RCAF 100th - 1/72 Noorduyn Norseman started 12 Sep 2022 Completed 1 Oct 2022

[lastvautour]

New project will be a yellow RCAF Norseman in 1/72 scale.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Moving along slowly. The floats are in the paint booth.

Lou

[Gearup]

The detail of the landing gear fairings really adds character to this airplane.  Too bad it was a fabric aircraft as I think there would be a lot more of them still in use.

Fraser

[lastvautour]

A few are still workhorses of the north. Quite a testament for a fabric covered aircraft. Simulating the fabric will be a challenge in this scale.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Always liked the Norseman. Rugged looks.

Gordon

[lastvautour]

I agree, it was a rugged design that lasted to this day. The model is currently in the paint shop for application of the yellow finish. Decals have been printed and coated.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Floats are done and the fuselage/wing is getting its ribbing as I forgot to do it before applying the yellow finish. No biggie, as applying the tape over gloss paint is easier that over primer.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Launch occurred 1 Oct 2022. The Norseman was a quick build and there are fewer of those remaining on my list.

Lou

[Gearup]

Lou. The Norseman looks very very nice. The top picture against the clouds looks like a magazine shot!  You have once again captured the spirit of the aircraft. Love it!
Fraser

[lastvautour]

Thank you Fraser. I love those quickies.

Lou

[Boomerang]

 I concur with Fraser's comments.

Terrific model Lou.

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Thank you Gordon.

Lou