1/24 scale DHC-2 Beaver actual build

[CrankyCrafstman]

Ok I got a little more done. I started on the interior walls and the floor. I also decided to cut out the two upper windows.

view showing upper windows and interior.

upper windows, they need a little refining.

another view of upper windows.

interior rear wall and floor.

floor runs all the way to the firewall. I  still have some more stuff to add. Thats it for know.

Ron G 

[harv]

I just love this build ! Such good surgery.....harv 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks Harv, much appreciated 

Ron G 

[Clunkmeister]

On 11/26/2019 at 5:24 PM, CrankyCrafstman said:

Small update

I got the motor and prop primed in black. I got the wing support struts made, I did use the large airfoil the small one looked wrong compared to photos of the real plane. I temporarily assembled it to see how big it is...its BIG! And I don't even have the floats on.

front view showing the wing support struts in place

veiw showing the  tail planes.

closer view of the engine and prop

I'm kind o leaning towards something like this for a paint scheme. What do you guys think?

Ron G 

 

Hey Ron, so far an awesome build, but may I point out one little thing...

You got the prop rotating the wrong way. Pratts all rotate clockwise as seen from the cockpit, counter clockwise as seen from outside.

I hate to be a party pooper, man, but you should be able to fix it quick enough.

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey Ernie 

 Yeah I know I noticed that just as I finished it. I'm just going to let it go for now. I my fix it later if I have time left over.

Ron G 

[Clunkmeister]

2 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey Ernie 

 Yeah I know I noticed that just as I finished it. I'm just going to let it go for now. I my fix it later if I have time left over.

Ron G 

Just say it’s powered by a British radial.

[CrankyCrafstman]

Yeah, but then it would fly on the wrong side of the road...lol

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all

I might be using this for the engine.

It all depends on how the 3D model will print. I'm going to try doing it in one piece and also in individual parts. I won't be doing the spark plug wires, oil cross-over tubes or the push rods. I will be adding those using ANYZ plugs and wires along with small Albion tubing. Not sure how I will be doing the oil cross-over tubes yet. So what do you think?  I did another post on making these in different scales and maybe selling them.

Ron G 

[HubertB]

I answered in your other thread. If you need the whole rear accessories design, I have done the design for 1/32.

Hubert

[CrankyCrafstman]

23 hours ago, HubertB said:

I answered in your other thread. If you need the whole rear accessories design, I have done the design for 1/32.

Hubert

Cool Hubert 

 This model stops at the intake tubes and  intake manifold, no carburetor or accessories, also no exhaust.

 You know that there is an excellent R-985 in 1/32 scale in the Kittyhawk Kingfisher kit.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Got a little more done. I started on the instrument panel, right now it's just the basic shape. I scratched up some rudder pedals, tgere not perfect but there the right shape. I did some work on the lower carburetor intake scoop. Here are some pics.

heres a shot through the pilots door.

shot through the starboard cargo door.

these are the pedals and the instrument panel.

added the vane in the center.

and a filter screen. Thats it for know.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Just a little more accomplished. I got the Starboard side of the float support struts done. Here are some pictures.

These are the float support struts. Port on the right and Starboard (modified) on the left. 

Port support strut as it comes in the kit.

Starboard support strut modified. I used some 1/4" wide aluminum airfoil tubes for the front three supports and a piece of 1/8" diameter aluminum tube for the rear support strut. I used 1/8" x 1/8" plastic angle, rebent to the correct angle, for the steps. Every thing is held together with CA super glue.

Here they are attached to the fuselage.

close-up of the front support.

Close-up of the rear support.

View showing them with the float attached.

First coat of grey primer.

Here's another view showing the support and float. Now I have to make the other side and rig them. All for now be back when I get some more done.

Ron G 

[harv]

.....harv 

[Jeff]

Ron, I hope this helps, there is a ton of external structure on the Edo floats, and also here is the general rudder and attachment systems.............

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks Jeff 

 Those will come in handy when I get to that part of the build.

Ron G 

[Anthony in NZ]

Loving this Ron!  Awesome mods you are making...might try and locate one of these kits sometime.  You are inspiring me!

[CrankyCrafstman]

2 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said:

Loving this Ron!  Awesome mods you are making...might try and locate one of these kits sometime.  You are inspiring me!

Hey Anthony 

 There was one on Ebay, it was the white plastic one, same model just different plastic. It was going for $60.00 US plus shipping the last I saw it. If its still available GRAB IT! They are extremely rare.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Got a little more done on the Beav' today. Got the elevators cut out and the angular stabilizer fins on the tail planes.

well that's it for know. Be back soon.

Ron G 

[Anthony in NZ]

22 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey Anthony 

 There was one on Ebay, it was the white plastic one, same model just different plastic. It was going for $60.00 US plus shipping the last I saw it. If its still available GRAB IT! They are extremely rare.

Ron G 

Thanks Ron, I couldn't find it, I am guessing someone beat me to it!  Quite fancy doing an RNZAF Antarctic Flight one on ski's.

Anyway, timing probably wasn't very good for me money-wise as I have just forked out a pile of dough on parts for my Auster rebuild.  I shall enjoy watching your beautiful work and hopefully one will turn up when I can afford it LOL

Cheers Anthony

[CrankyCrafstman]

Keep hunting Ebay you never know one might pop up. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Got a little more done. I started on the rudder and some more work on the tail planes. Here are some pictures.

I made the pivoting part of the tail planes.

Another view showing the tail planes.

View showing the pivoting area of the tail planes.

Here's the rudder.

View of the rear of the plane.

Same view with the rudder attached.

Same view with the rudder and tail planes.

I also started the cutouts for the wing landing lights. I have to make clear covers for these. I have some lights from a 1/48 scale p-47 with lenses that I'm going to use for the landing lights, there just the right size to fit inside of the wing. Well that's all for know. Be back when I get some more done.

Ron G 

[harv]

Noice !!.....harv

[CrankyCrafstman]

On 12/6/2019 at 1:27 PM, Anthony in NZ said:

Loving this Ron!  Awesome mods you are making...might try and locate one of these kits sometime.  You are inspiring me!

Hey Anthony found this on Ebay 

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=1%2F24+scale+beaver+kit&_trksid=p2380057.m4084.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.X1%26%23x2f%3B24+scale+be.TRS0

Ron G 

[Captain Boogaloo]

Well, looks like that one went PDQ! And sadly the dehavilland dreams website ( the only source of this kit?) Is permanently saying "we'll be right back"....only they aint! A real shame. Wish I'd got one year's ago! Will have to be content with reading Your great build, Ron!

Blue Skies!

Captain Boogaloo

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey Capt.

It still allows you to bid, so I placed a bid, if I win I will put it up for sale on here.

Ron G