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Title: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on January 17, 2008, 04:27:04 PM
Selection of my flying boat will be no later than the end of the week. I am leaning toward Short S-23 or the Martin M-130 or the Boeing B-314. Scale will more than likely be 1/144 or maybe even smaller??? I need to find out how big each scale will be. I am running out of space on my shelves.

Lou

P.S. I have place messages for Len to joins us here. He was building a Black cat and a Grumman Goose. He will probably join in also.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: davetunison on January 18, 2008, 01:00:20 PM
Lou,
   I will try one of the Rohrbach flying boats- Robbe, Rodra or Rocco (robot names?). Also in a small scale.

Dave
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on January 18, 2008, 01:36:15 PM
I never knew those existed. I will have a closer look. Thanks for the info. I am still going for the Boeing B314.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: davetunison on January 18, 2008, 02:00:47 PM
I was looking at the wingspans and the "Robbe I" is in the same size range as the Oxford, so that may be my choice.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on January 18, 2008, 05:12:17 PM
Even at 1/144 scale, the Clipper is still has a 12" span. a 1/350 would be 5.2". Probably the 1/144 will do me well. It will go with the remainder of my 1/144 models especially the B24 Liberator. At 1/72 would equal 25". at 1/32 it would be impossible at 57".
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up- Boeing 314
Post by: davetunison on January 18, 2008, 05:21:37 PM
I built a vacuform of the Boeing 314 years ago, but can't remember the scale, it must have been 1/72.

In childhood, I had a smaller scale plastic kit version. All the clear window parts had fallen out and I discovered that submerging just below the surface in a swimming pool, the air would gradually escape from the window holes and the plane would sink in a good simulation of "flight" when given a bit of a forward push.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: davetunison on January 18, 2008, 05:28:44 PM
I'm also interested in the Canadair CL-215/415. I like how they mounted the nacelles above the wing. It's not the most beautiful thing ever built but still carve-worthy.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on January 18, 2008, 06:14:59 PM
I created a new public album for the cookup:

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=61
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on January 18, 2008, 07:09:49 PM
Lots of cool naval seaplane articles (including jet seaplanes) are at:

http://www.combatreform2.com/p6mseamaster.htm
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on January 18, 2008, 07:18:11 PM
Neat article Garet. Thanks for the the album. I am sure we will fill it up.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on January 21, 2008, 11:49:10 AM
Dave, neat looking craft you selected. Are you doing your standard paint scheme? I see lots of filletting. It should be a good subject to practice the art of doing fillets.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF9067.JPG) Have you considered carving as a single piece of wood?(Pre-glued blocks)
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on January 24, 2008, 11:34:37 AM
Just a short note to say that the B314 is progressing with the pieces all blocked but not shaped except for the tail area. The tree vertical fins bring a new challenge to ensure all is lined up.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on January 27, 2008, 11:43:03 PM
The B-314 is progressing smoothly with no big issues to date.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF8996.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=61&pos=2
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF8997.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=61&pos=3
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on January 28, 2008, 03:12:12 AM
Lou, what scale did you settle on for your Boeing 314?

Garet
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on January 28, 2008, 02:39:37 PM
Garet, she is rather small at 1/350. I will do another bigger project at a later time. Right now I have too many projects in waiting. I was looking for war time colours but apparently she remained silver(metal) throughout her career.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: davetunison on January 28, 2008, 04:40:51 PM
Here are two sites concerning camouflaged 314s

http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/civil/kauck314.htm (http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/civil/kauck314.htm)

and

http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/web/20070106-pan-american-airways-pacific-clipper-aviation-pearl-harbor-robert-ford_print.shtml (http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/web/20070106-pan-american-airways-pacific-clipper-aviation-pearl-harbor-robert-ford_print.shtml)

The second article mentions the clippers being painted "sea gray"

Dave
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on January 28, 2008, 05:31:12 PM
My daughter insisted that it couldn't have a 12-inch wingspan (1/144) scale.  Look at the towel behind it, she said.  I guess she was correct after all.  You made a nice looking model.  I found some patent drawings for an early Loening flying boat, but they are for a monoplane, and the closest looking ones I could find that were actually built were biplanes.  I'm also toying with the idea of making one of those jet flying boats, either the big Martins or one of those Sea Dart fighters.  But I looked at my workbench and found 8 models in process, so perhaps I should finish up some of those first!

