AIRCRAFT - 'It Floats and Flies Group Build' - Feb 1st 2005 to Sept 30 (Gotta finish sometime!) - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 3, 2004 1:49 PM

Aurora-7:
i have a couple of a/c that would do 4 this build.
maybe i'll build the Eastern Express 1/72 Hansa Brandenburg W29,
if that's OK ?
i haven't done a lozenge camo job yet, so that would b something different...

frosty Smile [:)]

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Friday, December 3, 2004 3:00 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by frostygirl

Aurora-7:
i have a couple of a/c that would do 4 this build.
maybe i'll build the Eastern Express 1/72 Hansa Brandenburg W29,
if that's OK ?
i haven't done a lozenge camo job yet, so that would b something different...

frosty

That's OK, frosty. Give a post when your certain what you plan to build.

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 12:34 PM

Just a bump. Anyone getting something related to the build for Christmas/Channukah/Kwanza...........?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 12, 2004 4:39 AM

If I let anyone from my family get me something its more likely to be something that I don't need , although the thought does counts . I get money now .

Still waiting for the canopy from squadron , I recieved the invoice from them but the canopy is been shipped surface mail it may be a couple more weeks before I see it I hope its worth it..

Aurora-7 I'am also going to build the PBY-5A black cat academy 1/72 ..but the main build will be the sutherland..

cheers mike..

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Sunday, December 12, 2004 9:36 PM

OK guys ... think you have me hooked. I have a ProModeller 1/48 PBY Cat to be done. I will probably do pretty much OOB, unless I can source me some 1/48 scale RNZAF decals for the kit - to keep with my passion for RNZAF aircraft.

Am I accepted?

P.S. - On the hunt for the old Aeromaster RNZAF decal set (SP48-10 I think it is)... Anyone have one hiding in their back filing cabinet they would be willing to sell????

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 Monday, December 13, 2004 7:59 AM

cossack,

Accepted and registered.

mgbriggs,

I've got that black cat kit , too. When I do mine I was planning on giving it that peeling paint look.

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:48 AM

cossak,

Below is a web page address for King's Hobby. They list the RNZAF decal set on the page. contact them to see if they have it in stock.

http://www.kingshobby.com/aircraft_decals.htm

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Friday, December 17, 2004 3:03 PM

Tried emailing them, but got no response Sad [:(]

. I am still looking folks Smile [:)]

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 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:10 PM

cossak,

It's not a page to get the decals but this will sure help:

http://rnzaf.hobbyvista.com/rnzafdec.html

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Saturday, December 18, 2004 7:03 AM

Aurora - that site is a regular reference ... thanks Smile [:)]

. I am getting to the point of wondering about doing them my self Wink [;)]

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 Tuesday, December 21, 2004 8:07 AM

Another flying boat/float plane reference site:

http://www.creationtrek.com/AVIATION/links.htm

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rodc

Member since
April 2003
From: Newfoundland, Canada

Posted by rodc on Friday, December 24, 2004 5:57 AM

Hey Aurora-7,

I think I would like to participate - this being my first group build.

I will choose to do Heller's 1/72 scale Canadair CL-215 air tanker. I will finish it in the livery of my Provincial Forestry Service using decals from Leading Edge Models.

A picture of the real thing is below. Let me know if I can take part.

Thanks,

RODC

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rodc

Member since
April 2003
From: Newfoundland, Canada

Posted by rodc on Friday, December 24, 2004 5:59 AM

Whoops.....forgot the picture.....duuuhhh.....too much pre-Christmas cheer last evening. Anyway here she is......

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Friday, December 24, 2004 6:33 AM

rodc,

Welcome aboard. I've put you on the Group Build roster on the first post. I look forward to seeing that one built.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 25, 2004 8:25 PM

cossack I also tryed to e-mail them as well and I also got no answer they don't seam intrested .what a pitty..

mike..

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Monday, December 27, 2004 5:39 PM

Anybody get any boats with wings for Christmas?

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 1:03 AM

No plane ... but I HAVE been offered my RNZAF Catalina decals!!! Almost as good Smile [:)]

(This was going to be a "BUMP", but then I had something to say Wink [;)]

)

Paul

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

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, January 2, 2005 9:37 PM

Well, not much talk on this thread for a while. Start date is getting close & I've a couple to clear off the bench before Feb, but i'm workin on it.

