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.
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Jeff Bailey said on March 14, 2017
Sweet little puddle jumper. Well done, Allan!
Allan J Withers said on March 14, 2017
Thanks Jeffry.
Craig Abrahamson said on March 14, 2017
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.
Allan J Withers said on March 14, 2017
Was it one of those your dad flew, do you have any pic's ?
Craig Abrahamson said on March 15, 2017
Yep...he flew a Norseman, but that was, as I said, like 50 years ago, so, no...unfortunately I have no pics (only memories).
Allan J Withers said on March 15, 2017
Thanks Craig, I read your comments on other Norseman posts.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on March 14, 2017
Allen, good to see one built. Nice flawless finish. Struts a little too short?
Allan J Withers said on March 14, 2017
Thanks Bernard, yes just a bit !
John Healy said on March 14, 2017
Nice smooth paintwork and well done borders between the OD and NG.
Allan J Withers said on March 14, 2017
Thanks John.
neil foster said on March 14, 2017
Nice job Allen,very well finished I have the same kit in my gallery in Israeli markings, check it out.
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Allan J Withers said on March 14, 2017
Thanks Neil, will do.
Greg Kittinger said on March 14, 2017
Another nice one Allen!
Allan J Withers said on March 14, 2017
Thanks Greg.
Robert Royes said on March 14, 2017
Nice work sir!
Allan J Withers said on March 14, 2017
Thanks Robert.
George Williams said on March 14, 2017
You replaced the engine, and a few other things, and it's almost out of the box... excellent work, Allan.
Allan J Withers said on March 14, 2017
Thanks George, just a few mod's, nothing major.
Bernd Müller said on March 16, 2017
Excellent as the Lightning, well done Allan !
Allan J Withers said on March 16, 2017
Thanks Bernd.