Garet
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: davetunison on January 28, 2008, 06:18:01 PM
Garet, I've been going through 1920s "Jane's All the World's Aircraft" at the library lately and remember seeing a Loening "Air Yacht". It was a small monoplane with a huge engine and pusher prop. Do you have the link to the patent?

Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on January 28, 2008, 07:42:53 PM
O.K., Flyingboats have always interested me. Therefore I hope to join too. But as usual I'll be way behind, at least as far as painting is concerned.

I'm planning to contribute a Curtiss - Canadian Vickers HS-3L in 1/72 scale. I'll post the plans and later a few photos of the one that our local aviation museum finished rebuilding - only completed a couple of years ago after a long and laborious effort.

Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on January 31, 2008, 05:36:54 PM
The Loening Flying Boat patent is #1394630.  Here is a link to the Google patent page:

http://www.google.com/patents?id=vgtcAAAAEBAJ&dq=1394630
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on January 31, 2008, 07:56:02 PM
I found the following flying boat plans in Paul Matt Scale Airplane Drawings, Volumes 1 and 2, which I own:

Consolidated PBY-2
Consolidated PBY-5
Curtiss F Boat
Curtiss MF-6-K Seagull
Grumman G-44A Widgeon
Grumman J2F-5 Duck
Republic RC-3 Seabee
Sikorsky S-39B

I'd been scanning some 1940s Model Airplane News that a friend let me borrow, and they kept mentioning the Seabee.  I went looking for drawings and found a mention that they were in these books, so I checked my copies, and there it was.

Garet
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 07, 2008, 03:39:18 PM
Even in 1/350, the clipper look big.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF9048.JPG) http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-622
I will produce and apply the decals before months end to pose with Garet's PT boat. An additional photo can be found in the cook-up album.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on February 07, 2008, 10:06:31 PM
Got a change. My flying boat's going to be a Vickers Vedette -`1927 vintage. Been visiting the Western Canada Aviation Museum to take photos - an absolute necessity in this case. They've rebuilt one that they have on display. I plan to do it in 1/72 scale and will post the three views and photos shortly. One obvious difficulty will be doing the engine as it doesn't have a cowling. May affect my plans but we'll see what we can do.

Cliff.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Kenny Horne on February 08, 2008, 06:00:57 AM
Hey Guys,

I'm in, though I'll only be persuing a slim version, ala "Garet Scale."  My subject will be the Shorts Sunderland mostly 'cause of the pretty wartime paint job.  I have cut out the top view, the easy part, and have the side views, engines, and floats to go. 

I remember reading somewhere of the attitude that went along with flying boats.  They were always considered to be more as a boat that could fly than a 'plane that could float.  The ameneites were very Cunard-esque, and the traditions were more naval than aviation.  It all seems like something out of a very different time, not merely 70-50 years ago.

Kenny

ps,

Thank you Lou so much for shifting over my photos.  I've just found little things difficult lately.  I truly appreciate your friendship,

Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 08, 2008, 04:37:19 PM
The attached photo has orange wing panels instead of the required yellow. New panels are in production. (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF9060.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-626
Carving the pieces and rough sanding took no more than two hours not counting drying time. Sanding, sealing and painting accounts for another three hours. Decals(some done twice) manufacture and application approximately another two hours(not counting drying times). I may attempt a few more 1/350 flying boats from the larger ones out there.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on February 08, 2008, 07:06:39 PM
FYI, I moved the discussion of Future to the Paint and Finish section.  I think I'll do a more seamless job of it next time.  Still learning....

