Tag: Grumman Duck

• Grumman Duck – Part Three – A Riveting Build

  

  I mentioned in the first column of this build that I was not going to notice the raised rivets of this older Airfix kit – I have to say now that I have not adhered to this blasé attitude. In truth, I do notice them. And I love them. The choice of clear silver lacquer…

  Dick Stein

  March 21, 2019

  1:72 scale, Canadian aircraft, Civil aircraft, Colour Schemes, Lacquer, Model Airplane, Scale Models, Uncategorized

  Airfix, floatplane, Grumman Duck, Royal Mail

• Grumman Duck – Part One – The Civil Mould

  

  I have a suspicion that the Airfix Grumman Duck in 1:72 scale is an older mould – the raised rivet lines. Perhaps a Matchbox kit re-issued. I also find that as I am an older modeller – it doesn’t bother me in the slightest. That is the fine legacy of being able to build the…

  Dick Stein

  March 18, 2019

  1:72 scale, Canadian aircraft, Civil aircraft, Colour Schemes, Model Airplane, Modelling Supplies, Painting, RCAF Wet Dog, Scale Models

  Airfix, bushplane, Canada, Grumman Duck