JOCKNEY Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 18 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: I have a Douglas World Cruiser that is eyeing me from the top of the stack... Great choice John Wasn't one of these built in the last GB ? If its the same it's a fascinating aircraft and was another that I had never heard of before. The very best of luck with the build cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 13 hours ago, zebra said: The last one was a superb GB, another go at it sounds like an excellent idea. Count me in. Hi Zebra Thats you on the list, what have you got in the stash that fits the bill, or is this a chance to add some extras to the stash ? cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 7 hours ago, Ray S said: Hello, can you count me in please? I can start sanding out my 1/72 Aeroclub Felixstowe vacform soon and have it ready to build in time (maybe!). Failing that, I have a Twin Otter with Maldivian Air Taxi transfers. And probably some other kits too if I looked carefully. Ray Hi Ray I have always had a soft spot for the Felixstowe, ever since reading the book "The Spider Web" by Squadron Leader T. D. Hallam I would love to build the Roden one with the red fuselage and white squiggles. I believe the Aeroclub one is the connoisseurs choice so good luck if you decide to choose this one. My shockingly poor display in the last GB, not really starting my Contrail Perth shouldn't be used as an example of not doing a big Vacform Biplane Flying Boat, after all look at the Blackburn Iris in the last GB that was finished ! cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 38 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Hi Zebra Thats you on the list, what have you got in the stash that fits the bill, or is this a chance to add some extras to the stash ? cheers Pat There’s a Walrus, Sikorsky S-43 and an Ar-196 but who knows what might end up in the stash by the time we start. The last GB has got me thinking about Catalinas. Also fancy a Grumman Duck. Or maybe something like a Beriev Be-200. Or even an ekranoplan (autocorrect on my phone had a good go at that one!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 5 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Wasn't one of these built in the last GB ? Yes, there was an excellent build in the last GB... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 9:39 AM, LDSModeller said: Mentioned in an above post by Dazey re Catapults, but won't be in the group build as it is well and truly underway, is this kit of a Hasegawa Aichi Jake and Catapult So a few to choose from - I still have few Sunderland's too but plan to build them before then Regards Alan Hi Alan, Your kit looks to be about the same vintage as mine! Please don't be put off doing it in the GB because I mentioned it. In addition to the Norseman I've been itching to do, I also have an interesting 1/72 kit of the Kawanishi N1K1 Rex in resin by Aki. Regardless, I hope to see your finished Jake (and catapult!) sometime on BM. All the best, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 50 minutes ago, Dazey said: Hi Alan, Your kit looks to be about the same vintage as mine! Please don't be put off doing it in the GB because I mentioned it. In addition to the Norseman I've been itching to do, I also have an interesting 1/72 kit of the Kawanishi N1K1 Rex in resin by Aki. Regardless, I hope to see your finished Jake (and catapult!) sometime on BM. All the best, David Hi David, My Jake is quite well past the 25% for GB's Some photos of where it's at Hope you like Regards Alan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 1 hour ago, LDSModeller said: Hope you like Regards Hi Alan, I do like it. I am guessing it is the same tooling with the raised panel lines. If so, you've done a nice job with the describing. Something I'm yet to try. It's a kit I'm looking forward to doing (maybe with my daughter if she's interested). Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Hi all, Just to stir interest in the GB here's my list of options, all in 1/72, except the Ekranoplan: 1. Floatplanes Airfix Fairey Swordfish Mk I (floats) Hasegawa SOC-3 Seagull Hasegawa KAWANISHI E7K1 TYPE 94 "ALF" 2.Flying Boats Roden Felixstowe F.2A Valom Supermarine Seagull V Eduard "The Boat" Italeri Sunderland Mk III Revell BV222 Minicraft PBM-5A Mariner 3. Ekranoplanes Zvezda Ekranoplan 4. Amphibious Helicopters Airfix Seaking Italeri MH-53E Sea Dragon That's it. Enough choices, I guess, but I'll choose the simpler option (still thinking about it). Cheers Jaime 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 That's a fine collection Jaime, you seem to have plenty to choose from. I like the look of the Swordfish Floatplane, and should further inspiration be needed I thought that I would post a pic of my DH.60G Coupe