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Posted by Luft Modeler on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:49 PM

p38jl

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Imagine taken that home and then saying, hey look I caught a wild catfish!

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Posted by p38jl on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:53 PM

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Posted by p38jl on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:41 PM

I once took two Kingfisher floats.. reworked them from Vought floats to Edo floats.. and made the F4s-3, Wildcatfish.

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Posted by p38jl on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:39 PM

Edo and other float manufacturers still all look the same today..

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Posted by DoogsATX on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:56 AM

Those look liked modified Kingfisher floats...wouldn't be that hard. Lone Star Models even makes resin floats in the proper size. 

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:15 AM

Hercmech

 

 Manstein's revenge:

 

Wow---floats AND folding-wings!!!

 

 

Only thing that could make it better would be folding floats

You've been watching Transformers again, haven't you?!

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6:48 AM

Manstein's revenge

Wow---floats AND folding-wings!!!

Only thing that could make it better would be folding floats


13151015

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6:32 AM

Wow---floats AND folding-wings!!!

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Posted by Ninetalis on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2:10 AM

pzl66

Ninetalis, I think you can scratch build that!!



I would if I knew how to do it, Never scratchbuilded something like that before, I only did some scratch parts to put into the cockpit, that's all.
I  will make it, one day, but I do not have the experience yet to make something like this.
First need to get used to using airbrush, then I'll start making some conversion thingies and scratchbuild some more. I'm also thinking about building a wildcatfish in 1:48 one day (wildcat with floats)

With regards, Ninetalis. 

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Posted by Luft Modeler on Monday, May 14, 2012 10:50 PM

Ninetalis, I think you can scratch build that!!

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Posted by Reasoned on Monday, May 14, 2012 7:27 PM

I wonder if a slightly worn B-36 could be converted?

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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AWESOME FLOAT PLANE!
Posted by Ninetalis on Monday, May 14, 2012 1:36 PM

A pretty crazy sight, but this was a Helldiver with floats, never went into production.
Note the fin on the underside of the tail.



 

Scratchbuild anyone?
With regards, Ninetalis.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 14, 2012 8:51 AM

fermis

 

 

I thinned down the gunners "rings", as well as the edges of the seatpan. Rolled up some Tamiya tape to represent the liferaft, in its container.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2012%20models/Helldiver/IMAG0783.jpg?t=1336924751

 

 

 

Is the life-raft inflatable?

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Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, May 14, 2012 2:15 AM

And the paint touch ups and lack of chipping....

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

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Posted by Luft Modeler on Monday, May 14, 2012 2:08 AM

(Note weathering on wings:)

 

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Posted by Luft Modeler on Sunday, May 13, 2012 3:29 PM

Looking great Fermis, what scheme is that diver going to have?

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 13, 2012 12:08 PM

fermis

Doesn't look like I'll hit the 5/15/12 deadline, set for ME, on this one! Work is sapping my modeling soul and bench time. I'm ready for October!

Pit is wrapped up. Harness is Tamiya tape with the buckles from the kit PE.

 http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2012%20models/Helldiver/IMAG0785.jpg?t=1336924720

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2012%20models/Helldiver/IMAG0784.jpg?t=1336924735

I thinned down the gunners "rings", as well as the edges of the seatpan. Rolled up some Tamiya tape to represent the liferaft, in its container.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2012%20models/Helldiver/IMAG0783.jpg?t=1336924751

IP is hand painted w/ clear glue "glass".

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2012%20models/Helldiver/IMAG0782.jpg?t=1336924761

As she sits now. See the busted glass?.....BOOOOOOO........It was that way on the sprue, held together only by the sprue. At least it's right along the frame edge....easy fix.....and it'll be covered by the rear canopy.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2012%20models/Helldiver/IMAG0789.jpg?t=1336924776

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2012%20models/Helldiver/IMAG0777.jpg?t=1336924790

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Posted by Hercmech on Sunday, May 13, 2012 11:16 AM

Sucks about the glass Fermis. but I love you IP!!! 


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Posted by fermis on Sunday, May 13, 2012 11:10 AM

Doesn't look like I'll hit the 5/15/12 deadline, set for ME, on this one! Work is sapping my modeling soul and bench time. I'm ready for October!

Pit is wrapped up. Harness is Tamiya tape with the buckles from the kit PE.

 

I thinned down the gunners "rings", as well as the edges of the seatpan. Rolled up some Tamiya tape to represent the liferaft, in its container.

IP is hand painted w/ clear glue "glass".

As she sits now. See the busted glass?.....BOOOOOOO........It was that way on the sprue, held together only by the sprue. At least it's right along the frame edge....easy fix.....and it'll be covered by the rear canopy.

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  • From: Houston, Texas
Posted by Medicman71 on Friday, May 11, 2012 2:34 PM

Manstein's revenge

 Medicman71:

The lastest issue of Scale Aviation Modeller International as a big feature on the Helldiver.

 

That's no coincidence...

Of course not. Just pointing that out.

Building- (All 1/48) F-14A Tomcat, F-16C Blk 30, He 129

 

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Posted by p38jl on Friday, May 11, 2012 10:40 AM

Yes

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Friday, May 11, 2012 10:33 AM

Manstein's revenge

Are you kidding me?  Do you know how much work it is just overseeing and supervising a Group Build?

The paperwork alone is a killer. Building permits & licenses for each state or province involved, dealing with the unions, coordinating recon missions with your agents, marketing meetings with badge designers, maintaining a properly corrupted slush fund account....

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 11, 2012 8:58 AM

Medicman71

The lastest issue of Scale Aviation Modeller International as a big feature on the Helldiver.

That's no coincidence...

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  • From: Houston, Texas
Posted by Medicman71 on Friday, May 11, 2012 8:48 AM

The lastest issue of Scale Aviation Modeller International as a big feature on the Helldiver.

Building- (All 1/48) F-14A Tomcat, F-16C Blk 30, He 129

 

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  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:51 PM

No...

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:50 PM

Are you kidding me?  Do you know how much work it is just overseeing and supervising a Group Build?

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Posted by troublemaker66 on Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:45 PM

Manstein's revenge

Ya'll guys need to get to freakin' work...seriously...

Well...lets see what you got mister....

Len Pytlewski

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:36 PM

Ya'll guys need to get to freakin' work...seriously...

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Posted by DoogsATX on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:30 PM

p38jl

 

 Manstein's revenge:

 

I'm laying odds 3 : 1 that DoogsATX finishes his "beast" before Fermis...any takers?

 

  hummmm... Indifferent

 

Not a chance. Especially with the big B-25 sharing the bench...

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

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  • From: Hancock, Me USA
Posted by p38jl on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:26 PM

Manstein's revenge

I'm laying odds 3 : 1 that DoogsATX finishes his "beast" before Fermis...any takers?

  hummmm... Indifferent

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