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

(See the bottom of the page for submission guidelines)

Jim Tanner from Orleans, Ontario, sent in this photo of his P2V-7 Neptune in RCAF AB+3 Era markings from the 1950's using the Hasegawa kit using a customized CMAD set # 123. The model was built for the Neptune Survivors Luncheon at CFB Greenwood in June 2008.  Jim's comments: 

"A bit more flash and the usual pin marks to fill/sand out. It needs little adjustments to make it Canadian but it's pretty straightforward. I used Testors enamels for the most part with metal areas done with Alclad II and some Bare Metal Foil. The interior was painted with Vallejo acrylics. All clear parts were dipped in Future. The base was one I had from an old AMT/ERTL kit and the Neptune is super-glued and pinned to it for stability as it has to travel. I used 6 lb monofilament fishing line for any wiring. Typical raised line 1980's kit."

Nice work, Jim!! I am sure it will look good next to the real one in Greenwood!

This 1:72 scale Lockheed PV-1 Ventura was built by Vic Scheuerman of Sherwood Park, Alberta and represents an aircraft from 149 Sqn based at Prince Rupert, British Columbia in 1943. Vic used the Academy kit, CMAD set # 097 and Model Master paints to finish it off. The real Ventura 2195 is currently being restored to flying condition by the "Ventura Memorial Flight Association".

Graham Symmonds of Anthem, Arizona, had the following to say about his 1:144 scale Anigrand C-17:

"This is Anigrand’s C-17 made up as Canadian CC-177 number 177704 – the final of four deliveries of new cargo transports for the Canadian Forces.  The kit is all resin – this is the first time I have built an all resin kit – the many things I have learned will be applied to the next go around!  

The kit is pretty basic, but still pretty challenging to construct – identifying various blobs of resin and where to cut was a constant challenge.  Many times I suffered the old problem of cutting twice and still being too short.  The instructions are non-existent (one schematic picture with some labeling) but I guess that is what one must expect from a cottage industry kit.  

As a note – the tail plane makes this model very rear-heavy.  I realized this late and had to drill up through the front wheel well to add a pile of lead weights (stolen from my son’s tackle box – shh!).  The drilling and manipulation caused all sorts of dust to fly about the cockpit and stick to the windscreen.  Other than that, the most difficult part was getting the beast to sit on all 14 wheels – I think I achieved about 75% - but luckily the aircraft sits so low and the wheel well doors cover the mistakes well.

I added a bunch of antenna and bumps from various spares of various scales.  There’s three bizarre mushroom antenna that are made from some rod and 1/35 leopard tank photo-etch smoke generator covers.  

The markings are from CanMilAir Decals – they need to be coated with MicroScale Liquid Decal.  I was skeptical about this actually working but I must say those decals are the best I have ever worked with.  The carrier film is strong enough to allow some pretty aggressive moving and then they snug right down.  Totally impressive.  

Overall, I think it captures the look of the CC-177 well – a nice addition of a new aircraft in the Canadian inventory."

All  three photos above were sent in by Allan Sauer, from Seattle, Washington and all are in 1:144 scale. Allan had the following to say about each one:

"The CF-18 Hornet is the 1/144 Revell Germany kit and was painted with Tamiya spray cans. Light Ghost Grey and Haze Grey were used.

The D-Day Challenger is also a 1/144 Revell Germany kit and was painted with Tamiya Dark Blue spray paint. It looks more black in the picture than it really is and if I had it to do over again I'd use a lighter blue.

The 402 Sqn P-51 Mustang is a 1/144 Platz kit and went together smoothly. I can't remember what color blue I used but think it may have been Testors Model Master Blue Angel Blue.

I absolutely love your decals, keep up the great work!"

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