PM 1/72 Beech C-45 Expeditor - InBox Review

[Dave Ward]

The Beech twin engine passenger/transport first flew in 1937 0 it was adopted into military service quickly & used as a training/communication/vip transport. The RAF & RN received them under lend-lease.
This model originated with Pioneer 2 in 1987. It is now produced by PM from Turkey in several boxings, some with different parts & decals.

Rater flimsy end opening box, same picture back & front...............

Sprue shots..........

Transparencies & decals

Decals may be OK , but don't look particularly sharp - the transparencies are rather thick.
Instructions - Folded Glossy Colour A4 - it's a bit small, but it is there!

Colour Profiles of both options - some other makers could take note of the style............

Certainly a contrast between the silver Navy version & the camouflaged Far East RAF aircraft.
A single sheet with the profile of the RAF aircraft

A few detail shots and comments in part II

[Dave Ward]

A few detail shots


Trench like panel lines on the fuselage may not show under a primer and basecoat


Slight sinkage on the tailplane a little filler needed.

Lines for the elevators & flaps will need deepening a bit
Tail fin has a little flash, but nothing serious


Detail is a bit soft in places - but you can get away with it in 1/72.

After reviews of more sophisticated models, this really does go back to the 70s/80s. Very little detail in the cabin/wheel wells, but overall it looks the part - 2 totally different colour schemes is good, and the model is well presented. Very suitable for a beginner, but I think with a little work this could be turned into a little stunner - maybe some new decals.
Availability? - Yes John has it in stock in the shop for the ridiculous price of £7.19! If you're looking to experiment with a natural metal finish this could be a good guinea pig. PM do a range of 1/72 aircraft some good, some pretty dire ( like the Spitfire Floatplane I did for the GB ). It's worth having a look to see what they produce - the lower price end of the market is often overlooked.............
Dave

[minitnkr]

It may have starred in a 50s TV series 'Sky King'.

[adt70hk]

Thanks again Dave! I have a PM German Mosquito... In the stash!

[David Lovell]

Thanks Dave ,for the price and a little tlc could be wort a punt ,especially if like me I keep threatening a wingy thing.

[adt70hk]

Thanks Dave ,for the price and a little tlc could be wort a punt ,especially if like me I keep threatening a wingy thing.

Go on. You know you want to. Find your nearest Aldi!

[PaulTRose]

got one of these with a different scheme....bought it at least 15 years ago.....still in the stash cos i did a bit of trial fitting and basically the windscreen dosnt!

[David Lovell]

Go on. You know you want to. Find your nearest Aldi!

Andrew ive quite a few wingy things in the stash ,I quite often look but think all that cockpit faf half of them don't even come with harness ,landing gear Wells that once built who turns their model over mask up the canopy its endless ,I love what all the guys do on here and follow with admiration and jealousy but I fear it will take a knock on the door from the wingy police with a kick in the rear wearing boots like they belong to coco the clown(size not colour)to fully motivate me. I'll keep a eye on flea Bay for a tamiya one something a bit shake and bake.
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As I said did nearly finish one once.......Dave

[adt70hk]

Andrew ive quite a few wingy things in the stash ,I quite often look but think all that cockpit faf half of them don't even come with harness ,landing gear Wells that once built who turns their model over mask up the canopy its endless ,I love what all the guys do on here and follow with admiration and jealousy but I fear it will take a knock on the door from the wingy police with a kick in the rear wearing boots like they belong to coco the clown(size not colour)to fully motivate me. I'll keep a eye on flea Bay for a tamiya one something a bit shake and bake.
I did once nearly finish one does 1/144count
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As I said did nearly finish one once.......Dave

Very nice!!! Now visit your nearest Aldi!!

In an seriousness, you should see the first plane I did since coming back to the hobby..... It makes me shudder.... But it also makes me realise how far I've come in only a handful of kits.

[adt70hk]

Andrew ive quite a few wingy things in the stash ,I quite often look but think all that cockpit faf half of them don't even come with harness ,landing gear Wells that once built who turns their model over mask up the canopy its endless ,I love what all the guys do on here and follow with admiration and jealousy but I fear it will take a knock on the door from the wingy police with a kick in the rear wearing boots like they belong to coco the clown(size not colour)to fully motivate me. I'll keep a eye on flea Bay for a tamiya one something a bit shake and bake.
I did once nearly finish one does 1/144count
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As I said did nearly finish one once.......Dave

Very nice!!! Now visit your nearest Aldi!!

In an seriousness, you should see the first plane I did since coming back to the hobby..... It makes me shudder.... But it also makes me realise how far I've come in only a handful of kits.

[Mickc1440]

Very nice!!! Now visit your nearest Aldi!!

In an seriousness, you should see the first plane I did since coming back to the hobby..... It makes me shudder.... But it also makes me realise how far I've come in only a handful of kits.

You trying to get me in trouble with someone else :smiling: