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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: KiwiZac on October 24, 2018, 07:40:22 PM

Title: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: KiwiZac on October 24, 2018, 07:40:22 PM

Hi all,
Originally I bought this to build a Baron 58, but the amount of work involved terrified me and it remained in the stash for a year or so. Then I had an idea...how about a VIP or "hack" air force machine? Why not look across The Ditch to my Aussie cousins?

So here it is, 2 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force's Beechcraft V35 Bonanza, used by the Canberra and later F-111 crews to flit about the place. Minicraft 1/48 kit with High Planes Models 1/72 Canberra and (I think) 1/48 Winjeel decals.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1913/30499164147_c0944fe320_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7bVH)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7bVH) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1960/45387500732_839f852a49_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2c9JNG5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2c9JNG5) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1939/30499166107_4206ede770_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7cvv)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7cvv) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1943/43622219620_89b53cc4e4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29sKh7Q)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/29sKh7Q) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1971/30499163497_3b85eb3dcf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7bJv)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7bJv) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1924/30499164407_bbc2a3a466_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7c1c)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7c1c) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr

I don't know why, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this build. It's a lovely kit with crisp details. I need to find excuses to get their Super Cub and Cherokee. And one day I'll snag a 1/72 Bonanza to Baronify...

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: elmayerle on October 25, 2018, 01:38:02 AM

Beautiful!!  I think I have a 1/72 one, or two, for you (when I can find them again).  Postage will likely be the major pain, though.

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 25, 2018, 01:49:10 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 25, 2018, 03:31:03 AM

What an incredibly sharp Bonanza!

Yet more proof (as if any more was needed) that few things spice up an aircraft like those Red 'Roos!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: Robomog on October 25, 2018, 04:50:30 AM

Mmmmm nice, very pretty aircraft, beautiful build.....

Would like to see this aircraft in 1/72

Mog
>^-.-^<

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: kitnut617 on October 25, 2018, 09:17:00 AM

Very nice Zak   :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: finsrin on October 25, 2018, 03:21:39 PM

Looking sharp, has class.  :smiley:   Just the aircraft for a base to have around to do odd jobs.

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: Camthalion on October 25, 2018, 03:51:57 PM

nice one

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: Frank3k on October 26, 2018, 07:00:57 AM

I thought the first picture was of the full size original!

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 26, 2018, 07:51:29 AM

Shrink ray!  ;)

Title: Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
Post by: KiwiZac on October 29, 2018, 08:32:21 PM

Thank you all for the kind comments. I was hoping this build would catch some attention!

Quote from: Frank3k on October 26, 2018, 07:00:57 AM

I thought the first picture was of the full size original!

You're too kind, Frank! Though I must confess to being rather proud of that photo.