completed for the Flying Boats and Floatplanes GB that has recently ended. by John L, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, nimrod54 said: That's a fine collection Jaime, you seem to have plenty to choose from. I like the look of the Swordfish Floatplane, and should further inspiration be needed I thought that I would post a pic of my DH.60G Coupe completed for the Flying Boats and Floatplanes GB that has recently ended. Thanks for posting your build from the GB, John! It is a beautiful model! I added a few of the kits shown in my previous post to my stash since the GB was put in the 2017 calendar. Some were bought due to models being built in the GB. I still have several float planes and flying boats in my wish-list, as I'm a great admirer of these aircraft. Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Count me in. I need to build that 1/32nd Cub that's taking up soo much room in the stash. Rick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 On 04/02/2018 at 5:18 PM, Rick Brown said: Count me in. I need to build that 1/32nd Cub that's taking up soo much room in the stash. Rick. You are very welcome Rick Thats an impressive size of aircraft, look forward to seeing what you have planned for it. cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 As I'm still building my Do-24, which was my entry to the original Flying Boats and Float Planes GB, I bought this for inspiration on weathering techniques to apply: http://www.migjimenez.com/en/twa-english-version/1410-twa-issue-8-english.html Hopefully, this will bring a few more interested BMers to this new GB Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Go on then. Never did get started to the Testors S6b in my stash so maybe this time around. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 And why not. Count me in.. again. Beaver and whatever else I can be inspired by that lands on water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I have a dozen of them still in stash, starting from Boeing Clipper (1/72 vacu), Coronado and Mariner (Mach 2) as well as Sunderland and BV 222 and ending with small like Duck, Seamew, Seagull, Seahawk etc... So I am in J-W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 11/02/2018 at 10:46 PM, JWM said: I have a dozen of them still in stash, starting from Boeing Clipper (1/72 vacu), Coronado and Mariner (Mach 2) as well as Sunderland and BV 222 and ending with small like Duck, Seamew, Seagull, Seahawk etc... So I am in J-W Hi Jerzy How many can I put you down for this time ! I think the thought of a Clipper in 1/72 Plus vacform Welcome to the list, it wouldn't have been the same without you cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 09/02/2018 at 8:41 PM, Col. said: Go on then. Never did get started to the Testors S6b in my stash so maybe this time around. Hi Col You are very welcome, I think someone built the same kit in the last GB, it looks the business and easier on the eyesight the 1/72 cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 09/02/2018 at 8:56 PM, Paul J said: And why not. Count me in.. again. Beaver and whatever else I can be inspired by that lands on water. Hi Paul Very welcome, lots of time to add to the stash before this GB gets off the ground, something nice and easy like a Roden Felixstowe ! Yes I have one, yes I would love to build it and no, every time I open the box to see a sea of parts I feel dizzy and close it again quickly cheers Pat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Might go for my second and remaining 1/144th Mars by CMR... hmm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: something nice and easy like a Roden Felixstowe ! Yes I have one, yes I would love to build it and no, every time I open the box to see a sea of parts I feel dizzy and close it again quickly I also have one, the version with the extra machine gun turret on the top wing. It should be a challenging project! I must clear the shelf of doom first... Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Add my name too. Found an ancient Airfix Sea King kit in stash the other day - good reason to get that taken out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hi Knight_Flyer You are very welcome, I always associate this aircraft with the Falklands War and them being lashed by waves while tied down to the flight deck. What decals does yours come with and what do you have planned for it ? cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 this sounds interesting. Pat did you ever finish that last flying boat? I seem to remember it was a Vacform beastie! I actually don't have any in the stash now...but that could change at any moment! i don't know if anyone has put their hand up to Co-host, but am happy to if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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