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                        AIRCRAFT - 'It Floats and Flies Group Build' - Feb 1st 2005 to Sept 30 (Gotta finish sometime!)

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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 12:27 PM
                        Rick,

                        It'll be a choice of filing away fuselage or canopy. Depend with looks like it would be a better representation -less fuselage or less glass. How does it compare to images of real S-43s?

                         

                         

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 11:57 AM
                        Started taking a closer look at the Sword 1/72 Sikorsky S-43 kit & it looks pretty good. I haven't started building it yet, but some dry fitting reveals there may be a problem with the fit of the windscreen. It appears to be too shallow, with a definite step likely with the mating fuselage. Has anyone built this kit that could confirm or alleviate my initial concern ?

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:46 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by mgbriggs

                        QUOTE: mike:
                        a question re: squadron canopy... is that a vac-form or injection molded piece ?

                        G'day frosty its a vac-u-foam canopy molded as one piece you need to cut out the section...
                        cheers, mike


                        mike:
                        thanx 4 the info !
                        i've never done any vac-form work either.
                        w/ super sharp scissors & being really careful, it shouldn't b too bad, tho'...
                        best of luck w/ ur build !

                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:01 AM
                        Just a bump to keep the build in mind. 7 days until launch. Working on the BOB build and finishing my natural metal K-44 has got me in the mood to build something bigger!

                         

                         

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                        roadkill_275
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Saturday, January 22, 2005 11:16 AM
                        Paul::::: Yes it's the monogram kit.It's not a bad little kit. Has the option of wheeled and float and comes with the option of a RN version.
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 21, 2005 5:48 PM
                        QUOTE: mike:
                        a question re: squadron canopy... is that a vac-form or injection molded piece ?
                        i was thinking about ordering 4 a project i'm doing, just wanted 2 know what
                        i mite b getting myself into ...
                        thanx,

                        G'day frosty its a vac-u-foam canopy molded as one piece you need to cut out the section , as I have never used one before so I can't tell what its like to use . I know that you need to be careful cutting it out . I've heard that if you put blue-tac behind it for support and too hold it in positon it makes it alot easier.

                        Heres a pic of it hope this helps..


                        cheers mike


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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, January 21, 2005 2:05 PM
                        Good link. Thanks for posting.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        rrmelend
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: Phoenix, AZ by way of Carlsbad, CA
                        Posted by rrmelend on Friday, January 21, 2005 2:01 PM
                        Thanks for the links, got a few new pics of the Mariner I was missing.
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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Friday, January 21, 2005 12:26 PM
                        Looky! Looky! you seaplane builders:

                        http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/IJARG/jpseaplane.html
                        http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/seaplane.html
                        http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/NARG/nargflyboats.html

                        Actually, the links roll up to here:

                        http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/

                         

                         

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 21, 2005 11:57 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by mgbriggs

                        Hi guys I've just recieved the canopy from squadron for the sunderland looks great , I've never used one before so this will be intresting .
                        the count down is on..
                        cheers mike..


                        mike:
                        a question re: squadron canopy... is that a vac-form or injection molded piece ?
                        i was thinking about ordering 4 a project i'm doing, just wanted 2 know what
                        i mite b getting myself into ...
                        thanx,

                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 21, 2005 7:54 AM
                        Hi guys I've just recieved the canopy from squadron for the sunderland looks great , I've never used one before so this will be intresting . I had a test fit of the fuselage half and the wing halfs today and they seam to fit well..hopefully there won't be to many problems .

                        the count down is on..


                        cheers mike..
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                        cossack
                        • Member since
                          April 2004
                        • From: Sydney
                        Posted by cossack on Friday, January 21, 2005 2:00 AM
                        Roadkill,

                        Is that the Monogram Kingfisher? That kit intrigues me, so I wait to see how it goes together for you.

                        AND!!! Just 8 days before we float off Wink [;)]

                        Paul

                         

                        http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af53/raiderpilot/smprop_gb.jpg

                         

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                        roadkill_275
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Thursday, January 20, 2005 10:47 PM
                        Okay cancel my P-Boat. It's in a box that went AWOL during my recent moveSad [:(]. However I do still have the Kingfisher. I'll be ready to start it on the first.
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:57 PM
                        hello aurora-7!!
                        In this moment i take some problems with the juntcion between the two halves of the boat..and the tail gun because a lack information on the old PROFILE PUBLICATION not appear information on the base gun and the position of the tail gunner!!
                        In a short time i will wished some solution...one question please..who is the metod to posted photos for my works?
                        regards
                        seahorse
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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:03 AM
                        for the members listed here, let me know if you have chosen a subject yet for this build:



                        KINGTHAD

                        miduppergunner

                        toot_the_flute

                        woodbeck3


                        searhorse, did you want to use your Mavis for the build here?