Garet
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Kenny Horne on February 10, 2008, 05:56:13 AM
Well, I've built my boat, though as a Garet Scale caricature it was a pretty quick build  :)

I think I've decided on the early Dark Slate Grey (green) and Dark Sea Grey over Sky.  Now I've just gotta stir up the courage to get on with it.  Later gang,

Kenny
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 10, 2008, 05:36:48 PM
That Sutherland will look good. The temperate sea scheme is also a favorite of mine.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 10, 2008, 06:03:24 PM
Relative sizis shown in this top shot. My attempts to cover the orange with yellow decals did not work out so good. Regardless, one can always say it is near sunset and the sky is reflecting those red hues.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF9090.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-652

Sitting in the water, the Enterprise would have towered over the Clipper. I would never have realised the relative size otherwise.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF9084.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-653

Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Kenny Horne on February 10, 2008, 07:51:54 PM
Man I love that shot!

The scale relitivity is amazing.  To me I can't believe how big the clipper is when sitting next to the carrier.  All things considered, like that 35 years earlier the earliest flying contraptions were still arguing the value of wing warping as a control device, that  Clipper is amazing.  Cool models Lou.

Kenny
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on February 11, 2008, 06:32:29 AM
I was once standing on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise (the CVN one) when the QE II passed the other way in a narrow channel.  It took me a while to realize that it was the QE II because the flight deck was so high above even her.  It was quite a sight, though.  We were all gawking at the beautiful QE II, and all her ships' officers (there did not appear to be passengers aboard at the time) were looking at the Enterprise.

Garet
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Kenny Horne on February 14, 2008, 05:19:29 AM
Hi Gang,  I've posted a cople of pics in my gallery of my Sunderland.  It is far from finished, but damn it's cute.  I love those Garet Scaleies.  I know it's not a real solid, but ...
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_WIP-1.jpg)
Kenny
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 14, 2008, 02:28:13 PM
The Sunderland looks good Ken.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Oceaneer99 on February 14, 2008, 11:56:31 PM
They *both* look sweet!  Nice job, Kenny.

Garet
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on March 25, 2008, 06:07:12 PM
Hi,

I've posted a couple of photos of my progress on my Vedette. To date I've completed construction of the fuselage (still awaiting sanding sealer) together with the cockpit interior, the tail surfaces and the lower right wing. This project is proving to be more of an engineering challenge than I had expected. To solve the twin difficulties of attaining realsm together with model strength is an ongoing problem.

I've also posted a couple of three views together with a history of the aircraft both of which I hope you can download if desired.

Unfortunately, I inadvertently posted two identical shots which I would like to delete if someone could advise me how this is done.

Cliff.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on April 08, 2008, 05:33:40 PM
Hi Dave,

A pretty late reply but I've noticed that you've expressed interest in the Canadair CL-215 Water Bomber as a model subject. Just wanted to let you know that if you decide to proceed with this model I've been able to shoot a bunch of photos of one last summer that may be of use.

Cliff.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on May 07, 2008, 05:23:21 PM
More photos of my slowly evolving Vedette.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-Seven.jpg)I'm now working on the top wing but, trying to prepare for the ultimate installation of thread wing wiring that will be strong and relatively easy to put in place, I'm having lots of design problems. So far I've tried at least three different methods.

Also, neglected to identify one of the photos. It's a closeup of another way of constructing wing ribbing. I've used a Gillette razor to cut very thin strips of masking tape that are then used to simulate ribs.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-_Nine_001.jpg)
I also simulated the walk area used to enter the cockpit just visible in the top view. The whole wing is then covered in another coat of dope.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-Six.jpg)
Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on August 20, 2008, 07:13:06 PM
New views of the engine of my Vickers Vedette. As it plays a promenant part in the overall apperance of this aircraft I thought I should try to present my attempts at replicating the engine in 1/72'nd scale.

