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Float Plane/ Flying Boat GB feeler
Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:56 PM

I have been wanting to do this for a while now and I haven't seen too much attention paid to planes designed to land on water. So, Modelcrazy and myself would like to do a GB to start in January and run till Dec. 31 2016.

It would be for Military and Civilian planes that were made to land on water. ie Float planes.

Simple rules.

Any plane that was made or alterned to land on water. Float planes, flying boats, etc.

Civilian or military.

Any scale.

Any era.

OOB or as much add-ons as you want.

Crossovers allowed.

 

I would love to see a ton of float planes being built. It's a category we don't see too much, but I think it would be fun. Jump in with any comments; I'd love to hear them.

 

Thanks,

 

BK

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 11, 2015 9:22 AM

The question was asked if flying boats are Okay. Yes, if it has wings, flys and lands on water it's in. Boats, floats, conversions, whatever is good.

 

BK

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, September 11, 2015 9:55 AM

Count me in. I have several in the stash.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, September 11, 2015 10:33 AM

I did a quick search of my mancave closet and got these out. I may have a couple more on the top shelves in the garage. I know I have a 1/72 Jake that must be in the garage.

I'm leaning on the Albatros or one of the Japanese ones. Whistling

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Posted by Bish on Friday, September 11, 2015 12:01 PM
Ye, I should be in. I only have one option at the moment, the Italeri Do 24, and I have been itching to build it.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 11, 2015 12:27 PM

Bish, PJ, awesome ! Some neat subjects there for sure. I've decided to go with the Loire 130M from Azur. Looks just different enough for me.

Cool beans.....BK

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Posted by bpanzer322 on Friday, September 11, 2015 12:30 PM

I would love to get into that group build. I have a couple of planes that need some attention.

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:01 PM
Awesome, Welcome!! BK

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:19 PM

Bish

i bought my DO24 back in the late 70's and the box still has the sticker, $5.50.

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Posted by Bish on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:37 PM
Mine is a later boxing, but I am not sure if its the 87 or 95 one. It was a gift from eagle90 last year. I have just got the Kora models trolley for it.

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Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:50 PM

Im new at this group build thing? but this is what I have . I need to think about which one

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:52 PM

crown r n7
I need to think about which one

OOOh I'd build the Anne.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by Bish on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:58 PM
crown, welcome to the world of Group Builds. But be warned, they come with a Public Health Warning.

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:59 PM
I'm a sucker for that Kingfisher....

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Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, September 11, 2015 2:23 PM

It does have USCG markings

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, September 11, 2015 3:00 PM

BrandonK
I'm a sucker for that Kingfisher....
 

 
BK
 
I have the resin goodies from Mike West to really dress it up.
 
Crown
 
Be warned! This GB thing is addictive..........:woot:

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Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, September 11, 2015 5:31 PM

I can see that 

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by BrandonD on Saturday, September 12, 2015 2:30 AM

I'm in with my Mirage Lublin XIII TER Hydro (Polish naval plane that shot up some Germans in Danzig at the start of the war).

I may also build an Ar-196A if I have the time for it.

-BD-

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Posted by crown r n7 on Saturday, September 12, 2015 7:46 AM

ok Im in. but I have some time to choose Bang Head

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 9:13 AM

We've decided to add amphibious helos to the build as well. I think they will make a splendid addition.

 

BK

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 1:27 PM

The Group Build thread is now up in the GB forums. Sign up and let's all have a blast.

BK

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 8:38 PM

Good luck guys! I wish I could join you but I said I'd finish up my current GBs and not join anymore besides my own and then went ahead and signed on with Bish's 1946 GB and Wayne and Jibber's Dino build...

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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