1/48 Hobbycraft CF-100 Mk4a and MkV

Gallery Article by Shawn "phantom" Weiler on Feb 21 2011

 

Built for the "On Canadian Wings group build" are these two CF-100 Canucks. Back in the days when Canada had one of the biggest air forces on earth. Avro built almost 700 of  these all weather interceptors. All but a few dozen that went to Belgium served here in Canada or with the RCAF in Germany. Unlike today where Hornets are nearing 30 years in service it seems these guys never lasted anywhere near as long. 18211 was taken "on strength"  in May of 1954 serving with 428 squadron until July of 1960 when it was disposed of. 18750 was taken on strength in May of 1958 with 416 squadron. 18750 was transferred to 425 squadron and served until October 1964 after which it became an instructional airframe.

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OK, it's a Hobbycraft kit. The only company which will do Canadian "almost only" airframes. Cockpit is lacking and you'll need lots of putty. But with work they look likes CF-100 clunks when assembled.

The decals where the only add ons that cost money. I used very nice decals from a company called SkyLancers. Excellent crisp colours and art work. Other things added were a couple support thingies in the cockpit of the 4a (short wing) which were visible as this version did not use the back seater windscreen that the 4b and Mk5 used. Another add on was the de-icer do-hickeys forward of the engines. The planes modeled represent 428 squadron which was disbanded never to see service again back in 1961 and 425 squadron which is one of only two surviving fighter squadrons in Canada today.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler

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Photos and text © by Shawn "phantom" Weiler