Harvard 1/48 Revell Texan kit

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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Harvard trainer, originally RCAF3312 which was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy and assigned NAVY 827. 1/48 scale Texan kit used, with Tamiya yellow, cockpit green and flat black used as main colours. Decals from a few sources but mainly a Belcher Bits sheet.

This was built for a friend at work who’s Dad had flown these in his career with the Royal Canadian Air Force and Navy. His Dad passed a couple of weeks ago and I managed to finish the model and display base before his memorial last Sunday. It was an honour for my model to be displayed along with other mementos honouring this man. My friend was very pleased with the model, thankfully!

Enjoy the pictures. The PhotoBucket album is here. Comments welcomed.

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I really like the Texan. Nice work for a worthy cause.

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Well done!

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A unique piece of history a told in styrene is just awesome, how modelers can touch the human side of the spirit.

Toshi

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Beautiful job! The canopy masking is flawless. You should be proud of what you’ve done for your friend.

-Andy

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Nice fitting tribute.

Texans are one of my all time favorite aircraft and this one is beautiful

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Thanks for the positive comments. Much appreciated. Was a fun build. I learned a lot about Harvards and Texans in my research.

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Great looking model - I like subtle and “real” weathering.

BTW - I saw Texan in Cracow Polish Aviation Museum - I didn’t realize how big the plane is!