rhamilton007 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1/32 DH Beaver - Part 1 I recently needed to mold some parts for another project, so spent some time to set-up my vacform machine. I had some 1/32 DH Beaver masters handy and decided to test run the vacform machine to check everything was running correctly. Four day's later, here's the 1/32 DH Beaver. The fuselage is together, although I will drop the cockpit/interior into the model once the air-frame is finished. The wings have a double sparred throughout as I intend to drop the flaps and ailerons and to give it additional strength. I'm surprised at how big the air-frame is. I'm now trying to decide whether the finished model with float/skis/wheels and what scheme - probably orange/day-glow orange Antarctica RAAF/ANARE at this stage. More updates shortly Ryan HerculesPA_2, Supersonic, dodgem37 and 25 others 27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Nice work, Ryan! Kev rhamilton007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 rhamilton007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Line Media Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) Awesome man! I just saw one at U34 the other day and wanted to take it for a spin. Hell of a plane to fly I hear. Edited August 27, 2021 by Flight Line Media rhamilton007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 excellent start! love to see scratchbuilt stuff and this looks a fine candidate Peter rhamilton007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Oh yeah! Dan rhamilton007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Fantastic, looking forward to seeing more. rhamilton007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Now this is very cool! Always wanted to do an RNZAF 'Antarctic Flight' Beaver in 32nd, so will watch with genuine interest! Cheers Anthony rhamilton007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Love it! Look forward to seeing more on this Craig rhamilton007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 7 hours ago, airscale said: love to see scratchbuilt stuff and this looks a fine candidate Peter Plenty of NMF Beavers out there should you ever feel the need, Peter Rainer Hoffmann and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ah, a Beaver! I always liked that bird. I'll surely follow this build. Cheers Rainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Nice Beaver! geedubelyer, rhamilton007 and Anthony in NZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 17 hours ago, tigger said: Nice Beaver! Snarf snarf. Lee White 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhamilton007 Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 1/32 DH Beaver - Part 2 Many thanks for everyone's comments. MARU5137 - thanks for the walk-around links. Its been difficult to locate a good walk-around of the 'military' Beaver and these photos will do the trick for this build. I have had a productive week. The Beaver is mostly together and has been scribe and riveted. I still have to work-up the upper fuselage, front canopy and upper cowling, which is probably the most complex part of the build. The engine cowling is over-sized and will need to be modified and reduced. I have decided to build a float version based on the particular colour scheme - and the fact you don't have a lot of opportunities to build a float air-frame in 1/32. I have started casting the interior and other smaller parts. Once completed (and the floats), the build will start to become more like a kit build, Cheers Ryan Anthony in NZ, KiwiZac, Rainer Hoffmann and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I know we tend to gravitate toward military paint schemes here, but I gotta tell ya that there are some stunning civilian Beavers in Canada and Alaska. There is nothing in the world as classy as a restored Beaver on amphib floats wearing a $100,000 wet look paint job. Daywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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