It is my intention to have 100 solid model aircraft in my collection by 2024. I have quite a few that I will post here in due time. The others will be built on my personal board and finished photos post here. To make it a true cook-up I ask at least one other member join me in my quest.
Lou
The first model is my DH-82 Tiger Moth numbered RCAF 1 of100.
I have a few ideas.
I'm in.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. The cook up is official.
Lou
2 of 100 is a 1/48 Raytheon C-90B King Air from 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School.
Lou
3 to 8 of 100 are all 1/144 scale. I have counted my RCAF models and can up with 51, so I need to make another 49 to meet my goal.
DHC-3 Otter
DHC-4 Caribou
DHC-5 Buffalo
DHC-6 Twin Otter
Canadair CC-109 Cosmopolitan
Douglas C-47 Dakota
Lou
I was wondering if you were counting completed models.
Yes I am but still need to build another 48 models.
Lou
One every two weeks. You can do it, if anybody can.
I have made a list of 104 aircraft and will feature all scales. So far I have downloaded just 4 set of plans but then, I have 26 months to complete my goal. Scale will be decided depending on the aircraft. The Gypsy Moth will be 1/32 and the North Star(C-54/DC-4 with Rolls-Royce Merlin engine) will be 1/144. Despite my fairly large display area, shelf space will be a consideration. Most will be 1/72 with a few 1/48.
Lou
Next instalment are all 1/144 scale:
09 of 100 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
10 of 100 Avro CF-100 Canuck Mk 1
11 of 100 Hawker Typhoon
12 of 100 Curtiss Kittyhawk
13 of 100 de Havilland DH-90 Dragonfly
14 of 100 de Havilland North American Mustang Mk 1
15 of 100 Avro CF-100 Canuck Mk 3
16 of 100 Gloster Meteor Mk 7
17 of 100 Canadair CT-114 Tutor
My RCAF 1/72 aircraft or at least the first 10:
18 of 100 Bristol Blenheim
19 of 100 Canadair Yukon
20 of 100 de Havilland DH-106 Comet
21 of 100 Canadair Sabre Mk 5 Golden Hawk
22 of 100 Canadair Mk 5
23 of 100 Canadair Mk 6
24 of 100 Consolidated Liberator GR V
25 of 100 Handley Page Hampden
26 of 100 Israeli Aircraft Industries CU-170 Heron
27 of 100 McDonnell Douglas CF-101B Voodoo
Lou
I really like that Heron. Nice work.
Thank you Dave. I can not find any info on when I did this one. I think I have had it for at least 5 years??
Lou
July 2012. It's on your Flickr page. Time flies. :)
Thank you Dave. I can't find anything on my PC other than the single image I posted here. Strange!
Lou
And more 1/72 RCAF Models:
28 of 100 Canadair CF-104 Starfighter
29 of 100 Bristol Beaufort
30 of 100 Supermarine Spitfire Mk II
Lou
Continuation of my RCAF models:
31 of 100 1/72 de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito NF II
32 of 100 1/72 Bolton-Pail Defiant
33 of 100 1/72 Avro Lancaster
34 of 100 1/72 Bristol Beaufighter
35 of 100 1/72 North American Mustang IV
36 of 100 1/72 North American Mustang I
37 of 100 1/72 North American Harvard
38 of 100 1/72 Curtiss Kittyhawk
39 of 100 1/48 Canadair Argus
40 of 100 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI
The Argus is beautiful. There is a museum plane in Comox that is interesting to explore up close. Im pretty sure the altimeters were not calibrated over 100 feet.......
Fraser
These days, about 78ft in my basement.
Lou
Moving along with my 1/48 RCAF models:
41 of 100 Canadair Sabre Mk 5
42 of 100 de Havilland Vampire Mk 3 Blue Devils
43 0f 100 de Havilland Vampire Mk 3
44 of 100 Curtiss Tomahawk Mk I
45 of 100 Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk I
46 of 100 de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito NF II
47 of 100 Supermarine Spitfire Mk II
48 of 100 North American Mustang Mk I
49 0f 100 North American Mustang Mk IV
Lou
Moving to 1/32 RCAF aircraft:
50 of 100 de Havilland DH-90 Dragonfly
51 of 100 Cessna L-19 Birddog
52 of 100 Beechcraft CT-134 Musketeer.
