ITALERI 1:48 HARVARD MK.IV
An RCAF kite from the Goldilocks Aerobatic Team based out of RCAF Station Moose Jaw (Sask). The team was formed in 1962 and were designed as a parody of the famous “Golden Hawks” team. In 1964, with the conversion of pilot training to new Tutor jet trainers, the “Goldilocks” were disbanded. A nice build requiring very little filler. I modified the 2 pistol grip control columns into spade grips and found out at the end of the build that only the front one had the spade grip. I purchased an Ultracast long exhaust seen on the Mk.IV. The decals came from a fellow modeller and they in turn came from, I believe the Modelcraft 1/48 Harvard Mk.IV Goldilocks kit. The clear parts were a nightmare. If someone makes a mask set for these I would highly recommend purchasing them
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Robert Royes said on September 2, 2017
Nothing like a Harvard [T-6]. Great build!
George Henderson said on September 2, 2017
Thank you Robert
Craig Abrahamson said on September 2, 2017
Love that last pic, George…nice work.
George Henderson said on September 2, 2017
Thanks Craig
Terry Schuler said on September 3, 2017
Very nice George, (Is that Craig Sitting in one ?) Always liked the “Harvard” scheme, especially when its done well like this one is !
Craig Abrahamson said on September 3, 2017
No……you have to here to see that: http://imodeler.com/2014/06/t-6-stick-time/?action=edit&_wpnonce=be3db35da0
Craig Abrahamson said on September 3, 2017
Wrong link….this is the one you need to go to:
http://imodeler.com/2014/06/t-6-stick-time/
George Henderson said on September 3, 2017
Much appreciated Terry
Julian Shawyer said on September 3, 2017
Great Harvard. Looks really good and in that scheme.
George Henderson said on September 3, 2017
Thanks Julian
david leigh-smith said on September 3, 2017
Lovely build, George. That canopy looks a real horror to paint with all those curves, must have taken you ages to get as good as that.
George Henderson said on September 3, 2017
Thank you David. I’m off multi-panel canopies for a while, some kinda bubble-top next
Phil Steele said on September 3, 2017
George E-Z Masks has a couple of masking sets for the Harvard / Texan.
Smashing build !!
George Henderson said on September 3, 2017
Thank you very much Phil. Lordy Lordy, how I wish I had thought about those
Frederick J Seitz III said on September 3, 2017
ANOTHER, beauty by George Henderson Productions!!
George Henderson said on September 3, 2017
Thanks Frederick
Tom Cleaver said on September 3, 2017
Nice work. Myself I prefer the Monogram kit (where the rivets really are right), but this example of the Occidental kit is very nice indeed.
George Henderson said on September 3, 2017
Thanks Tom. I used the Mongram kit to do a RNAF aircraft, here…http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/222/The-Pink-and-the-Black–The-Royal-Newfoundland-Air-Force.aspx
Ferry Dierckxsens said on September 3, 2017
That’s a great build of a very nice aircraft. Quite a challenge to get the yellow in this nice shape. Great job!
George Henderson said on September 3, 2017
Thanks Ferry. I used Vallejo White Surface Primer followed by a few coats of Vallejo Gold Yellow
DE4EVER said on September 5, 2017
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Very nice work George, clean and sharp.
The paint work is just flawless, really like this one.
George Henderson said on September 5, 2017
Thank you kindly, sir
Greg Kittinger said on September 5, 2017
Love the Goldilocks Harvards – built one in 1/72 a while back, and I know what you mean about the canopy masking! Your build is very nice.
George Henderson said on September 5, 2017
Many thanks Greg
George Williams said on September 8, 2017
Very neat work there, George, that yellow is really good.
George Henderson said on September 9, 2017
Thank you George