Courageous Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 This will hopefully be my build in this GB, a SAAB S17BS Floatplane built OOB with some little details. First the 'stuff' as like me, many may have not heard of Marivox. Boxart- front. Colour options, one option for me...a floater. Sprue 1 Sprue 2 Sprue 3 Clear sprue Decal sheet The sketch Looks like it'll be fun but have first got to get the Mustang GB out of the way. Until next time Stuart 14
trickyrich Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 welcome along Stuart, and with a really interesting an unusual aircraft. Everyone seems to be bring along some unusual models and this is another one. I had to look up this aircraft as well, interesting history. The model from the pictures looks quite nice, same with the marking choice...the instructions...well very interesting! They are detailed but look a wee bit confusing with all the variations. Well good luck with the build, glad you bought this interesting model along for it, look forward to seeing her in the gallery. 1
Christer A Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 Another SAAB!? Lovely! Tarangus got a decent write-up about the B 17 here https://www.tarangus.se/ That it coincides with their release of a B 17 in 1748 is just luck I guess (also, there are supposed to come some floats to that one in time) 1
reini Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 Nice choice! It has great cumbersome look with it's wheels down - but I'm sure will be equally as cool with the floats I have a Marivox kit in the stash too, Saab SK60, might have a go at that if I find the time 1
Courageous Posted January 22, 2020 Author Posted January 22, 2020 I'm not expecting much of an answer on this aircraft really but I'd thought I'd put it out there. I'm wanting to add belts to the seats but haven't a clue as to what the setup would be. Could I just fit something like a Sutton harness and get away with it or was it just a pair of lap belts? Did the back 'passenger' have the same thing? I'm hoping to present the cockpit open and with that, the ever inquisitive eye will want to see something. I haven't come across anything cockpit wise for the 'floater' but would it be drastically different from this version. I know their are modern bits in there and I can discount those? Stuart 1
Courageous Posted January 23, 2020 Author Posted January 23, 2020 Lunchtime update. This 'floater' has a large canopy and although it's not 100% clear, things will be seen and add an open canopy into the mix, I thought I'd add a few ribs using 0.5mm square rod. Might add some stringers but we'll see. ...and with the cockpit deck held in place. I think with some generic throttle blocks, controls and boxes, it will spruce-up a bit. Stuart 7
trickyrich Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 little things like that will certainly make the interior look nice and busy. 1
Col. Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Nice start. Adding things will reward you with a busier and more authentic view under that long canopy. 1
RidgeRunner Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) I've just seen this thread, Stuart. A nice subject. It is a nice machine. I remember seeing one (the only one?) at Malmen air show a few years ago. A lively machine with a distinctive sound :). Martin Edited January 24, 2020 by RidgeRunner 1
Rabbit Leader Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Apologies from me as well... I've just come across this and like a few others have little clue on both the aircraft and kit manufacturer. What I see however is most interesting and I love the many options provided on that decal sheet. I'll have to look up Marivox to see what else they produce and just wondering if they are still in production or are these old stashed kits that are thankfully being dug out just for this GB. Cheers and best of luck.. Dave
Courageous Posted January 24, 2020 Author Posted January 24, 2020 10 hours ago, trickyrich said: little things like that will certainly make the interior look nice and busy. 9 hours ago, Col. said: Nice start. Adding things will reward you with a busier and more authentic view under that long canopy. Cheers Rich & Col. It may come down to generic boxes/ panels as the only images I have are for the renovated bomber version and the signs in Swedish don't help. The biggest area will be the navigator/ observer/ gunner hole... 8 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I've just seen this thread, Stuart. A nice subject. Cheers Martin. Sometimes you've just got to build something different. 34 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: What I see however is most interesting and I love the many options provided on that decal sheet. Cheers Dave, I'm enjoying it so far. Bound to have fun 'n games later. As for Marivox kits, loads on Evilbay. Stuart 1
RidgeRunner Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Courageous said: Sometimes you've just got to build something different. I'm with you 100%..... 2
RidgeRunner Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I'm with you 100%..... You got me Stuart @Courageous ..... I ordered one! . So which will I build? Martin Edited January 24, 2020 by RidgeRunner 2 2
Courageous Posted January 24, 2020 Author Posted January 24, 2020 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: So which will I build? You like silver... Stuart
RidgeRunner Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I do but I like the unusual air arms too :).... So, is the Ethiopian a NMF/Silver machine? 1
Courageous Posted January 24, 2020 Author Posted January 24, 2020 2 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: So, is the Ethiopian a NMF/Silver machine? That's what it looks like to me. The decals are there to do the rear boxart but the instructions paint guide don't mention it. You're a clever bloke, you'll sort it. Stuart
RidgeRunner Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I see the Ethiopian machine also has some colour! A yellow cowl ring ;).... You know I will, dont you? One day ....... Martin PS: less of the clever! 1
Christer A Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Just saying that there is a 1/48 B17 from Tarangus if you can find it. I think the first run is sold out now though. 1
Grandboof Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 You will have fun with this . The fit is good in most places . Just watch the area around the machine gun . Will be watching Martin H
Courageous Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Grandboof said: machine gun Is that what it's supposed to be but yes, I'll keep my eyes open. Stuart
RidgeRunner Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 10:35 AM, RidgeRunner said: You got me Stuart @Courageous ..... I ordered one! . So which will I build? Martin The package arrived today. I opened it and they’d sent me a J22 instead of the B17 1 1
dogsbody Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: The package arrived today. I opened it and they’d sent me a J22 instead of the B17 Well ! Chris
Courageous Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 2 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: J22 instead of the B17 Bummer. With the sole operator of the J22 being Sweden, doesn't fulfil your 'exotic' criteria. Stuart
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