Author Topic: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza  (Read 2380 times)

Offline KiwiZac

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1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« 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.

Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Untitled by Zac Yates, 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...
« Last Edit: October 26, 2018, 05:51:38 AM by KiwiZac »
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Offline elmayerle

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2018, 01:49:10 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #3 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!

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2018, 04:50:30 AM »
Mmmmm nice, very pretty aircraft, beautiful build.....

Would like to see this aircraft in 1/72

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2018, 09:17:00 AM »
Very nice Zak   :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #6 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.

Offline Camthalion

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2018, 03:51:57 PM »
nice one

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2018, 07:00:57 AM »
I thought the first picture was of the full size original!

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2018, 07:51:29 AM »
Shrink ray!  ;)
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Offline KiwiZac

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Re: 1/48 RAAF Beechcraft Bonanza
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2018, 08:32:21 PM »
Thank you all for the kind comments. I was hoping this build would catch some attention!

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.
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