HMCS Bonaventure in 1/350 scale . . . . (Completed 01 Apr 08)

[lastvautour]

First of four Trackers has been completed and decals applied. The Tracker is seen just before touching down. I assume the pilot will be grounded for life as the Bonnie is not finished and arrestor cables have not been fitted.

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[Oceaneer99]

Scary.  I have the exact same tools, including brand and model, that you do on my bench.

Garet

[lastvautour]

Three of the four aircraft flown off the Bonnie. Awaiting decals for the HO4S and deciding on what decals are needed for the Seaking. I may still make a Banshee.

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An additonal 3 Trackers are a various stages of construction.

[animek]

I just notice that the comment in the photo forum are just for small remark, and not for a dialog, so I will ask again my question here.

1. your craft are amazingly done.  Good job

2 Were to you acquire you're small plexi boxes in the background?  Like you I have quite a few Ferrero Rocher boxes that I utilize since the 80's, but I'm always searching for those 2x3 Plexiglas boxes.
the are better looking.

Thanks

Ben

[lastvautour]

The smaller boxes came with diecast cars at my local supermarket. About $2.00 as I recall. They do make excellent display cases for both the cars and whatever you may want to display.

[animek]

Thanks Lou for the information.

Ben

[lastvautour]

The Seaking is disappointing and another is being fashioned.

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The Trackers and the HO4s turned out OK. There are two more Trackers awaiting the future to dry before applying decals

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USS enterprise is a good background while the Bonnie is still in drydock.

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I started manufacturing three bladed props for the CV6 airwing. I thought they would be hard, but after figuring how to do the Rotor on the HO4S, props are easy at any size.

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[lastvautour]

The Bonnie has set sail. Everyone's help is appreciated.


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