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Gary Barling, Ottawa ON
Triceratops
No model number, unit or location, but a LONG time ago! Close to 1/24th scale. The little “time traveler” is placed to provide a sense of the actual size of the beast.
Webmaster note: Legend has it that Gary was actually on-site doing live research of this subject!
12-Pounder
12-Pounder Napoleon cannon, American Civil War, 1862. Verlinden resin kit, 120mm
Wagon 3
Wagon 3 was done up for a friend of mine. He is involved with 15mm Civil War Wargaming. Horses and all, the “model” measures less than 3 inches. Wagon markings are a combination of a die-punched red circle (First Division, I Corps, Army of the Potomac, 1863) and lettering via my laser printer. The wagon is loaded with balsa boxes. Yes, there is plastic in it, the reins are thin plastic tape!
Ram 1/35 8th NB Hussars
The Ram tank is another 8th NB Hussar vehicle, as it appeared in England. It is a resin kit mated to the suspension and lower hull of the Tamiya M3 Grant. 1/35
Sherman 8th NB Hussars
The Sherman is of the 8th New Brunswick Hussars (Princess Louise's), used during the Italian campaign. Pretty much out of the box, with a few extras like the tow cable added. Markings are painted (mask, airbrush).
M4A3E8 Sherman Royal Canadian Dragoons
M4A3E8 Sherman of 'D' Squadron, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Korea, 1954. Dolna, is the name of the driver's newly-born daughter. I was able to confirm the models details with the driver, then-Trooper (retired Sergeant) Don McNeil, who has settled in Petawawa.
Centurion Mk 5
Centurion Mark 5, 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's), CFB Petawawa, 1969. Legend resin kit, 1/35th scale
M113A1 - Sarajevo 1/35
M113A1 - Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1992. 1/35th scale
Whitley Mk V 1/72
Whitley Mk V, modified to train paratroops at Ringway, Manchester, 1943. Members of the 1st Cdn Para Bn almost certainly trained with this aircraft in the fall of 1943. The model is currently on display at the Canadian Airborne Forces Museum, Petawawa. 1/72 scale
Avro Lancaster 1/48
Avro Lancaster, Andrew Mynarski Memorial
contract build Tamiya 1/48th scale kit
135 Sqn RCAF Hurricane XII 1/48
Hurricane Mk. XII, 135 (Bulldog) Squadron, RCAF, kit by Hasegawa 1/48, FlightDecs decals, Ultracast propeller and gearbox resin parts.
407 Sqn RCAF Hudson Mk V 1/72
Lockheed Hudson Mk V, 407 Squadron RCAF, coastal strike operations 1942, England. Italeri kit, 1/72nd scale.
306 Sqn RAF Spitfire IIb
A Spitfire IIb, 306 Sqn RAF, 1941. Flown by Polish pilot Tadeusz Rolski. The kit is a Tamiya Vb, backdated by using Ultracast resin items: spinner, propeller blades, exhausts, cannon, rudder and fabric ailerons.
401 Sqn Spitfire Vb 1/48
This 401 Squadron Spitfire is the 1/48th Hasegawa Mark Vb kit. It is a presentation aircraft “Corps of Imperial Frontiersmen”, as provided on the kit decal sheet. It is built straight out of the box, except for a vacuum formed canopy. The camouflage scheme is at variance with the kit instructions; photos appear to show what I have applied.
403 Sqn Spitfire IX 1/72
The Spitfire IX is an “out of the box” model in 1/72nd scale. The aircraft was flown by 403 Squadron in 1943/44.
Cy's Spitfire 601 Sqn RAF 1/72
“Cy's Spitfire” is the 1/72nd Hasegawa Mk. VIII. It represents the aircraft flown by my uncle (601 Squadron RAF, Naples, Italy, 11 March 1944). On that day he achieved a victory over an FW 190 near Rome. He served with the RCAF, but was on loan to the RAF at the time. Custom decals were used for the squadron codes and the 601 Squadron emblem on the fin.
414 Sqn RCAF Mustang I 1/48
The Accurate Miniatures 1/48th scale Mustang Ia, was backdated to a Mark I using replacement leading edge inserts, a nose panel with .50 cal machines guns and new propeller blades and spinner. The resin parts are produced by Ultracast. Decals are by Arrow Graphics. This is a 414 Squadron RCAF Mustang I, flown by F/O Hills over Dieppe in August of 1942. On this day, he scored the first victory recorded by a Mustang.
