RCAF 100th 1/144 Grumman Albatross Started 2 May 2023 Completed 18 Jul 2023

[lastvautour]

A 1/144 Grumman Albatross was started on 2 May 2023, but not posted until today. Subassemblies are done (no photo) and now await mating the wing to the fuselage before I proceed to final assembly.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Assembled and awaiting the paint shop.

Lou
Note: Comparison with Tracker in the same scale.

[lastvautour]

A primer coat has been applied. Next will be flat black followed by red wing panels and finally the metallic finish.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Roll out 18 July 2023. The RCAF received 9 Albatrosses for the Search And Rescue roll. The HU-16 could operate on land, water, and snow.
Construction spanned 10 weeks and was completed using CanMilAir decals.

Lou

[Model Maker]

Another great model. I am always amazed at the details!!

Wondering how you construct the propellers? I am fine with impellers that have a hub. But when there is no hub I am always afraid of breakage.

-ken

[lastvautour]

Thank you Ken. Breakage is always a concern with these small props. These blades are butt-jointed to a hub with super glue. If there is a spinner, it makes it easier as I use a razor saw to cut notches to accept the blade. This makes them stronger. I will take some close up pictures of the process on my next build.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Excellent result Lou. I think it is the added details that make models stand ou.

Well Done!

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Thank you Gordon. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Lou

[Gearup]

Nice looking model Lou. It really adds to the look with the very well done gear extended.

[lastvautour]

Thank you Fraser. The Albatross was still in service when I joined the RCAF. My current 1/144 builds all feature landing gear or beaching gear with flying boats.

Lou