The Twotter-line expands

With one DHC6 in the works, items are sourced for one more

With a set of LN-decals for one of the Twin Otters of Grønlandsfly in the buildbox, this one will be made as OY-POF in 1999. I had set my heart on one from 1988, but the decals are for the latter markings.
Just for comparison later on, here you have the 80’ies version

One thing that needs to be corrected is the size of the window(s) in the door(s) as these are smaller than the passengerwindows. I also need to decide if I want to make one with an airstair, or one with a double door. The double door has a window in both doors, the one with an airstair does only have a window in the right door, the left door being the airstair.

Here you have OY-BYO on the sea-ice at Upernavik before a runway was made on the island. The plane is being loaded/unloaded, both propellers at idle, even with the right engine running (to keep some heat and power during the groundstop)

next up will be some repetition of a basic DHC6 build, but I shall do my utmost not to repeat too many processes from the other DHC6 I have in progress

You are absolutely right George, one in 1/72 that is quite long in the teeth, and a resin 1/144 as far as I know. But there is a lot of different decals to choose from, and up till now I have found absolutely no AM parts! I am considering if it would be possible to work with someone to bring a few to the market.

Anyway, I worked there from 1988 till 1996 and again 1999-2001, first in Nuuk (godthåb), then Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), Narsarsuaq (Narsarssuak/Bluie West One), Kangerlussuaq (Sonderstrom Air Base), Qaarsut (near Uumannaq), Kulusuk (Bluie East Two?) and Constable Point, and visiting the settlements and towns from the far north in the west to half up the eastcoast.

The scenery is really something even on the ground 🙂 @gblair

Great kit. Erick have you considered modifying the kit's wind screen? The up right supports/ posts are way too thick and the front windows are too narrow because of it. Which, takes away from what is basically is a good kit. Match Box made kits that were pretty good in out line and you have to do the rest. I've been following this string as inspiration for my build.

I live near a airport that maintains DH Beavers and Otters. Changing out the floats for landing gear with ski's on occasions. Some of the single engine Otter's have been heavily modified with new tails similar to the twin engine version and they also get a new turbo bolted on up front.

Looking forward!

Well – enginenacelles has to wait as I got inspired to modify the windscreen

@stephen-w-towle asked last time if I had considered modifying this. And so, that became my day-off quest!

I started by filing the lower corners down and thinning the edges, as they are the most obvious error.

Now, with that done, I wondered what to do with the top. Many comments through time on the kit said it that the roof was too low, but I do not think so. It is the windscreen that is too high in my humble opinion.

To address that a template was made that insert a bit in that area. This has the added benefit that I can make a better cockpit ceiling. I suppose if I manage to make new windows they will be a lot better that the kitparts, making this an area that will be visible.

I can add that the rudder has been carved off as it will have to be corrected at the vertical stabilizer. More on that another time. Oh – and off camera the wings got glued and left in light pressure as they appeared to be bent a little.

And with that in progress attention may go to the nacelles next?

Thank you Stephen. I do not have the exact measurements on hand. I filed it down to the inner frame, and the lower part more or less aligns with the upper edge of the vertical part of the side-window. I may carve off some more - perhaps on the sidewindows. There is a balance between what I want and what is possible I think as it should be really thin but still giving somewhere to place the glue.

I will try to make an update tomorrow as I have spent the day working on the plane! - stay tuned @stephen-w-towle

Thank you @gkittinger - another update any minute now!

Some Brilliant work going on with the wind shield. Keep up the good work Erick.

Seats ready for details and paint

I managed to get a bit done on the seats yesterday

And with them all roughly assembled, they were located on the floor to check if they would do.

Here you have it all lined up;

Who would know it would be that munch fun to stroll down civvy street

And once again I really have no idea what is comin’ next – stay tuned