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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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Monday, January 3, 2005 2:49 AM

give me a Short Sunderland in 1/48 and i'm in!! Tongue [:P]

i made one way back as a kid and remember it as pretty huge in 1/72nd...i guess i'm out of luck! Disapprove [V]

Kind regards, Nicholas

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Monday, January 3, 2005 5:35 AM

Wow!!! Now THAT would be a build!! I was hoping you had a lead on one Smile [:)]

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 Monday, January 3, 2005 10:24 AM

Well, I got the mavis out of storage and have started my planning the project. I've been playing with my airbrush and compressor to get a feel for the airflow and paint mixture.

For the 1/48 Sutheland, Combat Models produced a vac kit. So, nmayhew, if you're serious.............. Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 3, 2005 5:59 PM

1/48 Sunderland -- Fonderie is supposed to have one on the drawing boards .... I pre-ordered from GreatModels last year, then thought better about it & cancelled. Have seen nothing since then.

Anyway, after much discussion with myself, I think I'll stick with the Felixstowe, I have too many things gpoing on to get really organized on Sunderland interior research at this time.

John

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Monday, January 3, 2005 8:56 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jratz

....
Anyway, after much discussion with myself, I think I'll stick with the Felixstowe, I have too many things gpoing on to get really organized on Sunderland interior research at this time.

John

John,

If you ever get to point of wanting to see the internals, have a look at http://www.kiwiaircraftimages.com/sundland.html ... the pics provided are of a Clipper air liner, but I can't imagine the instrumentation would be greatly changed?

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 3, 2005 10:45 PM

Well, hope I can jump in. This will be a series of firsts for me having just registered earlier tonight.
My subject will be Tamiya's Aichi M6A1 Seiran in 1/72 scale. My first float plane, first IJN aircraft, first attempt at water, and my first GB.
Be gentle with me.

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:25 AM

Welcome yukonrob. You will find everyone here really helpful and friendly. I can't "officially" welcome you into the Group Build, but given that I was admitted myself only three or so weeks ago, I don;t expect it will be a problem.

Paul

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 3:41 AM

aboard yukonrob ,

I've order a replacement canopy for the sutherland from squadron 20/11/04 and still waiting . I should of had it posted airmail not surface mail Banged Head [banghead]

lesson learnt. I haven't heard from airfix about the problem with the broken props after e-mailing them some time back they did respond and advised me that they will look into it I , should of know better when they said that ..but thats not a problem they can be repaired with some work .

I found these sites a few months ago for the Short Sandringham Flying Boat.
http://www.users.bigpond.com/smoothp/short.htm
http://apma.org.au/reference/aircraft/sunderland/sunderland.html

cheers mike

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 5:57 AM

Anyone can welcome anyone to this build. The only exclusive thing I can do is add you name to the roster. I've put you on the list in the first post, yukonrob, and we're glad you joined.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

AIRCRAFT - ''''It Floats and Flies Group Build'''' - Feb 1st 2005 to May 1st

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 7:20 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by cossack
If you ever get to point of wanting to see the internals, have a look at http://www.kiwiaircraftimages.com/sundland.html ... the pics provided are of a Clipper air liner, but I can't imagine the instrumentation would be greatly changed?

Hey, thanks, I'll check it out.
I have found two other sites & got all the pix, so I'm really in good shape, I just haven't put pencil to paper to layout out what I want to do. I'm thinkng about some major interior work & then, given that so much would be invisible (to include much of the WEM PE), to figure out some way to "open up" the hull to show it off .... Like I said, no real plan, so I'l stick with Felixstowe which I do have something worked up on ...

Everyone building a "Brit Boat" ... check out the following site !!!
seawings.co.uk

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 12:56 PM

Howdy, "It Floats and Flies" folks! Big Smile [:D]

I just picked up the Minicraft 1/200 HK-1/H-4 Spruce Goose, and remembered there was a flying boat group build going, so I figured ya'll were the folks to talk to. I also see that Modelgrandpa is not only building this same kit, but he also has seemingly unrestricted access to the actual aircraft at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in Oregon!

My question: what color was this aircraft? Was the birch plywood covering painted with the same kind of aluminum dope that zeppelins like the Hindenburg and Graf Zeppelin were painted with? It looks grayish-silver in all the ref pix I've seen, but Modelgrandpa mentioned it was just gray. If so, I think silver or flat aluminum overcoated with a clear flat would reproduce that grayish-silver look nicely. That's what I did on my Revell Hindenburg (flat coat over flat aluminum) and it looks pretty close to the ref pix.

What do ya'll think?

~Brian

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 3:14 PM

Ah, J-meister! Welcome aboard! Is this official? Shall I add you to the roster?

I'd check direct with modelgranpa. You can't get better than someone who has access to the real thing.

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