Floats and Boats: Amphibious Aircraft Group Build

Well, I ordered it.  Then I realized this thing is 1/32 so its going to take up some room when complete.  And to me a Kingfisher needs to be displayed on a catapult.  I see a catapult/turret scratchbuild project in the far future. 

scottrc

 I see a catapult/turret scratchbuild project in the far future. 

I have been thinking the same thing for mine. I've seen them done but I think that may be some work.

BK

Hello BrandonK & Steve - 

If you two don't mind I would like to jump in on this GB. I have 2 choices but will narrow it down to 1 by the end of the week. 

My first choice is the HU-16A Albatross

As you can see this is the USAF format....my thoughts on this build are to locate the decals for the USCG and make it the "Final Flight of the Albatross" when the USCG retired the Albatross in 1976. I just need to find USCG decals for this 1/48 beauty.

Or just go easy with the Cessna 172 and come up with same type of theme.

I will definitely let you know very soon.

Thanks,

Hunter

P.S. The badge is very cool 

Hunter,

Either one would be cool! I love the Albatross and there are very few civilian subjects on here.

Okay Hunter, you're on the roster. Welcome aboard.

BK

modelcrazy

Hunter,

 

Either one would be cool! I love the Albatross and there are very few civilian subjects on here.

 

Steve - Well you help me make a decision on which one....I'll build the Cessna 172. I have an idea that I am going to plan out and give it a go. I ordered both of them to get me a "stash" started. 

Brandon - Thank you, and I look forward to being a part of this GB!!

Welcome to the GB Hunter.  

scottrc

Welcome to the GB Hunter.  

 

Scott - Thank you sir, so far modeling has been great alone....so a group has to be even better. Plus I will be able to pick up on tips, techniques and see a lot of great builds. Heck, before you know it I'll be hosting one.....laughing 

Hello Brandon - 

Been thinking about it and go ahead and put me down for both the Albatross and Cessna.

Trumpeter 1/48th HU-16A Albatross Amphibian Aircraft

Minicraft Model 1/48th Cessna 172 Float Plane

Thanks again for letting me join.

Hunter

Been thinking about it and go ahead and put me down for both the Albatross and Cessna. Trumpeter 1/48th HU-16A Albatross Amphibian Aircraft Minicraft Model 1/48th Cessna 172 Float Plane

LOL atta boy Hunter! Go for it man!

Careful Hunter, these GB's can be addictive.

Welcome aboard.

modelcrazy

 

 

Hunter

Been thinking about it and go ahead and put me down for both the Albatross and Cessna. Trumpeter 1/48th HU-16A Albatross Amphibian Aircraft Minicraft Model 1/48th Cessna 172 Float Plane

 

 

LOL atta boy Hunter! Go for it man!

 

Steve - 

Laughing my head off!! I may have bit off more than I can chew but I am going to give it one heck of a try. I am definitely going to build one at a time. I went back and reviewed my order and read the highlights on the Albatross and I noticed the specs on it and when I saw 329 pieces my jaw dropped and HOLY GAUCAMOLIE Steve, 329 pieces!!! I better eat my Wheatie's.  

modelcrazy

 

 

Steve - 

I am in tears from laughing so hard! 

Bish

Careful Hunter, these GB's can be addictive.

Welcome aboard.

 

Hello Bish! - 

Heck...the conversations alone are addicting, but I am having a great time and I look forward too many years of this. 

modelcrazy

 

 

No one can escape the GB Dark Side.

Attaboy Hunter !! There's no such thing as biting off more than one can chew.

BK

BrandonK

Attaboy Hunter !! There's no such thing as biting off more than one can chew.

 

BK

 

BK - 

When you put it like this 

Am I the only one disturbed by her wiping her nose on the bun? !  

Mopar Madness

Am I the only one disturbed by her wiping her nose on the bun? !  

 

BK

Mopar Madness

Am I the only one disturbed by her wiping her nose on the bun? !  

 

MM - 

I just noticed what you are talking about....I should have looked at the burger first  

What's funny about this is 15 years ago,  when I was in my early twenties, I wouldn't have even noticed the burger!!  Lol...

Mopar Madness

What's funny about this is 15 years ago,  when I was in my early twenties, I wouldn't have even noticed the burger!!  Lol...

 

MM - 

I guess since I'm 27 I get a "Get out of Jail Free" for not noticing the nose on burger first. I screen shoot this to my wife and that was the first thing she noticed and laughed at me for looking at the girl first. 

I just saw this over on the Civil Aircraft thread and would like to jump in as civil floats are of special interest to me. Below are some previous builds.

I have a 1/48 Linberg Goose that I have started and need motivation to finish. I am modifying it to match one that my dad wrenched on when I was much younger. It is based on this pic from a company picnic.

I added some interior, have been reshaping the tail, and changed some of the toy like details.

Dan

Roger that Dan, glad to see some civilian guys in here. I've got you on the roster. Looking forward to the build.

BK

Hey who wants to build a Russian jet seaplane:

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/982130-amodel-72329-be-10

Less than 30 built, but they entered service!  I had to look this one up, as I always thought it was just a prototype like the Seamaster.

Amodel kits aren't the easiest kits to build, but it would deffinitely be easier than a Mach-Poo.  Oh dang, I want one now!

Hi Dan,

We welcome another Goose to the flock.  I think yours makes three

Real G

Hey who wants to build a Russian jet seaplane:

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/982130-amodel-72329-be-10

Less than 30 built, but they entered service!  I had to look this one up, as I always thought it was just a prototype like the Seamaster.

Amodel kits aren't the easiest kits to build, but it would deffinitely be easier than a Mach-Poo.  Oh dang, I want one now!

 

BK 

I'd like to join up if I could. Kit is KP's 1/72 Piper L-4H on floats. It comes with two spiffy schemes, one a red and white USAF bird, the other a silver and red Swiss bird. May go with a civilian scheme, who knows.