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Over 40
years of modelling some airframes get built more then others. Phantoms, Hornets,
Starfighters and Tomcats come to mine. But one model I have made now 6 times in
the exact same markings is the Hobby Craft Avro Arrow.
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The
Arrow obtained almost mythical status amongst conspiracy types and aviation
enthusiasts. Its speed and potential back in the late 50s was indeed
something that had the possibility of breaking most records. But for many
reasons it never came to be. Only 5 airframes were finished with a couple more
just days away from first flights. Then the program was shut down. Canada ended
up with Voodoos and life went on.
Hobby Craft is not
known for Hasegawa / Tamiya quality. They are however known for making Canadian
models that no one else will make, and of course models that require a lot of
putty and help. But if it was not for them the world would have no CF-100
Canucks, Beavers, and Arrows. Therefore I am happy to build them. Now, this kit
is a commission build so its soon to take off for someone else's home. But until
then I shall share it with you. Over the years my skills have improved. #205
shown in flight with this build is the one Arrow I have kept for myself over the
years. The others have met the scrap heap. Just like the real Arrows did back
over 50 years ago.
Shawn
"phantom" Weiler
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