                         

                         

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:32 PM
                        Paul, better get some reinforcements for the shelves Smile [:)].

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        cossack
                        • Member since
                          April 2004
                        • From: Sydney
                        Posted by cossack on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 2:29 AM
                        Blush [:I] ... Ooops ... sorry RICK!! ... what a Blue [:S]

                        SWMBO is kindly pointing out a lack of space to store models the size of the Cat ... but since when has a minor detail such as "space" every got in the way of good modelling??? Just wait till I add the B17, He111 and Ju88 (both A and C models) to the shelves Tongue [:P]

                        Paul

                         

                        http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af53/raiderpilot/smprop_gb.jpg

                         

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                        yukonrob
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: with Rommel in the desert
                        Posted by yukonrob on Monday, January 17, 2005 5:14 PM
                        I can't start early in any regards, at least until the UPS man comes. And besides, there is a P-47 in the way, and (gasp) a panzer too. (both in various stages of incompletness)
                        BTW - a couple of group build newbie questions:
                        1) when is it legit to display the badge
                        B) how do I do so
                        Thanks
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, January 17, 2005 9:34 AM
                        Well, it's Rick, not Rob, but I was glad to help out. Looking forward to the RNZAF Cat.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        cossack
                        • Member since
                          April 2004
                        • From: Sydney
                        Posted by cossack on Monday, January 17, 2005 12:24 AM
                        Starting early???? I think I am erring more towards Rob - its timetabled for 1 Feb - so everything else has to finish before then!!

                        By the way, can you confirm me as the RNZAF Cat?? Thanks to Rob, I have the Aeromaster decals, and have selected my "boat" Smile [:)] - Thanks again Rob!!

                        By the way, through my own stupidity, I missed an eBay auction of that Aeromaster Special Pack today - I am surprised you Americans didn't hear my cursing from there!!

                        Paul

                         

                        http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af53/raiderpilot/smprop_gb.jpg

                         

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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:31 AM
                        ............Or how about PE details for cockpit and engines are required Smile [:)]

                         

                         

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:48 PM
                        Starting early should be penalized by one warped fuselage half Smile [:)]. Starting early usually isn't a problem for me.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:37 PM
                        Penalty! Laugh [(-D]

                        What am I going to do? Take away points?

                        The start and stop dates are really to help people develope a schedule in case they are involved with other builds. So, yukonrob, if you can't restrain yourself, it's OK with me if you start early.

                         

                         

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                        yukonrob
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: with Rommel in the desert
                        Posted by yukonrob on Saturday, January 15, 2005 1:54 AM
                        Hi Aurora
                        No - not taking myself out of the build, just going to take the plane out of the water...
                        Spent a lot of money with squadron today, details for the plane, paint, etc.
                        Is there a penalty for starting early?
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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Friday, January 14, 2005 10:13 AM
                        Here's a beautiful build at the Hyperscale sight of a 1/48 Grumman Goose:

                        http://hsfeatures.com/features04/jrf5gooseem_1.htm

                         

                         

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 13, 2005 7:53 PM
                        Hey All:

                        My announced project for this is the Roden 1/72 Felixstowe boat and I was gonna kick it up a notch by modifying the kit to include an extra gun position behind the upper wing (see text/pix of Nr 4543 in the Windsock Datafile).

                        Well, today, I found out that Roden has got the same idea on the drawing boards.


                        Gotta get started so we're done before they release MY aircraft Big Smile [:D]

                        John
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, January 13, 2005 1:49 PM
                        Hi seahorse. Welcome to FSM Sign - Welcome [#welcome]. Glad to have you here.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        Aurora-7
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Aurora-7 on Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:43 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by yukonrob

                        Hey Aurora

                        I was contemplating water but I think I am talking myself out of it. I had thought of buidling a seaplane ramp and placing the plane on it's dolly nearby.

                        Rob


                        You mean 'out of the build' or just taking the 'model' out of the water for display?

                        Seahorse, Welcome. I'm not sure I understand -are you joining the build or are you saying you do not have the time? The rules are pretty loose here so you can join anytime you want if your worried about the Feb 1st or the ending in May dates. The point is to getting us building the subject.

                         

                         

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:41 PM
                        Buraian-sama:
                        as usual, u go 4 the big 'un !
                        i was checking the details on ur Hercules...
                        did i read it correctly, a wingspan of 19 inches in 1/ 200 scale ?
                        yikes !
                        in 1/32 it would b as big as my little honda civic, probably !
                        LOL...

                        frosty-chanSmile [:)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:36 PM
                        Hola, seahorse !
                        welcome to the FSM forum !
                        you will definitely meet some kindred spirits around here...Big Smile [:D]
                        will u be joining this Group Build with one of your models ?

                        frostySmile [:)]
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