This is intended to show the general construction technique and scale:
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-_Ten.jpg)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-1638

This second view shows the push rods in place with a coin for scale comparison.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-_Eleven.jpg)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-1637

Finaly, a rear view showing the intake manifolds in place.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/Vi_ckers_Vedette_-_Twelve.jpg)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-1636

Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on August 20, 2008, 09:24:19 PM
Outstanding detailed work Cliff. I cannot enlarge your last picture, the one taken from the rear. I took the liberty of adding links to the photos. Again, outstanding engines.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on August 22, 2008, 04:57:29 PM
Thanks Lou. I don't know why the images won't enlarge. I'll work on that and perhaps you could advise what I'm not doing.

Cliff.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on August 22, 2008, 10:13:07 PM
Are you reducing the size in order to transport them to the internet site?

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on August 23, 2008, 07:25:28 PM
I'll check that out, Lou. As you know I don't have one of these so I'm dependent on Creative Retirement.
Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: R.F.Bennett on August 24, 2008, 06:28:21 AM
If the size is the same as the gallery page, The Image won't get any larger when you click it. If the original image is smaller than the image on the gallery page, it won't enlarge at all. Having said that, looking at the resolution of the images, I don't think you could get them much larger and still keep the detail. You have such a small subject that getting in close on it will be difficult.  :-\ 
I think you've done the best that can be done without a magnifying lens on the camera. After all, it is clear enough to see the grain of the wood. I can work on them if you would like to send me the originals via email.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Ken Pugh on August 24, 2008, 01:30:39 PM
I posted something in Tips and Techniques/Tools with a topic of Digital Camera Tips that offers some advice on getting clear detail shots.  Everyone may already know these tips but if someone is looking for answers, this may help.  I don't always follow my own advice on this one as I am just documenting a build.

Ken Pugh
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on August 25, 2008, 04:32:59 PM
Thanks Ray.
I'll have to investigate all that. At present I'm using film, a macro lens on a K1000 SLR and scanning the prints into the desktop before posting them on our site.

Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: R.F.Bennett on August 25, 2008, 07:22:55 PM
K1000 is a great camera, I wish I had invested in one when they were still making them. I think if I could afford the developing and film costs I would use my Nikon or Keiv to shoot my models. Especially the "Completed" display.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on August 25, 2008, 10:25:57 PM
It's time to go digital. But when I was doing my "aircraft-in-flight", I was taking a photography course and was able to print and enlarge my coloured negatives together with "spotting in" the rotating props. Today, it's even getting difficult to find a commercial lab that still does film.

Another example of at least some of the fun being taken away. A friend told me he took - I think he said a thousand or so shots - of flowers. Of course he got a good one. So I suppose it was worth it.

Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on October 20, 2008, 06:42:45 PM
Hi,

My Vickers Vedette is pretty much to the pre-paint stage. In the construction of this model I thought it somewhat unique in that it presented certain problems in replicating an engine that was esentially "open" - without a nacelle or otherwise enclosed.

Therefore I had to proceed from here:(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-__B.jpg)

And via views of the engine as it was recovered from the lake:(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-__C.jpg)

to draughting a representation with a 1/72nd scale - to the upper left hand - to assist in modeling:(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-_A.jpg)

We then arrive at the engine temporarily installed:(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-__D.jpg)


From which we have the completed and painted engine (about 1.5" D):(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-__E.jpg)

And finally, the engine mounted on its Test Stand ready for its first run-up:(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vickers_Vedette_-__F.jpg)

Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2008, 06:57:52 PM
Cliff, you are a master at work. Awesome engine. I eagerly await the finished Vedette.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on October 20, 2008, 10:32:02 PM
Thanks Lou,

But first I'd like to commend you guys for the splendid tutorial that you're putting together on building solid models. It's an ongoing thing that reads like a serial of older times. (There I go again) It even has an element of suspense. Perhaps when you are finished we can expect the first smm PDF. It's really very interesting and we look forward to "the next chapter".

