1/72 Pipers and other L-birds.

[Jan Kytop]

My warmest thanks to RyanShort1, who suggested this aircraft for my collection and offered me the model.


Here's the BIG Stinson, the first of the L-birds, the Stinson L-1 (ex O-49) Vigilant, first flown in 1940, inspired by the Fieseler Storch and built in 324 examples.
Stinson L-1 Vigilant - Wikipedia

The model (Murph'sModels) represents the ambulance version.


To be consistent with the other models in my post concerning size and appearance, I've made 3 modifications:
It's reduced to 1/72 scale, I redecorated the canopy and replaced the engine with a photo of the real thing but this is optional.
I represented my model with the sunshades deployed in the greenhouse as seen on a photo in the Signal squadron on the L-birds.


It's a good, fairly easy model, except for the assembly of the wing-greenhouse-fuselage section that deserves close attention.
That's how I did it:
I made the wing in one piece with the dihedral, then threaded it through the assembled greenhouse.
Then I glued it to the fuselage.
I have a little problem with the oil cooler. I think the piece is too small for the model. Isn't that right?

[gomidefilho]

Awesome model! I have Scissors and Planes version to build, but If Ryan make a sale version I purchase.

Extraordinary work as always Jan!

[Jan Kytop]

Thank you!


Vaguely evoked in connection with the Husky, its improved successor, this is the Super Cub.
The Piper PA-18 or Piper Super Cub is the worthy successor to the J-3. More spacious, more powerful, it replaced the J-3 from 1949 onwards and was a resounding success.
Piper PA-18 Super Cub - Wikipedia



Here are 3 Super Cubs, all Belgian and all glider tugs.
One for the army, the other two for the renowned Saint Hubert gliding center.
Centre National de Vol a Voile – N'en revez plus, volez!

Fiddlersgreen models, the two civilians are redecorations from the "Maquettes en papier" forum.
Le forum en papier - Page d’index

[RyanShort1]

Originally Posted by gomidefilho

Awesome model! I have Scissors and Planes version to build, but If Ryan make a sale version I purchase.

Extraordinary work as always Jan!

I'll start working on getting it up.

[gomidefilho]

Originally Posted by RyanShort1

I'll start working on getting it up.

Very nice!

[Jan Kytop]

For your viewing pleasure, a small American Cub (N28118) with pretty 1943 North Africa-style colors.
DGA model!

[Jan Kytop]

The Piper NE-2 is a US Navy L-4 grasshopper.
On this model, you can see the rare red-bordered American roundel, which was only in use from June to August 1943.
A DGA model.

[gomidefilho]

Another great pair of L-4!!!

[Jan Kytop]

Thank you my friend!


A Piper L-4 Grasshopper in British colors this time.
A Fiddlersgreen model.

[Jan Kytop]

Boubou, the moose, is my daughter's favorite stuffed animal.


Boubou the moose is an aviation enthusiast. He owns his own plane, a Druine Turbulent.




He also owns a glider.


Wishing to take part in the L-birds rally planned to commemorate June 6th 1944 and honor the memory of Canadian soldiers, he has just bought a superb Canadian Piper Cub which he has (barely) customized, see the Piper emblem on the tail.
A DGA model.