Airframes
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HS Andover C1, 46 Squadron, RAF, 1970's.
Username Airframes.
Name Terry.
Category Judge non-competing.
Model HS Andover C1
Kit S&M Models Andover C1 resin kit.
Scale 1/72nd
Accessories Decals from spare decals files and kit.
This will be one of two Andover models I've been commissioned to build for Grp.Capt Dougie Barr, of 46 Squadron Association, being serial number XS 603, as she appeared during the early 1970's. The second build will be the same airframe, in its later guise as a calibration aircraft with 115 Sqn, when painted in a colourful red and white scheme, which is for Dougie himself. Depending how this first build goes, and given enough time, the second model may also be entered into this GB.
The Andover was a twin turbo-prop military derivative of the very successful Avro 748 airliner, and served for many years as a tactical transport and paratrooping aircraft. Equipped with a tail gate and unique 'kneeling' undercarriage, large freight items, including vehicles up to the size of a Land Rover, could be easily loaded and air dropped, and there was a single paratroop exit door on the port side.
I only got to do one jump from an Andover, in Germany in 1973, and coincidentally it appears that Dougie was the Navigator on that sortie, and XS603 was very likely the aircraft used !
Although I've used resin detail items before, this will be the first time I've built an all resin kit, so new ground for me, with new techniques and skills to acquire. Although resin wheels and white metal landing gear and props are provided, Dougie wants the model to be finished "wheels up,", mounted on a plinth, so at least that should reduce a little of the work load.
Pic of the simple kit box below, and pics of the Andover and kit parts will follow in the next post.
Username Airframes.
Name Terry.
Category Judge non-competing.
Model HS Andover C1
Kit S&M Models Andover C1 resin kit.
Scale 1/72nd
Accessories Decals from spare decals files and kit.
This will be one of two Andover models I've been commissioned to build for Grp.Capt Dougie Barr, of 46 Squadron Association, being serial number XS 603, as she appeared during the early 1970's. The second build will be the same airframe, in its later guise as a calibration aircraft with 115 Sqn, when painted in a colourful red and white scheme, which is for Dougie himself. Depending how this first build goes, and given enough time, the second model may also be entered into this GB.
The Andover was a twin turbo-prop military derivative of the very successful Avro 748 airliner, and served for many years as a tactical transport and paratrooping aircraft. Equipped with a tail gate and unique 'kneeling' undercarriage, large freight items, including vehicles up to the size of a Land Rover, could be easily loaded and air dropped, and there was a single paratroop exit door on the port side.
I only got to do one jump from an Andover, in Germany in 1973, and coincidentally it appears that Dougie was the Navigator on that sortie, and XS603 was very likely the aircraft used !
Although I've used resin detail items before, this will be the first time I've built an all resin kit, so new ground for me, with new techniques and skills to acquire. Although resin wheels and white metal landing gear and props are provided, Dougie wants the model to be finished "wheels up,", mounted on a plinth, so at least that should reduce a little of the work load.
Pic of the simple kit box below, and pics of the Andover and kit parts will follow in the next post.
