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Offline The Big Gimper

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RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« on: November 15, 2018, 02:41:33 AM »
The RCN CR5Y-1 Gander is a Convair built HS 125. High speed transport for Lobsters and other time sensitive seafood.  1/72 Airfix Dominie T.1.

WIP. Engines will be added after gloss coat and decals.


CR5Y-1-Gander-01 by Big Gimper, on Flickr


CR5Y-1-Gander-02 by Big Gimper, on Flickr




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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2018, 04:11:35 AM »
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« Last Edit: August 27, 2019, 12:49:38 PM by mundster »
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Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2018, 05:06:34 AM »
Oh my that's shaping up to be some real eye-candy!

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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2018, 02:03:35 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2018, 03:34:14 AM »
For a sec I thought the wood section under the tail was part of the tail - extra lobster-like
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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2018, 10:18:57 PM »
I'm calling this kit 99 44/100% done.

Here we have the RCN "Admiral's Gig". A Convair license built HS 125. This aircraft was stolen, I mean loaned to the head the RCN, Admiral R.C. Nesbit. (nice isn't when your initials are the same as the service).

Finished in RCN two greys plus high visibility orange. A nice cheat line along the fuselage. Paint scheme is a hybrid of RCN CS2F Trackers and T-33s. Decals are from Belcher Bits, Mike Grant and spares.  And yes, the yellow "NAVY" is legit. Sea Fury's had it.  Painted via hairy stick with Humbrol gloss cote.

This is the 1968 Airfix Dominie T.1. I think I am sucker for punishment for trying to take these old kits and turning them into a Rose.

I am still looking for 1/72 decal which would indicate a Flag Officer's ride.


RCN-CR5Y-1-01 by Big Gimper, on Flickr


RCN-CR5Y-1-02 by Big Gimper, on Flickr


RCN-CR5Y-1-03 by Big Gimper, on Flickr


RCN-CR5Y-1-05 by Big Gimper, on Flickr
« Last Edit: November 18, 2018, 10:41:19 PM by The Big Gimper »
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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2018, 11:39:52 PM »
I like that Carl, very nice  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2018, 12:01:14 AM »
Pure eye-candy all the way Mr Gimper!

I really like how those orange panels are set off by the black.

Yet more proof (as if any more were needed) that few things spice up an aircraft better than those magnificent maple leafs!

Very well done my friend!

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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2018, 01:48:33 AM »
 :smiley:

Now if only we can make your jokes as good... ;)
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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2018, 03:37:43 AM »
Snap !

I like taking old kits and making them look good,  and this Gander looks very gooooood,  very nice build Mr Gimper.


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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2019, 08:50:26 PM »
Taking in details.  Those colors make this baby pop after applying Humbrol Gloss Cote.  That your first choice in gloss ?
Fine eye for hybrid scheme.  Like a bunch.  :smiley:
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Re: RCN CR5Y-1 Gander
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2019, 09:51:24 PM »
Quote from: The Big Gimper on November 18, 2018, 10:18:57 PM
I am still looking for 1/72 decal which would indicate a Flag Officer's ride.

IIRC there's a Model Decal sheet that has a Hunter T.7 or T.8 Admiral's Barge scheme included. I'll have a look through what I have and see if I have that one.
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