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Float Plane GB feeler.
Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:39 PM

BrabdonK and I are putting out a feeler for a Float Plane GB starting Jan 1 2016 and running for a year.
The rules would be:

1. Crossovers welcome.
2. OOB or AM OK.
3. Jan 1 2016 to Dec 31 2016.
4. Any scale or era.
5. BrandonK would be the host and I would be the co-host.

Brandon is also putting out feelers in the Aircraft forum.

 

Steve

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:43 PM
I have really cut back on my GB's but seeing as I only have one for next year, I should be able to do this. I was given a Italeri Do 24 a while back, so will be nice to build that.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:54 PM
I know what you mean. I need to severely cut back as well. This one and ending my other three GB's next year will probably be it for a while (famous last words). Although if someone were to line up a submarine GB  Hmm

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:58 PM
lol, ye, they are addictive. I am now only going to commit to 2 at a time, the one I am building for and the next one. For the 46 GB and this will be my 2 for next year. I am also only going to join if its a subject I really want to build at the time rather than just what I happen to have in the stash. We will see how that works out. Eagle90 was actually considering this as one option for hosting a GB, so I was sort of committed to building this anyway, so it perfect timing. And I just got the last bit of AM for the Do 24 the other day as well.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, September 10, 2015 10:17 PM

I have several floatplanes in my stash but they are military. Is this ok?

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, September 10, 2015 11:04 PM

"I have several floatplanes in my stash but they are military. Is this ok?"
Absolutly, I was going to build a Rufe.
Brandon is going to post a feeler in Aircraft soon.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, September 11, 2015 7:33 AM

Cool! I have several Japanese and US floatplanes so count me in.

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, September 11, 2015 9:06 AM

Would this include flying boats?

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Posted by JOE RIX on Friday, September 11, 2015 9:20 AM

I'll echo Don here, Are flying boats eligible?

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 11, 2015 9:20 AM

If it's a plane and can land on water, then it's in. Boats, floats, conversions, whatever. 

I was considering the Loire 130M, but the kit doesn't include an engine, WHAT?! So, I'm leaning toward a PBY possibly, but I'm still looking for something special. Maybe an Arado 196 or He 115. Tons of possibilities.

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, September 11, 2015 9:27 AM
JOE RIX
I'll echo Don here, Are flying boats eligible?

I don't want to step on BrandonK's toes here, but my understanding of his idea in collaboration with me last starting year, and again yesterday is yes. He would allow anything that both fly’s and floats, including amphibious, any era, any country, civil or military.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, September 11, 2015 10:13 AM

BK

I HIGHLY recommend the 1/32 ROG Arado. I built it a couple of years back and it is a real pleasure to work with. Even as an OOB build, it's still exceptional.

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Posted by Bish on Friday, September 11, 2015 11:59 AM

plasticjunkie

BK

I HIGHLY recommend the 1/32 ROG Arado. I built it a couple of years back and it is a real pleasure to work with. Even as an OOB build, it's still exceptional.

 

The original kit does seem to be a bit ytricky to get hold of at the minute. I would like to get one to go on the launcher from HPH. But there is the newer B kit.

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 11, 2015 12:31 PM
Hmm, I think I'll look into that. I've always liked the Arado for some reason. Thanks, BK

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Posted by Bish on Friday, September 11, 2015 12:36 PM
I did find one of the older A kits on Amazon, but that was a bit pricey. Just a few pennies short of £200.

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:03 PM
There is an A kit on Evil bay for $75 US and it's in Canada. I think the B may have to be the one I pick for half the price at Sprue Bros. BK

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, September 11, 2015 1:39 PM

BK

Didn't realize it got discontinued as it seems. I bought mine for $34. I missed out on the ROG FW190D and 109K, both ex-Hasegawas.

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Posted by waynec on Monday, September 14, 2015 4:19 PM

i am not ready to commit BUT...

i have a number of float planes and sea planes (including the really old SEAMASTER jet) and there was a GB a couple years ago i never got into. i do have an OTS CH-46 USMC helo. they don't have floats but they fo float, at least as well as anything that old can. if that doesn't work no big deal. i also have an iralian one i have been starring at for a while.

PS i can do a badge if you have some ideas.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, September 14, 2015 5:16 PM

I never thought of helos, but if it's OK with Brandon......

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Posted by GMorrison on Monday, September 14, 2015 5:23 PM

I've got a few possibilities. Maybe the Martin Marlin.

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Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 9:15 AM

I too was thinking about adding in Helos. My idea here is air birds that can land on water. So a floating Helo fits. Works for me. Perhaps we should post a feeler over in the Helo forums and add in pontoons or floating helos. 

As far as badges, I have some ideas but not alot of skill at design. So we can discuss that as well.

 

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 12:47 PM

Hi;

   I guess then a Dehavilland Beaver with floats would qualify ?     T.B.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:01 PM
tankerbuilder
I guess then a Dehavilland Beaver with floats would qualify ?     T.B.
No doubt.

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:04 PM
Floating helo's would be nice. I know the Canadians land there Chinooks on water.

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Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:15 PM
TB, yes it would.

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Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:17 PM

The US Coast Guard has some cool floating Helos too.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:24 PM

You know Brandon, that's not a bad idea, and we me being an old Costie myself.

Steve

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Posted by crown r n7 on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:45 PM

well its between ju-52 with floats or Grumman goose

 

 

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 6:43 AM

C,mon ;

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Posted by crown r n7 on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:52 AM
I'm sorry but what's a cross over? I'm old these new terms

 

 

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