1/48 De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.III, Turbo Beaver, C-FOPA, Ontario Provincial Air Services – Paper Model
Description Downloadable kit for paper model aircraft. This model is designed to be printed on 110# index [298 gsm cardstock] First built in 1947, the DHC-2 Beaver is thought by many to be the ultimate Bushplane. 1692 were built in Downsview, Ontario ending production in 1967. Many Beavers are still earning their keep in the rugged north. The turbine powered prototype Mark III first flew in 1965. The DeHavilland Canada factory built 60 Mk.III Beavers powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turbo-prop engines before production ceased. The Turbo Beavers had more power, greater speed, and larger load carrying capacity than the earlier Mk.I and Mk.II radial engined aircraft. Model scheme: De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.III Turbo Beaver, This Beaver was originally delivered to Ontario Department of Lands and Forests in 1968 with serial number 1688. She is still operating for the Province of Ontario. This is the fifth to the last Beaver that was built by DeHavilland Canada. Paper Model contains 3 pages of parts including options for amphibious floats, wheel landing gear and skis. Also includes Full Color cover page and photographic step-by-step instructions 4 pages of parts with a degree of difficulty of 3/5 – with elaborate step-by-step instructions. Design Group Alpha donates all the money received from our models to support aviation museums.
