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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #75 on: September 19, 2026, 11:02:26 PM »
Oh, I buy 3D printed accessories, I just don't design & print my own modifications.  ;)

This is for several reasons;
1: I'm a perfectionist, in some ways, & would not be satisfied with anything other than a near-top-end resin printer;
2: Although I understand learning new things is good for the brain as one ages, I don't have the mental space to learn 3D design;
3: With the way things have gone in the world lately, I don't have the spare cash; &
4: The missus would kill me.
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #76 on: September 20, 2026, 12:29:59 AM »
Quote from: Old Wombat on September 19, 2026, 11:02:26 PM
Oh, I buy 3D printed accessories, I just don't design & print my own modifications.  ;)

This is for several reasons;
1: I'm a perfectionist, in some ways, & would not be satisfied with anything other than a near-top-end resin printer;
2: Although I understand learning new things is good for the brain as one ages, I don't have the mental space to learn 3D design;
3: With the way things have gone in the world lately, I don't have the spare cash; &
4: The missus would kill me.

 ;D ;D ;D Oh, I hear you there mate, especially point #4. ;D ;D ;D
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #77 on: Yesterday at 02:28:02 AM »
Guy-in-Back/Weapon Officer's name is done!  :icon_music:  :icon_music:  :icon_music:

22 teeny-tiny characters!  :-\


Actually, the most difficult part is cutting them out - white decals on very pale blue backing paper.  :o
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #78 on: Yesterday at 02:38:29 PM »
Photo's!  :smiley:



















The Zealandia roundel:



As usual, Click image(s) for larger view.
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #79 on: Yesterday at 02:51:46 PM »
This build mainly honours the New Zealander members (that I know of) over on What If Modellers & Brian Ross (rickshaw) ... & 816 Sqn.

But mostly Phill, as we talked(wrote) about this build quite a lot over a couple of years. Unfortunately he never got to see it built, I hope it lives up to his expectations!


Pilot:                   Rick (Really) Lowe = Rick Lowe
Weapons Officer:  Phill (Wardukw) Harrison = Wardukw
Z.A.C.:                KiwiZac
BR(-26K):           rickshaw (Brian Ross)
Kiwi Herder:        Ian the Kiwi Herder

816:                   the RAN FAAs former front-line Grumman S-2E/G Tracker squadron, VS-816 (I worked on Trackers in VS-851 after 816 was decommissioned)
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Offline Buzzbomb

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #80 on: Yesterday at 04:19:52 PM »
Just too cool.

Kiwi and Silver Fern on Roundel is a nice touch and great homage work as well with the crew  :smiley:
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #81 on: Yesterday at 05:26:33 PM »
Thanks, mate!  :icon_alabanza:
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #82 on: Yesterday at 07:05:01 PM »
Great work mate and the personalised decals are truly touching!  :icon_alabanza: :smiley:
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #83 on: Yesterday at 08:14:22 PM »
Thank you, good Sir!  :icon_alabanza:


I should point out that only two of the gentlemen are deceased, Brian (Australian) & Phill (New Zealander).
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Reply #84 on: Yesterday at 10:51:35 PM »
Very well done. As Claymore said, very touching.
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