tomclair Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) Hi everybody, Here's my lastest creation, and my biggest one. This is an another regional aircraft from Canada, a Dash 8 Q400, which is in my opinion one of the best turboprop ever made. My girlfriend is a pilot on this specific aircraft and she's grounded due to the pandemic so this is kind of a tribute! Here's some pictures, hope you'll like it! Tom Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 by Tom Clair, sur Flickr Edited December 5, 2020 by tomclair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JintaiZ Posted December 5, 2020 Great design, instantly recognizable. The only thing I'd change is make the front a bit longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomclair Posted December 6, 2020 9 hours ago, JintaiZ said: Great design, instantly recognizable. The only thing I'd change is make the front a bit longer. Thank you for your comment and suggestion. I tried some pieces on the top of the nose but it didn't look well, maybe I'll find something better one day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merlict Posted December 6, 2020 Very good! Have you tried using https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=62576&in=S as the windshield? I think it would be much nicer if you could see in with a detailed cockpit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickLafreniere Posted December 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Merlict said: Very good! Have you tried using https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=62576&in=S as the windshield? I think it would be much nicer if you could see in with a detailed cockpit That piece is nearly perfect for the windshield, but perhaps it was just a tad bit too tall? Excellent build! I see Porter airplanes all the time at Billy Bishop Airport, so it is great to see it represented in LEGO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomclair Posted December 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Merlict said: Very good! Have you tried using https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=62576&in=S as the windshield? I think it would be much nicer if you could see in with a detailed cockpit Thanks! Yes, I used this piece on my CL-415 Canadair. It doesn't fit on this model, not wide enough, too tall as well. At the moment, the trans-clear slopes are in my opinion the best option to recreate the shape of the real Q400 windshield. 2 hours ago, NickLafreniere said: That piece is nearly perfect for the windshield, but perhaps it was just a tad bit too tall? Excellent build! I see Porter airplanes all the time at Billy Bishop Airport, so it is great to see it represented in LEGO! Thank you! Billy Bishop also known as Dash 8 Q400 paradise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted December 7, 2020 Great job, it definitely looks right. The Dash 8 has such a typical shape and you really nailed it. The nose is tricky, but not bad at all considering the complex shape. Also that rear door is nicely done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted December 7, 2020 Looks super clean and very much like the original! Nice one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomclair Posted December 7, 2020 7 hours ago, Man with a hat said: Great job, it definitely looks right. The Dash 8 has such a typical shape and you really nailed it. The nose is tricky, but not bad at all considering the complex shape. Also that rear door is nicely done. Thank you! The nose section was definitely the biggest challenge in this model, I'm quite happy with the final result but I'm still working to improve it 6 hours ago, peedeejay said: Looks super clean and very much like the original! Nice one! Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted December 7, 2020 Excellent work reproducing this commuter aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomclair Posted December 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Feuer Zug said: Excellent work reproducing this commuter aircraft. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
