1/72 Hobbycraft DHC-3 OTTER |
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Gallery Article by Alex Bigey
on Sept 10 2003 |
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This
Canadian
workhorse first flew on december 12, 1951, as a high capacity successor of the
smaller DHC-2 Beaver. Before its stretched twin engined derivative, the DHC-6
Twin Otter, became De Havilland Canada's best seller during seventies, 466 units
rolled off the production line at Downsview, Ontario, plant. Such as its
predecessor, the Otter is a "bush" aircraft able to operate in the
most demanding environments, both in terms of terrain and weather. For
instance, it took a significant part in Antarctic exploration for numerous
countries. Old Otters are usually rebuilt and restored to service, and a
veritable industry has grown up around this activity, much of it being based in
the Seattle and Vancouver areas today.
Click on
images below to see larger images
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My Otter is the 1/72
Hobbycraft kit, which is of good quality and easy to build, however without too
much detail and with heavy engraving, as usual from that producer. Although very
attractive, I didn't use any of the two military liveries provided in
the box (US Army and Canadian Rescue), but a civilian one from Flighline, enclosed
with november 1998 issue of Airline Modeller magazine, featuring a currently
operating Points North Air aircraft.
Enjoy the photos.
Alex Bigey
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