53 of 100 Lockheed Cf-104 Starfighter
54 of 100 Lockheed CT-133 Silver Star
55 of 100 Canadair CT-114 Tutor
56 of 100 Bristol Bolingbroke
Lou
Additional 1/32 RCAF models"
57 of 100 Northrop CF-5D Freedom Fighter
58 of 100 Northrop CF-5A Freedom Fighter
59 of 100 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
60 of 100 North American Mustang Mk I
61 of 100 Cessna L-182 Skylane
62 of 100 Stearman Kaydet
Lou
Moving to 1/24 scale RCAF aircraft:
63 of 100 BAe CT-155 Hawk
64 of 100 Bell CT-135 Twin Huey
65 of 100 Canadair CT-114 Tutor
66 of 100 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Lou
My contribution to this will be in 1/32. The engine has been built for a few years.
Dates from the Late 20's in RCAF.
Not as colourful as RAF equivalent but has a presence in its early scheme.
Cheers
Gordon
Number 67 of 100 is my 1/32 Hudson. It is a previous built but which has eluded my camera.
Lou
Roll out of my 1/72 Douglas Boston Mk III occurred 01/24/22. Cam scheme is from RCAF 418 night fighter squadron. The Boston is number 68 of 100.
Lou
I currently have 6 models on the bench:
1/72 Raytheon/Beech CT-156 Harvard II - awaiting aftermarket decals
1/72 Fairchild Cornell - major components assembled and rough sanded
1/72 Bellanca CH-300 - major components assembled except for rudder/fin that requires redoing
1/32 DHC-1 Chipmunk - parts rough cut
1/32 DH-60 Gypsy Moth - parts rough cut
1/32 Fleet Finch - parts rough cut
A planned 1/32 Fleet Finch is cancelled due to unavailability of drawings. As it stand now, some dimensions on the Fleet Finch will require some guess work on my part as no two (poor at best) drawings agree.
Lou
Two 1/144 drawings for a Short Sunderland and a Lockheed Neptune have been printed. Even at 1/144 scale, they will outsize most 1/72 models.
Lou
Here is one I don't think you have yet- Grob G-120A http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/g120a.page (http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/g120a.page)
The sort of plane I would probably carve.
I do not and yes, that would be right up your alley.
Lou
A nice looking aeroplane.
Gordon
69 of 100 is this 1/72 Fairchild Cornell. Over 1600 were build under license in Canada by Fleet Aircraft.
Lou
70 of 100 RCAF 100th is a Beechcraft/Raytheon CT-156 Harvard II. The Harvard II is used by NATO flying Training In Canada (NFTC). I was fortunate enough to work NFTC on their BAe Hawk prior to my final retirement.
Lou
71 of 100 is a 1/72 Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker on floats.
Lou
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_72_Bellanca_CH-300_Pacemaker_012.png)
72 of 100 is this petite Beechcraft Mentor.
73 of 100 is a 1/32 Fleet Finch
Lou
74 of 100 is this 1/72 Cessna Crane. At total of 826 Cranes were supplied to the RCAF.
Lou
75a and 75b of 100 are these Bell Helicopters, the Iroquois and Twin Huey. Being rather small, I decided to count them only a a single project.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
75c of 100 is a Mil MI-17 Hip flown the RCAF in Afghanistan.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
77 of 100 Gipsy Moth in 1/32 scale. Really enjoyed finishing this one.
Lou
Hi Lou
Very impressive looking model!! Rib line look very good.
Thank you Ken. I doubled up used Tamiya 1mm tape.
Lou
78 of 100 is a Dassault CC-117 Falcon in 1/72 scale. I had my first flight was in October 1968, in a falcon wearing these markings. The flight spoiled me for any other aircraft.
