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Harvard 1/48 Revell Texan kit

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Harvard 1/48 Revell Texan kit
Posted by Tony T on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 1:47 PM

Harvard trainer, originally RCAF3312 which was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy and assigned NAVY 827. 1/48 scale Texan kit used, with Tamiya yellow, cockpit green and flat black used as main colours. Decals from a few sources but mainly a Belcher Bits sheet.

This was built for a friend at work who's Dad had flown these in his career with the Royal Canadian Air Force and Navy. His Dad passed a couple of weeks ago and I managed to finish the model and display base before his memorial last Sunday. It was an honour for my model to be displayed along with other mementos honouring this man. My friend was very pleased with the model, thankfully!

Enjoy the pictures. The PhotoBucket album is here. Comments welcomed.


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    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 3:02 PM

I really like the Texan. Nice work for a worthy cause.

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

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                              Tongue Tied

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    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 7:39 PM

Well done!

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, July 2, 2015 6:09 AM

A unique piece of history a told in styrene is just awesome, how modelers can touch the human side of the spirit.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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    September 2014
Posted by rooster513 on Thursday, July 2, 2015 3:25 PM

Beautiful job! The canopy masking is flawless. You should be proud of what you've done for your friend.

-Andy

-Andy

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    April 2015
Posted by UlteriorModem on Thursday, July 2, 2015 4:19 PM

Nice fitting tribute.

Texans are one of my all time favorite aircraft and this one is beautiful

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    December 2012
Posted by Tony T on Sunday, July 5, 2015 9:09 AM

Thanks for the positive comments. Much appreciated. Was a fun build. I learned a lot about Harvards and Texans in my research.

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    January 2003
  • From: Poland
Posted by Aleksander on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 2:18 AM

Great looking model - I like subtle and "real" weathering.

BTW - I saw Texan in Cracow Polish Aviation Museum - I didn't realize how big the plane is!

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