Floats and Boats 2017- EXTENDED TO MID 2018

RiK, damn that is really nice work there. 

regards,

Jack

Retired In Kalifornia

Photos Taken November 2, 2017

New Build

Savoia-Marchetti S.78

Choroszy Modelbud 1/72 Scale Resin

The Savoia-Marchetti S.78 (a.k.a. SM.78) was last in a line of wooden hull pusher-engine biplanes built by this famous seaplane constructor commencing with the S.59 (a.k.a. SM.59) first flown in 1925. Based on the SM.62 (a.k.a. S.62) first flown in 1926, the S.78 weighed a ton more, the upgraded “W” 18-cylander 930 h.p. Isotta Fraschini Asso 750 engine offering 20% more power along with double the operational range.

Already obsolescent by the time it first flew in 1932 only 49 S.78s were built some seeing brief operational service with the Regia Aeronautica Italia’s 144a Squadriglie maritime reconnaissance unit before being replaced by parasol wing monoplane CANT Z.501 seaplanes during the latter 1930s.

 

BK

TJ, that looks the part for sure. Now for paint and spraying around those floats looks like it may be challenging. You'll pull it off and I can't wait to see it.

BK

More progress. Hope to get paint on this weekend 

Retired In Kalifornia

Works In Progress 10-25-2017

Savoia-Marchetti S.78

Wings & Tailplanes On, Major Painting Complete

CANT Z.504 Wings & Tailplanes On, Major Painting Complete

 

BK

I've made some slow progress on the Kingfisher. With use of my technical drawings I can see that the kit float is indeed WAY off from where it should be and the resin part I am using will need complete new locations when mounting. I was expecting this but its amazing how far off the kit part is.

I also cut the cowling off so that I can open the flaps and begin the scratch up of the engine mount and firewall to support the Vector engine I have and plan to show off. This will be some work for sure. I need to get some more progress shots for you guys as I am nearly done with the firewall. More to come.

BK

tempestjohnny

Got a little start on the Rufe

 

BK

TJ, liking the look of that, and really impressed with the weathered metal look of that cart/dolly.

regards,

Jack

Got a little start on the Rufe

Wow Steve, that does look like some surgery. Looks like it's one continuous flap. I think it will really make the kit POP when you do that though. This is really gonna be cool.

BK

BK, all,

I received the Mavis yesterday and was excited to open er' up. Not a bad looking kit but a thought struck me, if I'm going to show this thing taking off the water then I need to lower the flaps, which means some surgery. So I need to put my man pants on and start cutting. And oh boy there's rigging.

TheWaggishAmerican

Got started on the 109 W-1 the other day. I swear, though, there is more cleanup on this kit than on an all resin kit. Pic 1 for reference of flash, the rest are just the build so far. 

 

BK

Got started on the 109 W-1 the other day. I swear, though, there is more cleanup on this kit than on an all resin kit. Pic 1 for reference of flash, the rest are just the build so far. 

TheWaggishAmerican

BK, I'm in. Put me down for the 1/72 Amodel Bf 109 W-1, please. 

 

BK

BK, I'm in. Put me down for the 1/72 Amodel Bf 109 W-1, please. 

tempestjohnny

BK I'm still in on this with my RUFE . Just started putting the cockpit pieces together. Will have pics shortly.

 

I finally got my busy stuff done this summer and have pushed all my other builds off to one side and I am focusing on getting this GB going. I have neglected it far too long.

BK

Retired In Kalifornia

 

 

BrandonK

Retired, Oof, that sounds tricky for sure. Post up some pics so we can share the anquish.

BK

 

 

CANT Z.504 (Small), Savoia-Marchetti S.78 10/15/2017

S.78 Isotta Fraschini Asso 750R Engine Pod Placement

 

BK

Retired, Oof, that sounds tricky for sure. Post up some pics so we can share the anquish.

BK

Aaronw, those are really cool kits. Welcome aboard, I am totally looking forward to seeing those come together. I love the Arado and I really need to add one to my stash. The Hawk is super cool as well and I think it is the first one I've seen built. Awesome sauce!

BK

First up is the 1/72 RS kit of the Curtiss Hawk on floats. Float equipped Hawks were particularly popular in the Amazon region of South America. 

BrandonK

 

 

modelcrazy

BK,

I just ordered the Trumpeter 1/144 Kawanishi Type 97. It should be here in a week or so and I'll get on it to finish before the GB does. I'm thinking of putting it on a water base.

 

 

 

 

OH SNAP !! Steve, that is a very cool kit. On water with your skills is gonna be epic. And don't worry about the time frame, I'm leaning toward extending this till June.

 

BK

 

Sweet!

modelcrazy

BK,

I just ordered the Trumpeter 1/144 Kawanishi Type 97. It should be here in a week or so and I'll get on it to finish before the GB does. I'm thinking of putting it on a water base.

 

BK

BK,

I just ordered the Trumpeter 1/144 Kawanishi Type 97. It should be here in a week or so and I'll get on it to finish before the GB does. I'm thinking of putting it on a water base.

Retired In Kalifornia

 

 

BrandonK

Those are very clean and cool. Super nice work there.

BK

 

 

 

 

Brandon, if you're saying that about my builds thanks, check my post again just added a few more photos.

 

 

BK

Bish

Sorry i have not been able to get in on this one BK. I still have not been able to get hold of the kit i wanted and i have pushed it to one side.

Might be one for re doing in a few years.

 

BK

BrandonK

 

 

docidle

I would like to join but just not sure if I’ll finish in time. Steve

 

 

Well, you will never know until you try. Welcome aboard. I too will be pushing it to get done by years end. We'll see how far we get.

BK

 

Alright then and thanks for piping me aboard Brandon. I think I"ll give the Mavis a go as that has the least amount of color differences. I"ll get some pictures of the kit contents posted this weekend as well as some progress shots.

Your Kingfisher is looking great Brandon.

Steve

BrandonK

This GB had a lot of interest early on and went well last year, but unfortunately it has rather fizzled this year. I blame myself for not being as active in building this year as I had planned. That being said I would love to see that interest return and I am considering extending the build for an additional 6 months to allow those who joined more time to build those awesome kits. Let me know how everyone feels regarding this.

BK

 

I'll join in with a 1/72 Revell Arado 196 and an RS Curtiss Hawk II with floats if this is extended. The Arado is started the Curtiss not. I could probably just squeeze in under the wire but an extra couple months would give me the confidence I need to join up. I want to break my pathetic streak with GBs so don't want to commit with too tight of a schedule. 

I have had a terrible past two years with nothing completed and almost no time at all at the bench the past 12 months. My plate is clearing up and I'm itching to get back to building something. 

Those are very clean and cool. Super nice work there.

BK