But my engine. I've made at least two mistakes. The first is that it is closer to 5/8" or 16mm diameter. And, in the process of abstraction, simplification and replication or whatever I put the crank on the wrong side. I mention this as a cautionary note to anyone considering making a pusher type aircraft. I found that I was always getting confused. It's even necessary to carve the propeller pitch differently.

Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on October 21, 2008, 10:27:03 AM
None of us would have noticed the crank position if you had not mentioned it. You have an emgine to be proud off. As to our tutorial, thanks for the kind word. I am learning as much as Rafa on the basics that endeared me to the hobby.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on October 21, 2008, 10:32:05 AM
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vedette_Pre_Paint__1a.jpg)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vedette_Pre_Paint__5a.jpg)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vedette_Pre_Paint__4a.jpg)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vedette_Pre_Paint__2a.jpg)
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Kenny Horne on February 17, 2009, 04:56:38 PM
Great work Cliff,

I've got an odd offer for you but it might help.   At the loccal museum we have a copy of a Vickers Viking IV (I think 7/8 scale) that was built for a movie.  I believe it flew...  Anyway, check it out and if you think that it may contain any interesting detail that you are having touble interpreting from your drawings, I can take some pictures for you.  I know it's the wrong aircraft, and not even real, but it's the best I've got :-)

http://albertaaviationmuseum.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=41

Kenny
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on February 17, 2009, 05:47:33 PM
Thanks Ken for your remarks and your offer. At the present time I'm pretty much to the painting stage of all seven that are awaiting final steps. However, at least until April I've decided to concentrate on another endeavour that has been long in the consideration stage. Perhaps, and very likely, circumstances have prohibited me from such an undertaking. As a friend once reminded me:"Don't wait too long if there is something you want to do".

You guys certainly have a great Aviation Museum. I intend to visit it sometime soon. Maybe at the Group's first International Meeting. (Better than at Baker Lake!)

Cliff.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Kenny Horne on February 17, 2009, 06:52:17 PM
Hi Cliff, 

Somehow I read your engine build bit as a "new" message.  Didn't relalize that this thread is months old :-(   Oh well,  the offer still stands that I can get some pictures of anything we've got and send it your way in the future...

Take care,

Kenny
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on February 18, 2009, 05:52:01 PM
Thanks again Ken for the offer. May rely on it yet when I get back to the final stages in construction. Also thanks for the museum link. Very interesting. I'll try to reciprocate by inclosing the link to Manitoba's Western Canada Aviation Museum. It has a very fine collection of early "Bush" aircraft and a few scratch built models that are also unique. An example is a Fairchild Super 71 in a hangar similar to the one that Lou has built. I've got a couple of photos of these models that I'm sure the Group will enjoy - especially Lou. And speaking  of the Fairchild Super 71, the Museum is now in the final stages of rebuilding a Super 71 and has it on preliminary display.

Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: dave_t on November 08, 2009, 11:11:46 PM
I forgot about this cook-up and have decided to make a Dornier Do-18 from the Navy ID plans. The only modification will involve reducing it to 1/100th scale.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: cliff strachan on November 09, 2009, 07:58:51 PM
Posted another shot in the Flying Boat cook up:(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vedette_at_Victoria_Beach_-_1~0.jpg)

And:(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Vedette_at_Victoria_Beach_-_4.jpg)

Cliff
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on November 09, 2009, 08:07:27 PM
Outstanding.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Meandog on November 27, 2010, 06:40:41 PM
Had a slide show sent to me of this amazing craft of that era.  :o ;D
I wondered if any members had made a model.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_X

Sorry I put this in the wrong category. (I had posted it in general) Still feeling my way around. ;)


Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on November 27, 2010, 10:22:10 PM
That is OK. The general category is for everything unless you start to be specific on the subject. your first comments were appropriately placed.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: R.F.Bennett on November 28, 2010, 02:48:19 AM
Dornier Do X