Fokker DR.I 1/32
Fokker DR.I Triplane, finished as the aircraft used by Oblt. Lothar von Richthofen in March, 1918. Lothar was the younger brother of Manfred von Richthofen, the famous “Red Baron” Lothar finished the war with 40 victories. Roden 1/32 scale
Fokker DR.I 1/32
Fokker DR.I Triplane, finished as the aircraft used by Oblt. Lothar von Richthofen in March, 1918. Lothar was the younger brother of Manfred von Richthofen, the famous “Red Baron” Lothar finished the war with 40 victories. Roden 1/32 scale
Fokker EV 1/48
Fokker EV, a memorial build for Mr. Dan-San Abbott a massively-knowledgeable WW1 German aircraft marking enthusiast who passed away in early 2011.
Eduard 1/48th scale kit
Bf109G-10 1/48
Monogram 1/48 Bf109G-10, built OOB (out of the box), non-standard markings (with a replacement cowling and canopy, over painted fuselage markings) using EagleCals decals. This a/c was one of many that flew into Allied-controlled airstrips to surrender on 8. May 1945. Built for the sheer fun of it!
Mitsubishi Zero 1/48
This is the 1/48 Hasegawa kit, built to replicate the aircraft flown by Lt. Iida at Pearl Harbor. Extras include painted national insignia and carrier markings, and resin/PE folded wingtips.
CF-104 1/72
CF-104, a blitz-build OOB subject (54-hour timeframe to complete)
conducted by the Australian Capital Territory Scale Modellers' Society, Canberra
Hasegawa 1/72nd scale kit
Tornado F.3 RAF 1/72
Tornado F.3, Royal Air Force, Gulf War 1992. 1/72nd scale
PZL P11C Polish Air Force 1/48
The PZL P11C is the 1/48th scale Mirage kit that came out in mid-2003. It is finished as an aircraft of 161 Flight, Polish Air Force, in 1939. It is probable that Janusz Zurakowski (CF-105 test pilot) flew this aircraft while with 161 in late 1938.
PZL P11C Polish Air Force 1/48
The PZL P11C is the 1/48th scale Mirage kit that came out in mid-2003. It is finished as an aircraft of 161 Flight, Polish Air Force, in 1939. It is probable that Janusz Zurakowski (CF-105 test pilot) flew this aircraft while with 161 in late 1938.
Wrona Polish Air Force 1/48
Wrona, 1/48th scale scratchbuilt model of the Polish training glider used in the 1930's. This model will join the other seven models built for the Zurakowski Centre in Barry's Bay, Ontario.
RWD8 Polish Air Force 1/48
The RWD8 is 1/48th model based on the Mirage kit. The aircraft was used as a trainer for the Polish Air Force in the 1930's. On this type Janusz Zurakowski took his training. This model will join the collection of the Zurakowski Centre in Barry's Bay, Ontario.
IJN Type B1
The I-26, a Type B1 submarine of the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1942. This submarine surfaced off Vancouver Island and shelled the Estevan lighthouse in June of 1942, without effect. I-26 was sunk with all hands in Oct, 1944.
IJN I-16 1/700
Japanese Submarine - I-16 carrying a midget sub, destined for Pearl Harbor, December, 1941. 1/700th scale
Corvette HMCS Moncton 1/72
The corvette is HMCS Moncton, built for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city. It sports a camouflage scheme used on the Canadian west coast, and represents the ship as she appeared in the fall of 1944. The model is the Revell/Matchbox 1/72nd kit. It has been modified in many ways.
Junkers J.1, Imperial German Air Service, 1/32
A 1/32nd scale model of the Junkers J.1, Imperial German Air Service, October 1918. This particular aircraft is the last of its kind in the world, and is currently in storage at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa, Ontario.
Junkers J.1, Imperial German Air Service, 1/32
A 1/32nd scale model of the Junkers J.1, Imperial German Air Service, October 1918. This particular aircraft is the last of its kind in the world, and is currently in storage at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa, Ontario.