Floats and Boats: Amphibious Aircraft Group Build

Real G

And if there are any doubters of Mach Two's infamous quality out there:

http://www.ipmshawaii.0catch.com/review_neal_izumi_p6m-2_seamaster_1-72scale_mach2.html

My review when I bought (yes bought) the kit.  Is it that bad?  No, it's worse.

But that's what modeling is all about, right?  Torturing ourselves with inferior kits with abominable low quality?

 

 

I know the feeling. I bought the Mach 2 B-45 even after i had read the reviews. But it fit perfectly into a larger project i have. Somtimes we just have to take the plunge.

Real G, gotcha down. That is a pretty cool looking boat. Glad to have you aboard.

BK

And if there are any doubters of Mach Two's infamous quality out there:

http://www.ipmshawaii.0catch.com/review_neal_izumi_p6m-2_seamaster_1-72scale_mach2.html

My review when I bought (yes bought) the kit.  Is it that bad?  No, it's worse.

But that's what modeling is all about, right?  Torturing ourselves with inferior kits with abominable low quality?

Roger that Steve!

Heck, I should not even WANT to touch that thing!!!  Aw darn it, I touched it already.    But no assembly - the whole kit needs to be attacked with sandpaper before any fun starts.  For those who do not know Mach Two kits - STAY AWAY FROM THEM.

This is going to be one scaaaaaary build.

Hey G that's cool! It would be sweet to put it on the water. Remember through GB doesn't start until Jan 1.

I have no business joining a group build due to my glacial pace, but what the heck we need a jet, so...

https://flic.kr/p/BG5Nhe][/url]Seamaster-01 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr

https://flic.kr/p/CBao4Q][/url]Seamaster-02 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr

I obviously have extremely poor judgement in everything I do, including picking my models!  This one is dedicated to Phil "Bondo" Brandt.

I am looking forwrad to this kicking off. My Do 24 is currently lined up to be my 4th build of the year. I was looking at some otehrstuff a few days ago and stumbeled across 2 PE sets for the kit, i had not realised there were any. So going to order them in Feb.

Oh my !!! My Hawegawa F1M2 Type zero showed up today. WHOOO HOOO!!! I took a looksee at the sprues through the plastic and this is one really nice kit.

I don't know about you guys, but I am seriously ready to start this build.

BK

taxtp

 

 

BrandonK

Here is something you don't see everyday. Interesting.

 

 

 

 

 

Wow, a Mistel !!!  

BrandonK

Here is something you don't see everyday. Interesting.

 

 

Wow, a Mistel !!!

I gotch TJ, you're in my man.

BK

bsyamato

Lots of floatplanes or flyingboat i have in the stash . 

I'm in with something :)

 

BK

Lots of floatplanes or flyingboat i have in the stash . 

I'm in with something :)

Here is something you don't see everyday. Interesting.

I began doing some hardcore planning on how to tackle all the mods I want/will do to my Kingfisher and at this point I am not sure I can complete the build in one year. YIKES !!!

So, I am going to add a second kit that I can get done for certain and also try to complete the Kingfisher. I just don't want to rush the scratch and custom work on the Kingfisher. What I have planned for that kit has not been done before, to the best of my knowledge.

Hasegawa 1/48 Mitsubishi F1M2 Type Zero Seaplane Pete" Model 11

BK

BrandonD

I've been waiting for this one! Please put me down for a 1/32 Revell Arado Ar-196 B floatplane and a 1/48 Mirage Lublin R XIII Ter/Hydro.

I'll be building the Revell out of the box except for the addition of HGW belts, and the Lublin will be built with the Part PE set.

I have a feeling one will be significantly easier than the other.

-BD-

 

BK

I keep telling myself I'm going to grab one of those 32nd scale Arados!  I'm looking forward to seeing your build.

I've been waiting for this one! Please put me down for a 1/32 Revell Arado Ar-196 B floatplane and a 1/48 Mirage Lublin R XIII Ter/Hydro.

I'll be building the Revell out of the box except for the addition of HGW belts, and the Lublin will be built with the Part PE set.

I have a feeling one will be significantly easier than the other.

-BD-

Fantastic.  Thanks!

Mopar Madness

And that's a shame too.  Some of those pre-war German floats were absolutely gorgeous.  I would relish an opportunity to see that one for sure.

 

Bish - Dollar for dollar, the 1/72 Sword 196 is the finest one on the market.  Now if Eduard would just get moving on a canopy mask!

 

Thanks Mopar. Another company has a mask for that kit, RES-IM.

Cat Daddy

I keep following this thread even though I haven't joined the build. Sign me up for a PBY-5A Catalina in 1:48. IDF markings.

 

BK

I keep following this thread even though I haven't joined the build. Sign me up for a PBY-5A Catalina in 1:48. IDF markings.

And that's a shame too.  Some of those pre-war German floats were absolutely gorgeous.  I would relish an opportunity to see that one for sure.

Bish - Dollar for dollar, the 1/72 Sword 196 is the finest one on the market.  Now if Eduard would just get moving on a canopy mask!

Now thats a nice pic, and good to see these still flying. Not many wartime German aircraft types are still airworthy, so anything is a bonus.

Nice job on the badge as well, i like that.

Bish, I thought you might appreciate this one.

Check this out. I count at least 7 floats and boats, at least 4 different types. COOL !!

Top notch badge.  Very cool.

I added the badge to the roster. I hope you guys approve.

BK

BrandonK

 

 

Cat Daddy

Does frozen water count? I bought this the other day.

 

 

 

 

 

I gonna have to go ahead and say it doesn't fit the theme of the build. We're gonna stick with float planes and boats or pontooned helos.

 

BK

 

a reasonable answer to a smart-assed question.

I may join later. I have IDF decals for a PBY-5a but not the kit at the moment.