Photos and descriptions of finished models 
built by customers using CanMilAir Decals. 

(See the bottom of the page for submission guidelines)

Hugh MacDonald from Dalkeith, Scotland, built this 445 Sqn CF-100 Canuck using the 1:72 scale Hobbycraft kit. 
Hugh sent along these comments on the history of this particular Canuck:

"CF-100 Canuck 18322, along with 18321 and 18323, were ferried across the Atlantic via Iceland to the RAF Central Fighter Establishment in March 1955. It was the first time a Canadian-designed fighter aircraft had flown the Atlantic. After RAF evaluation, 18321 and 18322 were demonstrated at the Farnborough Air Show in August, then transferred to squadron duty. Canuck 18322 was operated by 445 Squadron in Marville initially, then 440 squadron. It caught fire on the runway at Zweibrucken on August 4th 1961 and was struck off as a result."

An outstanding build and a very attractive method of displaying it, Hugh! Thank you for sharing it.

Jeff Wilson from Ottawa, Ontario, sent this picture of his nicely done 1:48 CH-118 Iroquois using CanMilAir set # 051. Jeff also sent along these comments with the photo:

"This finished  CH-118 Red & White Rescue Iroquois '108' was my first 1:48 scale helo built using CanMilAir's decals. As always a quality set. However, I noticed after receiving them that a couple of the numbers and the CANADA were a little off size, so I contacted Bill and he concurred as to the size difference and promptly mailed out a corrected sheet that had been updated.
 
I started with the AMT/Ertl #6400 Bell UH-1D "Rescue 911". This kit is fairly well detailed with nice panel lines, removable cabin and cockpit doors with decent interior details.
 
In the interior, I added seat belts, straps, first aid kits, a fire extinguisher and a scratch built stretcher with straps. For the control panel I used a scaled down photo of a real instrument panel applied with white glue to kit panel, this really helped cover over the rather plain panel that came with the kit. I also added two 3.5 gram lead fishing weights inside the aft cabin area for proper balance. The main rotor required a great deal of fixing to enable it to rotate freely.
 
I also added the scratch built 'Bear paws' for the skids, a wire cutter on port side nose and a grab bar above cabin roof just before engine housing.
 
As far as the paints, I used Testors enamel Flat Red and Flat White for the body and Flat Black where needed. For the exhaust, I mixed some Rust with Gun Metal 20/80. For touch-ups on the bordering bands I used Insignia Blue FS35044. I finished up with Tremclad Clear Satin spray out of the can with very light passes. I used three coats in all, with 20 minutes between each coat.
 
This was a fun kit with no big hassles as everything fit into place where it should. Last, but not least are Bill's speedy corrections and service on the decals for this model. Thanks again, Bill."

Nice job, Jeff!  And thank you for noticing my sizing error, which has now been corrected for the benefit of all. 

"After completing a 1:72 Banshee in the two-tone grey RCN paint scheme [see Gallery 3], I knew I had to do another one soon. So here it is, my RCN Seafire built using the Hobbycraft Vickers Supermarine Seafire XV kit and CanMilAir set #054 in 1:48 scale.
 
The paints I used for airbrushing this Seafire were from Gunze and it was my first time using this brand and I was impressed with outcome. I used H333 EDSG on top and H335 Light Grey for the sides and lower surface. Included with the decal sheet is an informative pamphlet containing a list of which colours to use - very handy. Love the RCN colour scheme!
 
The Hobbycraft kit is a "plain jane" as for detail, but then I like to do my thing and add a little here and there on models I build. So I cut off and repositioned the wing flaps, ailerons, rudder, elevators, and cockpit door panel and I detailed the cockpit on my Seafire XV. Thanks again Bill. Happy Modeling!"

Another fine looking RCN model for your collection!  Bravo Zulu Jeff!

The first of three photos submissions, Michael Scullion from Barrie, Ontario, sent in this photo of his completed CC-115 DHC-5 Buffalo from 442 Sqn. Mike used a combination of kit decals and CanMilAir set # 144 to finish the 1:144 scale A-Model kit. 
Very nice work, Michael!

This second photo sent in by Michael Scullion from Barrie, Ontario, is this 1:144 scale Challenger commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. The Spitfire codes on the engine nacelles pay homage to  the Squadron's Honorary Colonel Charlie Fox. Michael used the Revell Germany kit and CMAD set # 029. 

The third photo sent by Michael Scullion from Barrie, Ontario, shows his 1:72 scale CT-111 Slingsby T67C Firefly built from the Dujin resin kit. Michael used CMAD set # 298 to finish it off.
Great work Michael !
 
For those considering adding this aircraft to their collection, I have received a couple of tips:
 
"... [the kit includes] three different engine cowlings that can be used, a USAF version, a T.3 and one for the Netherlands Flying Club.  All have slightly different features like air intakes, cooling intakes.  Looking through references the Canadian one would seem to be very similar to the T.3."
 
"... If anyone asks you about that Dujin kit, tell them to hollow out whichever nose they use, as they need all the space they can get to fill with weight to keep it off its tail.  I had to do it retroactively through the cockpit and it was much more difficult than it needed to be."
 

Claude Rivard from Winnipeg, Manitoba, sent in this striking Canadair North Star. Claude used his own cast resin engine nacelles and props from a Lancaster kit to convert the 1:144 scale Minicraft C-54 kit into a CL-44 North Star.  After painting the model with Testors flat white, silver and black, he applied CMAD sets # 117, 118 and 119. Lastly, a coat of Modelmaster Acrylic Clear Gloss sealed everything in. 
 
Outstanding job, Claude! I am glad to finally see a North Star in the Gallery!

Todd Pomerleau of Sarnia, Ontario has been busy building hypothetical Canadian Coast Guard aircraft for the "Coast Guard" group build on the "What-If'" forum. The photo above and the two below show his creations. All were built OOB and were painted using Humbrol enamels. Decals used were a custom combination of CMAD sets 204 & 205 with extra bits added and unnecessary bits removed.
 
Shown above is a 1:72 Hasegawa Grumman S2F-1 Tracker, below is a 1:72 Italeri Merlin HMA-1 and at the bottom is the 1:48 Trumpeter HH-65A Dolphin.

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