Mould Review - Hawker Siddeley HS.748

[YesterAirlines]

The HS.748 is one of the DC-3 replacement types that found a real niche for itself in more rugged environments. It sold surprisingly well and even in 400 scale, where it is one of the smallest types realised, it has had two moulds made for it with 36 releases in total. There can't be that many types that haven't received a mould review at the website now, but here's one for the 'Budgie':

Hawker Siddeley HS 748 1:400 Scale Mould Review

A review of the moulds available in 1:400 scale die-casts for the Hawker Siddeley HS 748

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I've got 15 HS.748s in my collection now. How many have you got in yours?

 

[YesterAirlines]

A trio of Budgies using the rarely seen JC Wings mould. The Dan Air at the front is a more recent Gemini version and although using the same mould is much inferior due to the lack of nosegear doors and rather hot rod stance:

 

[LeoMuse747]

I've got 15 HS.748s in my collection now. How many have you got in yours?

Sadly zero, but I need to pick one to use as a custom donor, to become a Brazilian Air Force version.
These were great machines! And they have a big wingspan, quite interesting to see

 

[YesterAirlines]

Sadly zero, but I need to pick one to use as a custom donor, to become a Brazilian Air Force version.
These were great machines! And they have a big wingspan, quite interesting to see

Did you miss out on the VARIG release? I'd have thought that would be up your street

 

[Jazajia]

I don't have any HS-748s in my collection. The only one I would be interested in is Aeropostal, preferably in the last livery. Unfortunately, I don't think Venezuelan proliners, nor Aeropostal, are in Aeroclassic's radar.

It is a good-looking airplane, looks like a shrunken YS-11. In Venezuela, it was commonly referred to as the "Avro."

 

[LeoMuse747]

Did you miss out on the VARIG release? I'd have thought that would be up your street

I did. It's out of my criteria though, since I only collect 80s and 90s era, but it's a model very cherished among Brazilian collectors

In Venezuela, it was commonly referred to as the "Avro."

Same here in Brazil

 

[YesterAirlines]

Avro were the original manufacturer before they were swallowed up by into HS in 1963. The first production aircraft were delivered in 1962 as Avro 748s but soon they were rebranded as HS.748s

 

[Jazajia]

Avro were the original manufacturer before they were swallowed up by into HS in 1963. The first production aircraft were delivered in 1962 as Avro 748s but soon they were rebranded as HS.748s

In Venezuela they were simply referred to as Avro (as if that was the type itself), long after the Hawker-Siddeley acquisition.

 

[josecolme]

I got a few for customs. Mostly RAAF jc wings models.

I don't have any HS-748s in my collection. The only one I would be interested in is Aeropostal, preferably in the last livery. Unfortunately, I don't think Venezuelan proliners, nor Aeropostal, are in Aeroclassic's radar.

It is a good-looking airplane, looks like a shrunken YS-11. In Venezuela, it was commonly referred to as the "Avro."

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Particularly thinking of making this one. @LeoMuse747 I'd also love to get the Varig model. I've put off making Varig customs. That blue nose at that scale is intimidating. Looks great though.

Most likely will make that Aeropostal and Copa.

Also been trying to get the Bahamasair Avro by GJ.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Avro were the original manufacturer before they were swallowed up by into HS in 1963. The first production aircraft were delivered in 1962 as Avro 748s but soon they were rebranded as HS.748s

Yep. A German aircraft encyclopedia I have from the 1960s (belonged to my dad) lists this under Avro.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

In Venezuela they were simply referred to as Avro (as if that was the type itself), long after the Hawker-Siddeley acquisition.

Yep - just like 'Vespa', or 'Jeep' - the aircraft became culturally integrated and significant due to its robustness & versatility, and ability to fly to any kind of airport especially HnH - connecting hitherto remote areas - same here in India - ICs 'Avro' were legendary - and the IAF still uses it I think

 

[Gazontipede]

AC missed an opportunity when they did the Air North budgie, IIRC the colour scheme was essentially a minor modification of the 1990s Mount Cook Airlines colours. It would have been an easy extra release for NZ. Fortunately they did the 1970's blue tail colours which is a 'flown on' for me but it would have been nice to get both. Perhaps one day, I also remain hopeful that we'll see an Air Pacific example too.

 

[josecolme]

Forgot to add this one as a possible custom.