Tag: SUnderland

• Short Sunderland – Part Three – The Problem Of Dimension

  

  The choice of 1:72 scale to model for my collection is politic – I can only fit so much in a small space. Most of the aircraft can be built on a bench and shown on shelf. My new jigs make this a real pleasure. But occasionally the sheer scale of the subject defeats this…

  Dick Stein

  April 8, 2022

  1:72 scale, Canadian aircraft, design, Model Airplane, Modelling Supplies, Scale Models, subassembly

  cementation, jigs, SUnderland, wings

• Short Sunderland – Part Two – Like Painting A Fish

  

  Well, that’s what it reminded me of…as well it might – being a flying boat. If it was to go on water, a fish shape would be most a appropriate. The insides are bare, but at least they are decorated. And the windows will not fall inward. I’ve seen that trick too often not be…

  Dick Stein

  April 7, 2022

  1:72 scale, Canadian aircraft, design, Model Airplane, Painting, Scale Models, subassembly

  Airfix, cementation, SUnderland

• Short Sunderland – Part One – Hello 1961

  

  Another snap back to the past – in this case provided by a good friend. The Airfix Sunderland III. This is a later issue box than my original, but the parts are quite the same. This one is an 80’s version. I am hoping the decals have survived the decades, though to be sure they…

  Dick Stein

  April 6, 2022

  1:72 scale, Canadian aircraft, design, History, Model Airplane, Modelling Supplies, Scale Models

  Airfix, flying boat, RCAF, SUnderland