DHC-2 Beaver, Argentine Air Force, S&P design, repainted by Wireandpaper

[wireandpaper]

Originally Posted by Kevin WS

And it's the other way around for me - I am used to them with wheels!

Never ever seen a float or ski version in the flesh!

Here you will find all of them:

https://www.dhc-2.com/current_cover_page.htm

[-Jim G]

Originally Posted by Vinalssergio155

The FAA DHC-2 Beaver was the first rough aircraft to land in Antarctica.
On September 25, 1969 it departed from Matienzo base and later landed on the Marambio base runway.
The runway was made by a group of military personnel who with only picks and shovels and having tents as a shelter managed to build it.
In October of the same year an F-27 left from Rio Gallegos landing on the runway leaving the base inaugurated.
Feats of adventurous people who founded the foundations in that such a cold and inospito place. Bruno's design is very good, easy to build and fun. And special thanks to Pablo for his attention and generosity in giving me the model and repainting. Thousand thanks again.
The model is very nice, I Add a few things and it worked out pretty well.
Greetings, take care and thanks.

Nice Job on your Beaver model! I love the Antarctic Expeditions and have an Antarctic Beaver of my own:

[-Jim G]

[Mike1158]

I don't think that would work mate, a bit light in the floats department.

[Vinalssergio155]

Thanks so much for stopping by guys! Jim, I have seen your beaver on FB along with your magnificent constructions. Pablo gave me the link where there are almost 2000 versions, you can spend your life building these fantastic beavers.

[-Jim G]

Originally Posted by Mike1158

I don't think that would work mate, a bit light in the floats department.

The model pictured is resting on the ice of a frozen lake near my home last winter

[wireandpaper]

Here is another antarctic Beaver from the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition on board of the Soya.
The simple model was enlarged from 1/500 to 1/400.

ps: Clearly the overall red of the Argentinian Beavers would work better in case of need!

[Vinalssergio155]

Great job Pablo !! These I suppose must be more difficult to find with that color.