Floatplane/Seaplane Group Build 2012

I missed it too.  I had some painting problems trying to replicate the brass sheeting on the wings, I think I have it worked out.  i expect to finish next weekend, I'll post pictures when I do.

Hi Ordie,

The revised deadline (31 Jan) has passed, and I still haven't finished :(

Any chance of a revised revised deadline ? I think I've worked out how I can make my Wildcatfish work.

If the deadline holds, then I've missed out and apologise for not completing my model.

Cheers

Tony

Thanks.  I tend to overstash on models, LOL.

The R3C2 looks great Phil.

love the Titanic I want the 100th aniversary minicraft has. don't know when that'll happen though.

That's a beautiful catalina!  I recently bought an old Minicraft Catalina model.  hopefully I can get to it soon after I finish the R3C2.

Thanks Tax, it was a fun build, not really any problems

That Black Cat looks terrific Ken. I have one somewhere, I should dig it out and build the darn thing!

Cheers

Tony

It was built in 2011, I was going to ask until I looked it up on Hunting After Dark GB. So I did it before this GB ever got startd

it's 1 48 scale; They were/are big planes. They have a wing span of 104 feet. The jeep is the same scale.

Thanks

Nice-looking aircraft.  What's the scale on that?  It looks pretty big.

I see on the first page of the thread that Ordie extended the GB till 31 January, 2013, so it looks like you could still be "in."

Hi everyone, Thought you might like to see my Black Cat PBY Catalina night fighter. I wish I could've joined your GB with my build.

Ken

I've got 20 days of winter break left so I'll finish my build also If it continues.

Well, since my last post on 10/8, I lost my home from hurricane Sandy. The Albatross did not survive but the only thing left was the landing gear....so 99% good enough?

Len

Hi Ordie,

This one has gone a little quiet.  I ran into some issues with my Wildcatfish and deferred the build so that I could complete a few more others.

I'm more than happy to complete the commitment I made and finish it if you want this to continue, or if you want to close it off, it will wait for another one.

Cheers

Tony

JTB - Very nice Arado!  I'll move one of your photos to the front page to hold place until (if) you send a 'glamor' shot to replace it.  Seriopusly, quite nice.  It has been a pleasure having you in the build.  Please do check in with us from time-to-time - better still, hang around!

Len - Ditto on the 'completed' photos.  I'll use one of your workbench shots until you get some 'glamor' shots of the Albatross.

I think these worked..

The one picture you did get posted so far looks good, JT.  Very nice, very neat.  Decals blend into the paintwork exceptionally well.

I'm apparently having trouble posting pictures...Or at least it looks that way on my end..? I'll figure it out later today..

oops? I thought I posted a bunch of pictures...

Some pictures of my "finished" arado. Faaaar from perfect but I'm happy enough with how it turned out. You can barely see the camo pattern - but trust me, it's there. and it took forever.... lol

 I don't take my models too seriously so feel free to comment/criticize.

On another note- I enjoyed my first group build- thanks ordie for helping me get started. I'll keep following the thread- thanks again. 

troublemaker66

...Thinking about doing a 1:48 Czech Model SO3C "Seamew" as my next build.

Len,

I'd find a 1:48 Seamew build facinating to follow along .  I know they were used in combat off cruisers for observation (and maybe even some rescues), but the incidents I know of were all in the ETO, Med mostly.  Discovering their history has now become an inevitability ....

JTBuckley - I understand how it goes re: real life, believe me.  It's great to have you back with us, and I'm anxious to see your Arado.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words! Hopefully I`ll be able to finish it up today. Thinking about doing a 1:48 Czech Model SO3C "Seamew" as my next build.

Excellent work on the Albatross Len ...

I like the colour contrast between the silver , orange , yellow and black .

Great Stuff !

John .

Hello all, I apologize for my extended absense. Real life tends to get interfere with internet life.. I've been lurking all of your progress for the past half hour or so and it all looks great- Troublemaker your albatross iss quite an eye-catcher.

My arado is all but done- I just need to take a few pictures and upload/post them -  may get it done this morning.

Len,

Looks great!  The Albatross is one of my favorite planes.  I'll get the "finished photo" on the front page as soon as you post it.  You're our second finisher - congratulations!

(Remember everyone - additional builds = additional glory.)

Great!  Very colorful.  

Hey Guys!

Almost done the Albatross...99%...here`s a few pics...

And that`s all she wrote for now....have to put the fiddlies on it and take some outdoor shots to call it "done"....thanks for looking!

Len