1/72 Airfix Dehavilland Heron Mk2 Raspberry Ripple

1
April 13, 2021
As the kit hasn't arrived yet and the decals arrived this morning I decided to dig these props out and prep them for painting.
I need to create a spinner cone for them but I think I may have what's needed in the soares
2
April 13, 2021
The antenna I found in the spares, looks experimental, and the bomb will be modified to a pod with various sensors in.
3
May 9, 2021
The kit arrived today and the first thing I did was build the engines and test fit the props.
Time will tell if this bad girls hit the floor or not!
4
January 8, 2022
The hole in the fuselage has been filled and sanded.
The wings have been built and the engjnes have now been built and installed.
I've been test fitting the props and I'm very happy with how they fit!
5
January 14, 2022
Now it's time to put the PC-12 Winglets on.
6
January 14, 2022
Voila!
7
January 14, 2022
Here is a test shot to see if I like the overall profile and look of the aircraft.
8
January 14, 2022
I gotta say although it's not even close to being near finished, I am very happy with the result so far!
9
January 14, 2022
Obviously the joins between the airfix wing and Amodel Winglet will need a heck of alot if blending in, filling and sanding!
10
January 14, 2022
But the future is looking good on the Heron!
11
January 18, 2022
After filling the winglet joins I decided to give her a test fit.
Bare in mind the wing slots are very loose and the whole wing on both sides will be alot more raised than in the photo.
12
January 23, 2022
Right, I think that's the sanding and blending all done!

Comments

13 13 April 2021, 02:10

Ray Seppala
Interesting build Adam, are you adding A400 props to the Heron, bit confused?

13 April 2021, 04:33

Cuajete
I am also confused like Ray, but the project sounds well.
Following.

13 April 2021, 18:49

Tony Stark Author
Yes I am.
The 1/144th A400M props are about the right size to fit onto the 1/72 Heron.
They will be one of hopefully many modifications I will do to this Heron to make it a true test aircraft hence why I am going to paint it in the Raspberry Ripple test scheme.

15 April 2021, 09:36

Cuajete
Thanks, Adam 👍

15 April 2021, 11:19

Tony Stark Author
Your welcome Cuajete.

15 April 2021, 15:29

Ray Seppala
OK! well I am looking forward to see how it turns out! I am doing something similar with a heavily modified P-3 🙂

20 April 2021, 21:12

Tony Stark Author
Ray Seppala you should definitely finish your P-3 in Raspberry Ripple colours!

20 April 2021, 21:39

Hekafi1932
I live whif ideas, subbed

9 May 2021, 05:04

Gary Kitchen
😄 thought those were palm trees as I cycled through the newsfeed. As if this Heron had flown south for the winter to tropical climes. Love the Raspberry Ripples though. Taking a seat. 👍

9 May 2021, 07:07