Lou
79 of 100 is a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor in 1/48 scale. This was the aircraft in use when I took my Aero Engine training in the fall of 1966.
Lou
75d of 100 my 1/144 scale Vertol CH-113A Voyageur in Canadian Army colours.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
75e of 100 is a 1/144 Sikorsky H-5 Dragonfly.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
75f of 100 is a Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw in 1/144 scale.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
75g of 100 is a 1/144 Piasecki H-21 Flying Banana.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
75h of 100 RCAF anniversary build is a CH-113 Labrador in early tri-colour scheme. I have added a photo of the Voyageur for comparison.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
75i of 100 RCAF anniversary build is a 1/144 Sikorski H-39 Choctaw. This is the last of the small helicopters for this project.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
86 of 100 is a 1/72 AVRO Anson Mk 1 in trainer yellow scheme.
Lou
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_72_AVRO_Anson_Mk_I_006.png)
Number 87 of 100 is this Airspeed Oxford in 1/72 scale. I built a 1/32 version quite a few years ago, however it is sitting in the Greenwood Aviation Museum.
Lou
Number 20a of 100 is a DH-106 Comet in 1/350 scale pictured here with the 1/72 version. Due to its small size, it does not warrant its own number.
Lou
88 of 100 is a Northrop Delta in 1/72 scale.
Lou
89 of 100 is a 1/72 Brewster Bermuda.
Lou
90 of 100 is a small 1/72 De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk. 1284 DHC-1s were produced in Canada, United Kingdom and Portugal. 21 countries flew the small trainer with many finding the way into civilian flying clubs.
Lou
Number 91 is a 1/144 Canadair North Star. Completion took approx. six weeks.
Lou
Number 92 of 100 RCAF 100th project is a 1/72 Noorduyn Norseman.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_72_Noorduyn_Norseman_1.png)
Lou
75j of 100 RCAF 100th project is a 1/144 Bell Kiowa.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
75k 1/144 Sikorsky Sea King has not been assigned a project number as it is rather small and took just 3 weeks to complete.
Lou
To free up some numbers for additional builds, all 1/144 helicopters have been re-assigned the number 75 with letters denoting the various aircraft within the sub-collection.
Number 93 is a 1/72 RCAF 433 Sqn Handley Page Halifax.
Lou
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Number 75L are a 1/144, 1/240 and 1/350 Sikorsky HO4S-3 Horses. Originally an H-19A with an uprated 700 a hp (522 kW) Wright R-1300-3 engine for the RCN. The remaining Horses retained the HO4S-3 designation when amalgamated in the Canadian Armed Force, Air Command in February 1968 and served until 1970.
Lou
Number 76 has been re-assigned to a Lockheed Ventura in 1/72 scale. The aircraft belonged to RCAF 145 Bomber Reconnaissance Sqn at Torbay, Newfoundland 1943. The Ventura also inspired a tutorial at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=2088.0.
Lou
Number 75m is a a 1/144 Boeing CH-147C Chinook. This makes my twelfth 1/144 helicopter.
Lou
Number 80 is re-assigned to a 1/144 Short Sunderland from 423 Squadron.
Lou
Number 75n is a Bell Griffon in 1/144. This make 13 RCAF helicopter to date. The CH-146 Griffons are used as in tactical and search an rescue rolls. My CH-146 joins the Iroquois and Twin Huey.
Lou
Another jewel for your collection. Beautiful looking model. The paint detail's really make it come alive. I can almost imagine the crew coming out for the preflight. Thanks Lou!
Fraser
Thank you Fraser. This make 13 RCAF helicopters in 1/144 scale.
Lou
The Sopwith Camel served with the RCAF until 1928. This machine was flown by WC William Barker, Canada's most decorated serviceman of all time. The Camel is assigned number 81.
Lou
Number 82 is a 1/72 Douglas Digby Mk I in maritime bomber and reconnaissance colours. Based on the DC-2, it was slow and underpowered for the job, however the Digby it served well throughout the war and was credited with a submarine sinking.
