lou
Quote from: lastvautour on April 12, 2023, 10:18:57 PM
Tutor! The Tudor was a 4-engine tail dragger airliner of the 30s.
Lou
I wish I could blame auto correct but in reality I just can't spell. 🤪
Fraser
I sanded the sag in the between rib fabric areas.
Lou
Progressing along.
Lou
Number 98 of 100 in my RCAF Centennial project was rolled out 20 May 2023 taking roughly 10 weeks to complete. To get around the neutrality rules of early WWII, these were given civilian serial numbers, and once in Canada, they were transferred to the RCAF. In total, the RCAF acquired 26 Model 105 for a tidy sum of $10,000 US each.
Lou
Additional photo is my 1/32 yellow bird collection.
Another excellent result Lou.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon.
Lou
I love the friendly stance if the Stinson. It really would look at home on the grass. Interesting about the serial number deception 🤔😀
Thanks Lou
Fraser