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MODEL NAME: Skyway DeHavilland DH82C Tiger Moth Crop Duster
IPMS #:
ENTRY#: HCON17_10588
REGISTERED EVENT: 2025 HeritageCon
MODEL SCALE: 1:48
MODEL MANUFACTURER: Airfix (UK)
MODEL CATEGORY: AIRCRAFT 2525-1/48 and Smaller-MultiWinged & Rigged
MODEL KIT(s) AND TECHNIQUES USED:
Airfix 1/48 Tiger Moth converted to Canadian version. Built in Canada and formerly RCAF this particular Tigermoth was one of two used by former Spitfire pilot and P.OW. Art Sellers to start a flying school in Vancouver BC. One was converted to a sprayer/duster to help control mosquitoes in the lower mainland delta area of BC. Sellers built the fleet that would become Conair Aviation Group a world renowned firefighting company.
The model was converted by making narrower inter-plane struts, angling gear forwards and a new extended exhaust. The spray booms and pump were also custom made.
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