JWM Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Hi, Next member of series of French machines, which appeared to be the main subject of mine modelling this year. The company Amiot is predominately associated with their model "143" - the "flying cupboard" (perhaps also "flying bookcase" or "flying whatnot" ). But this is more modern model "351", a twin fin variant of better known model "354". The production of "351" started right after the May 10, 1940. Model presents the first machine in series, although numbered "56" as the numeration was continuing the earlier produced "354". This machine was painted in experimental "lizard" scheme and was assigned to GB II/34. On 20 June she was evacuated to North Africa. This is Mach 2 kit. The main change was in propellers (they rotate now in different directions whereas those from kit has the same pitch). Here she is: And a family photo with her older sister, which is with me from 1976 (!) : To be frank a face lifting of older sister was done here, namely the fresh coat of mat varnish after correction of hue of green khaki. Before lifting she looked like that: Comments welcome Regards Jerzy-Wojtek 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Very nice! I like these interesting camouflage schemes. Not often to see. thx for sharing! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 You sir, are a freak of nature- a modeler who actually got a Mach 2 kit to resemble the airplane on the box lid! Wow- I am impressed with both models. You are a steely-eyed model builder! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Nice French connection again. Always nice to see not so ordinary models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Very nice. Well done. It's good to see these strangers on display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Great Work! I am impressed by the "modern" Amiot....given the Reputation of Mach 2 kits! The aircraft design could almost pass for Japanese, In my opinion. I have an Amiot 134 completed and one in the Stash....its so Ugly it's Pretty! Keep those French Aircraft coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 23 hours ago, Andy Dyck said: Very nice! I like these interesting camouflage schemes. Not often to see. thx for sharing! Andy Thank you. I did this model (and therefore "351 variant) mainly because of this scheme. The "354" was more pronounced, namely it was in wider use in 1940 campaign. but this scheme apparently seduced me..., 19 hours ago, 72modeler said: You sir, are a freak of nature- a modeler who actually got a Mach 2 kit to resemble the airplane on the box lid! Wow- I am impressed with both models. You are a steely-eyed model builder! Mike Thanks! The Mach 2 quality has poor reputation, and each time when I open their box I see, that they deserve it... Here the surface of wing required special attention due to many unwanted additions . Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: Nice French connection again. Always nice to see not so ordinary models. Thank you! The next one will be even more unusual 19 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: Very nice. Well done. It's good to see these strangers on display. Thanks! I am just trying.... 19 hours ago, S. Uehlinger said: Great Work! I am impressed by the "modern" Amiot....given the Reputation of Mach 2 kits! The aircraft design could almost pass for Japanese, In my opinion. I have an Amiot 134 completed and one in the Stash....its so Ugly it's Pretty! Keep those French Aircraft coming! Thank you! Indeed, those Amiot 350s has some softness of shapes seen also in Japanese machines, for example in Ki 21 Sally. Refards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 31 minutes ago, JWM said: Indeed, those Amiot 350s has some softness of shapes seen also in Japanese machines, for example in Ki 21 Sally. Or indeed on the Mosquito, or the Pe.2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I'm happy to see nice models of these rare aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hi Jerzy, great build, the Amiot 350-series belong to the most beautiful designs ever made. Hard to believe the same people designed flying shoeboxes just a few years before. Extra points for doing a Mach 2 kit and getting something so nice out of it. Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 A great build on a less than great kit ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 1:59 PM, Graham Boak said: Or indeed on the Mosquito, or the Pe.2. Right! However the second one of my recent build - Amiot 370, thats lines are even much slimmer due to V-type Hispano engines! On 11/12/2021 at 4:55 PM, Remus389 said: I'm happy to see nice models of these rare aircraft. I am glad to hear it, many thanks! On 11/13/2021 at 2:13 AM, Shorty84 said: Hi Jerzy, great build, the Amiot 350-series belong to the most beautiful designs ever made. Hard to believe the same people designed flying shoeboxes just a few years before. Extra points for doing a Mach 2 kit and getting something so nice out of it. Cheers Markus Markus, you are 100% right. The rare models, like those by Mach 2 gives indeed new aesthetic possibilities... On 11/13/2021 at 6:26 PM, Wulfman said: A great build on a less than great kit ! Wulfman Many thanks! Best regrads Jerzy-Wojtek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I almost feel there is little point in saying anything to this, it has all been said so well before & so deservingly too. That camo is an awesome design, you have made it look wonderful. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Nice. Interesting aircraft and schemes, as ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Very nice work indeed! Mach2 kits require good skill and confidence; which you clearly have in abundance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 12:07 AM, stevehnz said: I almost feel there is little point in saying anything to this, it has all been said so well before & so deservingly too. That camo is an awesome design, you have made it look wonderful. Steve Steve , many thanks for your comments, your are very kind 17 hours ago, IanC said: Nice. Interesting aircraft and schemes, as ever. Thank you! 3 hours ago, kapam said: Very nice work indeed! Mach2 kits require good skill and confidence; which you clearly have in abundance. I appreciete! The Mach 2 kits looks bad is box, but with some effort they bring you joy and satisfaction I am glad that three are still waiting in stash. Best regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Anyone who can wrestle a Mach 2 kit into submission deserves praise! I did the 143 many years ago, seem to remember it was from Heller. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Anyone who can wrestle a Mach 2 kit into submission deserves praise! I did the 143 many years ago, seem to remember it was from Heller. Pete Thank you! Of course the "143" is the Heller, the only kit of this machine existing I think. Fer me it is an interesting emotional time loop- the 45 years between doing those two models... Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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