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Title: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Robomog on March 02, 2024, 06:25:36 AM

Hi all

Completed no.3

This is a 1/72 Special Hobby North American AT-16 Harvard IIB built straight out of the box but in the markings of an aircraft operating from White Waltham.

I had the pleasure of flying in this aircraft in 2023, a birthday present.

This is a very good kit and covers a number of the training variants. The kit includes resin and PE parts and the decals are excellent.

Because of the way they dealt with the different canopy types I had to by an aftermarket masking set and I have to admit although massively fiddley to put on the results are brilliant.

Here's the pics..

(https://i.imgur.com/OcuWnTa.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mHmZpnY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iAXfBfo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6cQSxfT.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/U61H2aa.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cb1WnHz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IVTQxV2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9KmoDwM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9RPtv1R.jpg)

And the obligatory scale shots......

(https://i.imgur.com/uGfavaR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eJYnSS6.jpg)

Airbrushed using Tamiya paints and finished with MTN rattlecan matt varnish. Decals from kit and Extradecal serial numbers plus some from decal stash.

As always, all comments and criticisms gratefully accepted.

Mog
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Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 02, 2024, 08:28:29 AM

Smart looking paint scheme.  You did catch me off guard with the "AT" moniker as I was expecting to see it adorned with weapons :smiley:

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Robomog on March 02, 2024, 09:10:24 AM

Oops !   Sorry !   :D ;D ;D

Mog
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Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: apophenia on March 02, 2024, 09:25:20 AM

Quote from: Robomog on March 02, 2024, 09:10:24 AM

Oops !   Sorry !   :D ;D ;D

Mog
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Not to worry, 'Mog. In the case of Noorduyn-built Harvard IIBs, the Lend-Lease designation AT-16 just stood for 'Advanced Trainer'  ;)

Some airframe changes were made to meet local production techniques and RCAF equipment requirement ... so the USAAF type number 16 was assigned to distinguish the Lend-Lease Harvard IIBs from otherwise similar US-built AT-6As.

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Frank3k on March 02, 2024, 10:32:42 AM

Great jo, Mog! The sharp canopy framing really stands out and so does the rest of the paint job.

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Old Wombat on March 02, 2024, 06:18:57 PM

Great work, 'Mog! 8)

Quote from: Frank3k on March 02, 2024, 10:32:42 AM

The sharp canopy framing really stands out

Absolutely, part of an excellent paint job! :smiley:

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Buzzbomb on March 03, 2024, 11:29:01 AM

Nice work and surely a great momento of the flying experience

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Claymore on March 03, 2024, 06:08:19 PM

Sharp and crisp paint job on a great build!  :smiley:

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 04, 2024, 05:18:44 AM

The one plan I have for my NA Harvard/Texan/SNJ is to give it a three-blade Hamilton Standard propeller from a B-17 or B-24 as I feel it would make the aircraft look more "purposeful" as the first step in improving its appearance.  :smiley:

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: apophenia on March 04, 2024, 05:25:44 AM

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 04, 2024, 05:18:44 AM

The one plan I have for my NA Harvard/Texan/SNJ is to give it a three-blade Hamilton Standard propeller from a B-17 or B-24 as I feel it would make the aircraft look more "purposeful" as the first step in improving its appearance.  :smiley:

Absolutely! A bit like the RW CAC Wirraway's 10 foot de Havilland ADH2 3-blader on steroids!

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Robomog on March 04, 2024, 07:12:33 AM

Thanks guys  :smiley: :smiley:

Hmm three bladed prop would certainly change its appearance

Mog
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Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: The Big Gimper on March 04, 2024, 09:03:41 PM

Quote from: Claymore on March 03, 2024, 06:08:19 PM

Sharp and crisp paint job on a great build!  :smiley:

+1.

A very nice build!

Title: Re: North American AT-16 Harvard IIB
Post by: Robomog on March 12, 2024, 05:15:43 AM

Thanks Mr Gimper  :smiley: :smiley:

Mog
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