De Havilland Canada DHC-8-3** Dash 8 (1/144)?

Kilmurray · 12-12-2005, 09:18 PM

Hello,

I am hoping someone can help me out. I am looking for a 1/144 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-3** Dash 8.

I did a quick search on the net, but have not found one… do they exist?

Thanks for any help on this matter,
Cheers
Paul

Planecrazy · 12-12-2005, 09:43 PM

Good luck. I don't think one is made either in diecast or plastic kit. The only plastic kit I know of is the 1/72 Hobbycraft of the series 100, An example is viewable here:

http://modelairliners.hypermart.net/...ct_Code=HC1345

Hogan and Long Prosper had nice pushfit examples of the series 100. I have one in British Airways livery. But they are in 1/200.

Good hunting.

Kilmurray · 12-13-2005, 02:50 PM

Hi Planecrazy,

Thanks for your help, but it looks like I am going to hit a dead end with this one (unless I build it myself, which is more than likely now).

I need 1/144 as that is the scale of the airport I am building (having a runway longer than the house is a 'minor' drawback though, and I'm pretty sure my partner wont appreciate the odd airbus taxing through the living room).

Thanks again,
Paul

spinner · 12-13-2005, 03:41 PM

Wow..............
I`m just reading this topic...........a model airport in that scale?
Have you started building yet? And do you have pictures maybe?

Sorry, I can`t help you with the model.

regards

edit: maybe you have luck with these guys? http://www.customairmodels.com/

Kilmurray · 12-13-2005, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Have you started building yet? And do you have pictures maybe?

I will be building it come January, or at least constructing one terminal to keep my A319 happy. I'm designing the website at the moment, so hopefully by the end of the year when the sites up, there will be some "work in progress" pictures taken.

Quote:

a model airport in that scale?

I did a lot of "umming" and "arrring" over what scale to build it in, but thought 1/144 should be stressful enough without having to be prescribed 'special pills' by the doctor for doing it in 1/72 (which is just sheer madness).

Thanks for the link btw!

Cheers,
Paul

Planecrazy · 12-13-2005, 09:17 PM

I am also a member of the Airliner Modelers Digest and ask there if anyone knew of a 1/144 DHC-8 series 300 model and there is!

Sasquatch makes a 1/144 kit of this aircraft and CBS models has it and decals for several liveries. Check out www.cbsmodels.net The model is listed at:

http://www.cbsmodels.net/Sasquatch_kits.htm

Planecrazy · 12-13-2005, 09:26 PM

Well, put the word out and you hear from all over the world!

Gastón Roca
www.nazca-decals.com

Gaston says he will shortly release a 1/144 resin series 300. You might want to contact him.

Brad · 12-14-2005, 01:52 AM

Hi Kilmurray,

Yes, CBS models have the kits. Years ago I helped Dean who first owned Sasquatch design the B-1900D in 1/144. Their great little kits, though you will have some sanding to do. Here is a pic of their 1900D that I built almost ten years ago!
http://www.airlinercafe.com/pfs.php?...9-dscn0097.jpg

Best Regards,
Brad Shinn

Kilmurray · 12-14-2005, 07:37 PM

Thanks for all the help peeps.

I've taken a look at the sites and got them bookmarked, it's been a great help towards my dhc quest.

God... is this the end of my first thread!... roll credits.

Thanks again,
Paul.

radioguy · 02-01-2006, 01:25 AM

Paul,

Nazca has in fact released the Dash 8-300. It's pricey, but a nice kit. Just got mine today and it's complete with full detail decals and even a ground plate for display.

HTH,

Alan

12-12-2005, 09:18 PM	#1
Kilmurray Not so Junior Collector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Age: 28 Posts: 5	De Havilland Canada DHC-8-3 Dash 8 (1/144)? Hello, I am hoping someone can help me out. I am looking for a 1/144 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-3 Dash 8. I did a quick search on the net, but have not found one… do they exist? Thanks for any help on this matter, Cheers Paul

12-13-2005, 03:41 PM	#4
spinner Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22	Wow.............. I`m just reading this topic...........a model airport in that scale? Have you started building yet? And do you have pictures maybe? Sorry, I can`t help you with the model. regards edit: maybe you have luck with these guys? http://www.customairmodels.com/ Last edited by spinner; 12-13-2005 at 03:46 PM.

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12-12-2005, 09:43 PM	#2
Planecrazy Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 483	Good luck. I don't think one is made either in diecast or plastic kit. The only plastic kit I know of is the 1/72 Hobbycraft of the series 100, An example is viewable here: http://modelairliners.hypermart.net/...ct_Code=HC1345 Hogan and Long Prosper had nice pushfit examples of the series 100. I have one in British Airways livery. But they are in 1/200. Good hunting.

12-13-2005, 02:50 PM	#3
Kilmurray Not so Junior Collector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Age: 28 Posts: 5	Hi Planecrazy, Thanks for your help, but it looks like I am going to hit a dead end with this one (unless I build it myself, which is more than likely now). I need 1/144 as that is the scale of the airport I am building (having a runway longer than the house is a 'minor' drawback though, and I'm pretty sure my partner wont appreciate the odd airbus taxing through the living room). Thanks again, Paul

12-13-2005, 09:17 PM	#6
Planecrazy Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 483	I am also a member of the Airliner Modelers Digest and ask there if anyone knew of a 1/144 DHC-8 series 300 model and there is! Sasquatch makes a 1/144 kit of this aircraft and CBS models has it and decals for several liveries. Check out www.cbsmodels.net The model is listed at: http://www.cbsmodels.net/Sasquatch_kits.htm

12-13-2005, 09:26 PM	#7
Planecrazy Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 483	Well, put the word out and you hear from all over the world! Gastón Roca www.nazca-decals.com Gaston says he will shortly release a 1/144 resin series 300. You might want to contact him.

12-14-2005, 01:52 AM	#8
Brad Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lansdale, Pa. Age: 49 Posts: 499	Hi Kilmurray, Yes, CBS models have the kits. Years ago I helped Dean who first owned Sasquatch design the B-1900D in 1/144. Their great little kits, though you will have some sanding to do. Here is a pic of their 1900D that I built almost ten years ago! http://www.airlinercafe.com/pfs.php?...9-dscn0097.jpg Best Regards, Brad Shinn

12-14-2005, 07:37 PM	#9
Kilmurray Not so Junior Collector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Age: 28 Posts: 5	Thanks for all the help peeps. I've taken a look at the sites and got them bookmarked, it's been a great help towards my dhc quest. God... is this the end of my first thread!... roll credits. Thanks again, Paul.

02-01-2006, 01:25 AM	#10
radioguy Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 1	Paul, Nazca has in fact released the Dash 8-300. It's pricey, but a nice kit. Just got mine today and it's complete with full detail decals and even a ground plate for display. HTH, Alan