1/48 Academy CH-113

Gallery Article by Shawn "phantom" Weiler on Mar 6 2013

 

 

This is a Academy KV-107 modified into a CH-113.  Best thing about this kit is most of the Canadian required stuff is in fact in the KV-107 kit. 

No instructions on where and what to use. You get to figure that on your own. Really, look for the parts marked "Do not use." Use them. But check your photo references.

 

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One part not included is the correct tail and APU.  Belcher Bits comes to the rescue with a resin replacement.  I also used Belcher Bits for the correct decals.  This being a CH-113 in service in the late 70's very early 80s before the bright yellow paint job became common.

Also used was the very nice Eduard photo etch. Unfortunately once the canopy is in place you can't see the extra money you spent, save it.

"phantom"

      

Photos and text © by Shawn "phantom" Weiler