The Andover was the first aircraft I worked on when I joined the RNZAF and it also flew me to recruit training all those years ago. I've always liked the look of the aircraft as well so I treated myself to the resin S & M Andover when it came out.
The build was a real struggle from beginning to end (check out the links below if you're interested) and to be honest I'll never build another in this scale (perhaps in 1/144). But in the end I'm happy with how it turned out.
The aircraft is depicted as NZ7623 from No 42 Sqn RNZAF. I finished this in October 2015.
The Kit
- 1/72 S & M Andover - All resin with white metal undercarriage and props
Decals
- Old Models - really thick, close to sticker-like but they worked OK
- Ventura - a replacement roundel
Paint
- Mr Color and Mr Hobby for the main camouflage colours
- Tamiya for the black
- Gloss: Mr Hobby
- Flat Coat: Dullcoate
Weathering
- Not much, just a bit of oil paint for the
Build Threads
The Photos
Excellent rendition of the very business like Andover. There's one in the RNZAF museum near here, and from memory one also gave me a ride from Wellington to Woodbourne for recruit course. You've hidden the problems with the build well. Looks great. Was a very versatile aircraft ideal for Pacific Island operations.
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