newvall Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 One of my latest model, resin from Roadrunner model : It's built OOB, doesn't take too much place and add colour among camouflaged planes. Hope you enjoy. Alain 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 A very sleek and beautiful design! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocky05d Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Wow ,very nice model ,never heard of this Aircraft ,looked it up on Wikipedia ,shame it didn't get off the water . Edited November 29, 2015 by cocky05d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hello,Alain - I put my hand in the air and admit I've never seen this elegant type before.However,I am looking at a beautifully built and finished model of her,All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Possible the most dramatic racing design ever, with that special Italian flair. Do you by any chance know if the current Itaian Model resin kit is the same as the Roadrunner one? I can feel the pull… Awesome model! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Very nice looking model! Regarding the airplane - it was really weired, but it never claimbed into air... Under this link http://xplanes.tumblr.com/post/120602829/schneider-trophy-special-cowes-1929-the-oddest There are details: "The aircraft was intended to float deep in the water, with the wings resting on the surface (whether the photo above shows the prototype resting ‘naturally’ is unclear). The engine had an extra shaft and clutch controlling a water-screw at the back. The plan was for the aircraft to first operate using the water-screw and a lower rudder - like a boat. As it gained speed, the hydrofoils would generate lift and raise the aircraft, clearing the main engine/propeller above the water. The pilot would then switch to conventional controls, and the main engine clutch would be engaged… The PC.7 never flew. Although theoretically possible, the control/clutch configuration would have required a pilot with more than two arms.." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I am in love😍! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Now there's something you don't see every day. Very nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Lovely off-beat subject! Looks mad Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Wow, how cool does that look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newvall Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 thank you for your kind comments§ Do you by any chance know if the current Itaian Model resin kit is the same as the Roadrunner one? I can feel the pull… Awesome model! Kind regards, Joachim Yes it is the same , Roadrunner is a menber of the french forum"Master 194" who made the pattern, sell a little batch under his own brand and then gave the production to Italian model. Best regards. Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Outstanding aircraft,and an outstanding build Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Marvellous, want one 1/72 though. Did Roadrunner make any other kits than this, ScaleMates say no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That looks like an amazing design and a superbly built model! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Beautiful build of a really whacky design! One wonders where the Italians thought they were going to get pilots with that extra pair of arms from? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Manfroi Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Great subject and excellent built. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Cool and different, looks great, nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 One of my latest model, resin from Roadrunner model : It's built OOB, doesn't take too much place and add colour among camouflaged planes. Hope you enjoy. Alain That looks amazing, the Italian flare for high speed design was often way ahead of its time & this is no exception due tu the use of the Hydroplane undercarriage. An abosolute beauty of a build- well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Great job Vall Marvellous, want one 1/72 though. Did Roadrunner make any other kits than this, ScaleMates say no? I confirm, no other kit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I'm another who had never heard of this aircraft but I'm glad you have enlightened us all with your magnificent model. It is a real beauty and I bet it looks great in amongst the fighters. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Beautiful model that appeals to my sense of the weird and wonderful...looks like an Italian steampunk version of the Ohka flying bomba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newvall Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Thanks again, , I didn't imagine have such a sucess with this odd thing! JamesP, on 30 Nov 2015 - 7:46 PM, said: Marvellous, want one 1/72 though. Did Roadrunner make any other kits than this, ScaleMates say no? I confirm, no other kit.... Unfortnately !! Beautiful model that appeals to my sense of the weird and wonderful...looks like an Italian steampunk In matt black and gold, 2 Mg on the cowl and a long exaust... Why not. Cheers. Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Crikey! ...this looks straight out of Dan Dare/ TinTin/ Flash Gordon... Very nice build of highly unusual subject- thanks for posting. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Never heard of it before... What a stunning machine. Thank you for showing many of us this beautiful aircraft. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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