Lou
The Grumman Goose served the RCAF throughout WWII and continued to provide light transport duties until 1956. My Goose is MK-H circa 1943 and is assigned number 84.
Lou
The Fairey Battle Mk I numbered 802 and flew in a training role. My Battle belonged to RCAF No 1 Bombing and Gunner School Jarvis Ontario Canada and is assigned number 85.
Lou
Number 94 is Lockheed Electra Junior and is 1/72 scale. The RCAF flew ten Juniors and they were sold off shortly after WWII.
Lou
Number 95 is a 1/144 scale Consolidated Catalina from 413 Sqn, Ceylon circa 1943.
Lou
Number 83 was a Fairchild 71 in 1/72 scale.
Lou
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2047.0;attach=18996;image)
Number 96 is a Westland Lysander in 1/72 scale.
Lou
Number 96 is a 1/144 de Havilland Canada Dash-8. The decals I received were the wrong colours, so I printed my own. My DHC collection now numbers 5.
Lou
Number 97 is this 1/72 Lockheed Electra. The RCAF received 15 Model 10 and disposed of them shortly after WWII.
Lou
Number 101 is a 1/144 Lockheed Neptune circa 1955 - 1959. I used CanMilAir decals and they were excellent as usual. I was pleasantly surprised to find it sat on its undercarriage with the need for a tail support.
Lou
It sure does look long. I guess the mass of the radials help out for the balance :D
Have never seen one in person before. I did work with a couple of fellows who seemed to have a few stories about their time on Neptunes back in the 50's. Great looking model Lou!
Fraser
Thank you Fraser. There is one at the Greenwood museum.
LOu
Number 75o is a Agusta Westland Cormorant in 1/144 scale. The Cormorant is Canada's latest Search and Rescue helicopter replacing the CH-113 and Ch-113A. The first of 15 CH-147 arrived in 2001.
Lou
Number 75p is this 1/144 Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone. The Cyclone is a twin-engine, multi-role shipboard helicopter that has been in operation since 2018. It conducts anti-submarine warfare (ASW), surveillance, and search and rescue missions from Royal Canadian Navy warships, and also provides tactical transport for operations supporting national and international security efforts.
Lou
Note that the additional photo shows "What If?", a scenario where HMCS Bonaventure is still in operation
Number 98 is a 1/32 Stinson Model 105 Voyager. 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
The 1/72 scale Fleet Fort will be assigned number 102. The Fleet Fort performance was disappointing. 200 were ordered, however, only 101 were ever produced.
Lou
Number 99 is a 1/144 Fairchild Flying Boxcar. My C-119F represents one of 35 acquired by the RCAF. They were subsequently upgraded to C-119G configuration with the bubble nose radar.
Lou
Number 104 is a De Havilland Canada built Grumman Tracker in 1/144 scale. The Royal Canadian Navy originally ordered 100 CS2F and received 99 examples. received. Those remaining in 1968, were assimilated into a unified Canadian Forces and a few served until 1990.
Lou
Number 103 is a 1/72 Boeing Bomarc. The RCAF received 2 Sqn of the CIM 10B.
Lou
Number 105 is a 1/144 Bristol Freighter. The RCAF flew six Bristol 170s, beginning 1952 with the last one being retired in 1967. Three were lost during this time period.
Lou
The RCAF received ten Albatrosses for use in the Search and Rescue role. My HU-16 is 1/144 and took 10 weeks to complete. It is assigned number 106.
Lou
Number 107 is a 1/72 Northrop A-17 Nomad. The Royal Canadian Air Force received 32 Nomads that had been part of a French order of 93 aircraft. When France fell in 1940, Great Britain took this order and transferred 32 of the aircraft to Canada, where they were used as advanced trainers and target tugs as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
Lou
Number 108 is a 1/72 scale AVRO CF-100 Canuck. The Canuck was the first mass-produced jet fighter designed and built in Canada. The Mk 3D accounted for 136 out of a total production of 751.
