Just thought I would test the waters for a group build on a General Aviation Group Build. I know the kits out there are sparse, and, in most cases, crappy. But this would be a good way to hone some modeling skills. If there are enough builders interested, I might could be persuaded to do this. Or at least bribed[:P] This would be limited to the small aircraft but not airliners (they deserve their own GB). Scale would be optional.
kevin i might be interested depending on the time frame. there are two that i am interested in. no airliners ok define. would a dc 3 qualify?
joe
A DC-3 would qualify as a freight hauler. ie. Flying Tigers etc. Haven’t given much thought to a time frame. How about early/mid August? with a finish date in November or December?
Hmmm… I was really going to try dedicate myself only toward the AM build and the Monogram gb, but if the deadline is far enough away, this group build is very tempting too.
I used to own a 1:1 Cherokee 140 that I have always wanted to try and replicate in plastic. I have two of the old Minicraft 1/48 (?) Cherokee kits. Maybe this is just the inspiration I need to start.
I would LOVE to join this build and model the first plane I ever flew - an old orange and brown Cessna 152. 4813B was a great little thing till another student porposed her into the runway doing touch and goes. Sheesh.
To make matters worse, the nazis of the modeling world seem to think that GA aircraft are all crap and not worth the time to mold at all or if they do, then not well. The only kit of a 152 I’ve ever seen wasn’t even a 152! It was really a very old version of a 172 and was out of balsa.
OH GODS OF STYRENE, HEAR OUR PLEA!!!
MAKE US SOME DECENT GA AIRCRAFT PLEASE!!!
[:D]
im in. i got a 1:1 cherokee 140 along with 1:48 just pleading to be built.
also got a O-2a skymaster, but could that be counted GA?
can we start asking questions for help yet?
im already in need
anyone else building/built a o-2 skymaster? fun kit, you can build in a weekend if you want to, more time if you want to drop flaps, move ailerons and rudders. its eye catching to reposition the yoke and do the same with the ailerons.
would love to get a dc-3 even a c-47. wish revell would reissue that. oh well to ebay i go!
i’m in on this. i do have some group builds to get out of the way first so the early august start sounds fine by me. i have several subjects to choose from. i’ve ot a couple of chipmunks, a piper cherokee arrow, some gliders, a piper aztec, and two DC3’s to go at… all are 1/72nd.
cool idea btw.
Greg
still thinking about it. if i can find it a beech vtail and i would like to do a hawaiian air dc-3 late '41, even if it doesnt qualify for the build.
joe
I would think that a DC3 (while arguably a VERY cool a/c) would not qualify as a GA plane. It’s not the same sort of thing as a Cessna, Mooney, Piper or Beech. I think that was the original trust of the topic. Correct me if I’m wrong though…
I would agree, GA is defined as non-comercial rated aircraft. If freight haulers are included, then the 757, 767, A600 and DC10 would be included as well.
Could we look into building private jets like the Citation or Lear?
And could we build experimental and homebuilts such as Rutans EZ? However, not many kits exist. I would love to build a King Air or C310 or an Aztec in something larger than 1:48.
Wishfull thinkning I guess.
you guys are right the dc-3 i have in mind is not within the guidelines of this proposed gb. i was just thinking while typing. [:D][:D][:D]
joe
I think a GA group build is a fantastic idea. Both of my local hobby shops have a whole bunch of the Minicraft 1/48 scale Cessnas and Pipers.
Personally, I want to see some hi-tech kits of GA airplanes with well-detailed engines and interiors in both 1/48 and /172 scale. Kind of like what Roden is doing with their WWI airplanes.
I won’t be taking part in this build because I have too many planes to work on in my “to-build” pile, but I’ll be watching this topic closely to see what you guys build. [:D]
Regards,
does a king air come in 1/48? if so let me know, ill definatly get one.
and as for the beech vtail aka bonanza v35 i wasnt aware they made those either. that would be so very cool to get both in 1/48 especially the king air since i have experience with them and being that they are my favorite turbine plane
Hmm I saw an Otter kit…but I am in the middle of 2 builds will watch this one to see how timing goes.
-Jeff
I cannot find any kits of the King Air, a lot of premade resin models for a lot of $$$. You can get the older V tail Bonanza in both 1/72 and 1/48 through Minicraft and Airfix. I personally would like to find a 1/48 PA36 Bonanza. It is amazing that it is hard to find a lot of the popular GA planes. Another plane I would die to have a kit for is the Mooney. That reversed tail is so neat.
Scott
i’ve never been much of a mooney fan, very cramped cabin, but VEEEERRRRRYYYY FAST! which mooney you interested in? if anything it should be a 206.
My GA wish list:
Pilatus PC-12
Beech Super King Air B200
Piper Malibu Mirage
Piper Saratoga
Cessna P210
Cessna 414
http://www.ipmskalamazoo.org/rev_air0007.html
this is the only one i can find on the web. btw dont look in your lhs, it seems this is out of production. to find it you have to be good and lucky. but more lucky than good.
joe
My LHS has a beaver…cant remember the kit maker. I flew alot in these noisy planes when I worked in Alaska. Slow, vibrating and NOISY but I love em, great planes. Just roll down the pilots window to maually adjust the fuel mixture ratio with a small wrench while flying and it would go forever.