fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 From 2 years ago, another toilet-equipped flying wonder. SBS' Latecoere 28 is a welcome addition to the slowly growing line of civil options provided by smaller (in size, but big in brains) manufacturers. SBS releases of the different versions of the DH88 racer and the Farman F.190 (and other subjects) are to commend in every sense. As said in the WIP article, you could build this kit as it is, but I decided to go a few extra yards to tweak it a bit and add some things. The "Comte de la Vaulx" (in honor of a FAI preeminent member), flown by Mermoz, realized the first commercial crossing of the South Atlantic and added a record for that to its existing numerous ones. The Late 28, part of the legend of "La Ligne", opened the South-American region to new horizons, and pioneered and heralded the future of commercial aviation for that part of the world. Names like Mermoz, Guillaumet, Saint Exupery and many others will grow to the stature of legends. In 1929 Saint-Exupéry was appointed director of the "Aeroposta Argentina ", a branch of the Aeropostale. I made for this kit a full interior (the manufacturer provides a full cockpit) with restroom and cabin equipment. If you are curious, go the to WIP link of this post, BUT it you really need to use the restroom, please note that the toilet discharges au plein air 🙂 And now, images of the completed model (but why of why did I then photograph this model on grass instead of tarmac?) 37 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 another stunner, whats with the toliets in your models??? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 You’ve done it again Moa another beauty. Stunning modelling and superb photography 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 hour ago, invidia said: whats with the toliets in your models??? Well, don't you need toilets when you travel on an airplane? 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Venturi tubes - are they from the kit or scratch built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 24 minutes ago, Pin said: Venturi tubes - are they from the kit or scratch built? From the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Another incredible build of an unusual subject. Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Beautiful. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Moa said: From the kit. Too bad I'm trying to find a proper way to scratch build these little suckers. All the methods I tried so far are either too labour intensive or don't produce decent results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Stunningly good as usual. I love the detail of the on board toilet (the last user might have put the lid down though 😄). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Are the doors open so that the toilet can be aired? Another of your wonderful builds - such high quality in every one. Was the dolley part of the kit or (more likely) did you scratch build it? P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 As it appears to be a significant criteria, there are some military aircraft with toilets you know. Particularly wonderful model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 8 hours ago, Pin said: Too bad I'm trying to find a proper way to scratch build these little suckers. All the methods I tried so far are either too labour intensive or don't produce decent results Hi Pin It's very simple: google "croco 1/72 venturi" The vendor sells a row of about 15 Venturis cast in resin. Good quality. I have made some rolling soft solder wire with, for example, the edge of a tool, and then cutting the section I needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 hour ago, pheonix said: Was the dolley part of the kit or (more likely) did you scratch build it? P As described in the WIP posted at the same time than this, it was scratched, as you correctly guessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 On 11/6/2018 at 9:05 AM, Gorby said: there are some military aircraft with toilets you know. I am told so. They spread chaos (to call it politely) among the enemy ranks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 5 hours ago, Moa said: It's very simple: google "croco 1/72 venturi" I have two packs of Crocos. The ones of the smallest size are barely useable, mid-size are okay-ish but still need cleaning, big ones are fine, but still need cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Oh my giddy aunt Mr Moa - that is just beautiful. Those resin kits are just wonderful - I have a stash of Schneider Cup racers from Karaya and the SBS Farman 190 and you are inspiring me to get at least one under way. Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Another excellent model and that is probably the best 1/72nd toilet I have ever seen. The original must have been fairly heavy though and presumably it was forbidden to use it on the ground (mind you, it would not have been a good idea to be living under the flightpath). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Oh wow, what a cracker Moa an unusual but attractive machine and looks love in this scheme too. Great work as usual. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Oh wow, what a cracker Moa an unusual but attractive machine and looks love in this scheme too. Great work as usual. All the best Chris Thanks, Chris. SBS kits may require attention and concentration, but they are delightful, especially the later ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) Another build stunning beyond belief! I behaved Moa. I saw the toilet inside the plane and refrained from straining to see a roll of toilet paper. Knowing your building skills and attention to detail it wouldn't have surprised me in the least to see one hanging there. Heartfelt admiration for truly astounding work. Edited July 12, 2020 by SAT69 misspell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, SAT69 said: I saw the toilet inside the plane and refrained from straining to see a roll of toilet paper. Knowing your building skills and attention to detail it wouldn't have surprised me in the least to see one hanging there. Oh, ye of little faith! (These are from the WiP thread) The other toilet and roll were from another project: And here is the roll in the Latecoere: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I had to laugh, but my faith will not fail in the future. 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 11/5/2018 at 10:51 PM, Moa said: (but why of why did I then photograph this model on grass instead of tarmac?) Yeah I am missing a photo of the take off run in the nearby river with turning prop ... Fantastic model anyways. Edit: Oops fell for it again, it's an old model but still fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 1 hour ago, occa said: it's an old model but still fantastic My wife says that statement doesn't apply to me, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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