Lou
Number 109 is a Gloster Meteor T.7 on loan to 421 Sqn Jan to Oct 1950.
Lou
The Barkley-Grow T8P-1 was an airliner developed in the United States shortly before the Second World War. Although it saw limited use with only eleven produced, the type was well-received as a bush plane in Canada. The RCAF flew one from 1939 to 1941. Two are currently on display in Canada with another held in storage. The Barkley Grow is number 110 in my RCAF 100th project.
Lou
Built out of sequence, here is my 100th RCAF model. The Argus is a Canadian design based on the Bristol Britannia. Thirty-three examples were produced and all retired by the early 1980s having lost two to accidents.
As our group builds never close, I will continue to build along with other subjects.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_Canadair_Argus_A.png)
Lou
Supplement to the RCAF 100th project is a 1/32 De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter. Construction took 18 months.
Lou
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_thumbnail_IMG_0491a.jpg)
Supplement to the RCAF 100th is a 1/144 Vickers Wellington in 407 Squadron colours.
Lou
At their request, I submitted the following article for the Royal Canadian Air Force magazine. Here is the scanned version as it appeared. Please do not repost the article as it is proprietary to the magazine.
Lou
Inspiring article Lou! I really appreciate your skills and talent with SMM.
Thanks for posting it.
Fraser
You are very welcomed Fraser.
Lou
Well Done Lou.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon.
Lou
Supplement to my RCAF 100th project is a 1/144 CASA/Airbus CC-295 Kingfisher.
Lou(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_2.png)
Still a very cool looking airplane.
Fraser
The RCAF had 18 Ventura from 1943 to 1948. This is probably the last aircraft to be done prior to 1 Apr 2024.
Lou
My RCAF Centennial Project has been placed on display at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum in Gander NL. 103 models are under glass for all to see until late fall.
Outstanding work Lou. It is a testament to your skill as a modeller and your pride as a retired member of the RCAF. To set the goal of creating 100 models (plus some spares...) and to hit that mark is really an amazing accomplishment. I was honoured to have met you last year and also had a chance to visit the Museum in Gander. I am sure the museum is privileged to have this one-of-a-kind collection on display . I would love to see it in person, but currently the drive of over 6800 km poses a challenge Best Regards, Fraser
Thank you Fraser. I will add a few more on my next visit.
Lou
The museum created a banner for me. I will inherit it after the display is over.
Lou
Note. I placed our address at the bottom of my bio.
That is very cool to have a museum poster of your display. I am sure the museum is happy to have such a significant display. One of a kind in Canada!
An outstanding result for you Lou.
Congratulations . Well Done.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. I was pleasantly surprised to see it.
Lou
What a beautiful display! The models are nicely spaced and grouped and the display case really does show off the models.
Wow!
Fraser
I wish I had those display cases in my house.
Lou
I was just thinking the same thing myself!
Congratulations on a magnificent display!
Thank you Jim.
Lou
10,000 POSTS
Well done and thanks Lou!!!!
best Regards,
Fraser
Quote from: lastvautour on March 21, 2024, 06:47:44 PMI wish I had those display cases in my house.
Lou
This is probably the supplier https://www.novadisplaysystems.com
Fraser
Beyond my budget.
Lou
March 2024 must be a memorable month for you Lou. 10,000 postings and the start of a multi month display of "Lou's Air Force". Both of these are tremendous accomplishments!!
I am certainly glad, military budget restrictions did not prevent an appropriate display for your models. No doubt as the tourist season picks up in the coming months, a junior modeller will be bitten by the bug to create a solid model of their own, and will be inspired by the tremendous skills that you bring to this hobby.
-ken
Thank you Ken. I was happy to take my show on the road. There is another aviation museum approximately the same distance away. I would have to tailor the display to the Harbour Grace Aviation Museum. Amelia Earhart left North America from Harbour Grace on her first solo across the Atlantic flight. I was planning a trip there however, family issues are getting in the way.
Lou