Some of my civil aircraft builds. Most of these are older builds and may not be the best but they are examples of what is available. I have been collecting and building general aviation kits for many years.
To start a couple cubs in 1/48. In back an Entex/Minicraft Super Cub on wheel skis. In front a Hobbycraft Canada J-3 with tundra tires
The skis came from a 1/72 DhC Beaver but fit nicely. I am still trying to make a set of snowshoes to strap onto the struts for the walk home.[:)]
Nice sturdy looking models there. Happy Holidays “heepey”
Thats a good lookin pair of cubs ya go there heepy. I’m glad to see you started this thread, as I was going to do it myself earlier and didnt get it done. I’ll get my shots of my 787 up when I get a chance.
Cute little fellas aren’t they.
Heepey,
Both planes look very well done!
If you have any unbuilt airliner kits in your stash, you should enter the Airliner GB: Click Here
Or at least check it out!
Ah! very nice. Just finished the hobbycraft J-3, and have the Revell 1:32 supercub in the queue.
Don, looking forward to information about the Revell 1:32 super cub. I’ve been looking at that kit in the Alaska State Troopers paint. Curious to how the kit actually is before I run out and buy it.
Looks beautiful in the box and am anxious to start it. Saw one converted to a J-3, but it was not very accurate- needs a lot of work to make it a J-3, but it looks like a good build as the super. I intend to put a lot of extra detail on it, especially under cowl, and build with one segment of cowl open.
Don hopefully when you get started on the Super you will start a thread on it to let us see how it goes.
Group shot, all 1/48
Entex / Minicraft Bonanza. Markings done with automotive striping tape.
Entex / Minicraft Cherokee 140 also done with automotive striping tape.
Old AMT Gull-Wing Stinson
Another old AMT Locheed Vega on floats. These were used as bush planes in Alaska in the 30’s until the termites got to them.
Entex / Minicraft Cessna 172 on floats. The bare metal foil did not stick well on the floats.
Lindberg Grumman Goose with reshaped tail feathers. These are used as bush planes in many parts of Alaska. This one is painted like one that I got to ride in in the late 60’s.
