Noorduyn Norseman, A71-6, 4 Communications Unit RAAF Archerfield Qld 1945.
1/72 Matchbox, almost OOB, I replaced the intermediate wing struts with sprue, replaced the engine and fitted 0.010" brass tailplane bracing wires, finished in MM and Revell enamels with Future and Xtra flat over Aussie and Ventura decals from the spares box.
Sweet little puddle jumper. Well done, Allan!
Thanks Jeffry.
Don't see many of these beasts modeled, Allan...my dad flew one (I got a lotta rides in it) in the 60's-70's in our hometown. There was a sport parachuting outfit based at the airport there and they had a couple of these they used for the jumpers.
Was it one of those your dad flew, do you have any pic's ?
Yep...he flew a Norseman, but that was, as I said, like 50 years ago, so, no...unfortunately I have no pics (only memories).
Thanks Craig, I read your comments on other Norseman posts.
Allen, good to see one built. Nice flawless finish. Struts a little too short?
Thanks Bernard, yes just a bit !
Nice smooth paintwork and well done borders between the OD and NG.
Thanks John.
Nice job Allen,very well finished I have the same kit in my gallery in Israeli markings, check it out.
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Thanks Neil, will do.
Another nice one Allen!
Thanks Greg.
Nice work sir!
Thanks Robert.
You replaced the engine, and a few other things, and it's almost out of the box... excellent work, Allan.
Thanks George, just a few mod's, nothing major.
Excellent as the Lightning, well done Allan !
Thanks Bernd.