Float Plane/ Flying Boat GB feeler

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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I have been wanting to do this for a while now and I haven’t seen too much attention paid to planes designed to land on water. So, Modelcrazy and myself would like to do a GB to start in January and run till Dec. 31 2016.

It would be for Military and Civilian planes that were made to land on water. ie Float planes.

Simple rules.

Any plane that was made or alterned to land on water. Float planes, flying boats, etc.

Civilian or military.

Any scale.

Any era.

OOB or as much add-ons as you want.

Crossovers allowed.

I would love to see a ton of float planes being built. It’s a category we don’t see too much, but I think it would be fun. Jump in with any comments; I’d love to hear them.

Thanks,

BK

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The question was asked if flying boats are Okay. Yes, if it has wings, flys and lands on water it’s in. Boats, floats, conversions, whatever is good.

BK

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Count me in. I have several in the stash.

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I did a quick search of my mancave closet and got these out. I may have a couple more on the top shelves in the garage. I know I have a 1/72 Jake that must be in the garage.

I’m leaning on the Albatros or one of the Japanese ones. [whstl]

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Ye, I should be in. I only have one option at the moment, the Italeri Do 24, and I have been itching to build it.

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Bish, PJ, awesome ! Some neat subjects there for sure. I’ve decided to go with the Loire 130M from Azur. Looks just different enough for me.

Cool beans…BK

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I would love to get into that group build. I have a couple of planes that need some attention.

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Awesome, Welcome!! BK

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Bish

i bought my DO24 back in the late 70’s and the box still has the sticker, $5.50.

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Mine is a later boxing, but I am not sure if its the 87 or 95 one. It was a gift from eagle90 last year. I have just got the Kora models trolley for it.

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Im new at this group build thing? but this is what I have . I need to think about which one

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OOOh I’d build the Anne.

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crown, welcome to the world of Group Builds. But be warned, they come with a Public Health Warning.

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I’m a sucker for that Kingfisher…

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It does have USCG markings

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BK

I have the resin goodies from Mike West to really dress it up.

Crown

Be warned! This GB thing is addictive…:woot:

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I can see that

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I’m in with my Mirage Lublin XIII TER Hydro (Polish naval plane that shot up some Germans in Danzig at the start of the war).

I may also build an Ar-196A if I have the time for it.

-BD-

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ok Im in. but I have some time to choose [bnghead]

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We’ve decided to add amphibious helos to the build as well. I think they will make a splendid addition.

BK