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=2394#top_display_media (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=2394#top_display_media)

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=2396#top_display_media (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=2396#top_display_media)

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=2397#top_display_media (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=2397#top_display_media)

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=2398#top_display_media (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=2398#top_display_media)

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From the Gallery, Posted by Cliff, Thanks Cliff. . .  ;D  ::)  :P
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Meandog on November 28, 2010, 02:56:55 AM
Error
The selected album/file does not exist!
:)
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: R.F.Bennett on November 28, 2010, 03:07:29 AM
Try them now, each one should open in a new window.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Meandog on November 28, 2010, 03:13:53 AM
Quote from: R.F.Bennett on November 28, 2010, 03:07:29 AM
Try them now, each one should open in a new window.

Sorry still getting the same error message. Wondering if it has something to do with my computer settings?
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: R.F.Bennett on November 28, 2010, 03:22:04 AM
Working on my end, Try to cut and paste on of the addresses into your address bar.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Meandog on November 28, 2010, 03:26:36 AM
No that does not work. That is a bit of a mystery. :)
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: R.F.Bennett on November 28, 2010, 03:32:42 AM
Go to search at the far right side of the gallery enter the term dornier  .
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Meandog on November 28, 2010, 03:39:44 AM
Yes that way has worked, thanks.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 07, 2014, 10:38:28 AM
Further additions to the flying boat group build should include Barry's Sealand and my Royal Gull.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_SEALAND_5.JPG)(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_CF-ILU_003.jpg)

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Balsabasher on February 07, 2014, 11:37:29 AM
Thats a nice surprise Lou,I had forgotton about this particular cook up.

Barry.
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 07, 2014, 02:25:46 PM
I quite often surf our previous build to see if our current builds fit in.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2014, 05:47:06 PM
Barry, do you recall the call letters of the two Seabees you posted.(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/39a.jpeg)
The image is too small to make out.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on November 12, 2014, 07:54:25 PM
Three 1/72 flying boats to date.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Biggles on November 13, 2014, 05:00:02 AM
Hey Lou, will my Catalina fit into this build?
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on November 13, 2014, 11:21:31 AM
Yes it does. Our group builds never close.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Biggles on May 15, 2015, 07:46:34 AM
Thanks! It will probably be some time before I get around to finishing the Catalina, the blue bird is the first priority.
Biggles
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on August 03, 2018, 06:33:34 PM
A magnificent SM-55X from Guy.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on December 20, 2021, 06:59:17 PM
An excellent Savoia Matchetti SM 62 from Gera. Amazingly, this beauty is in 1/100 scale.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 15, 2023, 10:19:10 AM
This post has been inactive for a while. I neglected to add my 1/144 Sunderland and 1/72 Goose to the mix. In addition I have a Catalina on the bench that should be done shortly.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Boomerang on February 15, 2023, 09:54:33 PM
 Would my Macchi M5 and Douglas Dolphin qualify?

Gordon
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 15, 2023, 10:00:00 PM
Gordon, your two flying boats are indeed qualifiers for this cook-up.

Here are two magnificent models from Gordon's skillful hands. The first is a 1/32 Macchi M5 and the second a 1/72 Douglas Dolphin.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10144/normal_IMG_1378.JPG)  (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10144/normal_IMGP1867.JPG)

Lou

Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 15, 2023, 10:24:39 PM
While spending a few leisure minutes surfing Gordon's gallery album, i came upon another model that we missed adding to the cook-up. Here is a diminutive gem Sea Skimmer in 1/72 scale.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10144/normal_IMGP2163.JPG)

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 15, 2023, 10:29:39 PM
More additions to the cook-up are Pete's very fine box scale Catalina, Vickers Vedette, Beriev R-1, Beriev BE-4, Short Sunderland, Consolidated Commodore, Canadair CL415 and Grumman Albatross.

Lou

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10239/PBY_Catalina_28229.JPG)   (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10239/Vickers_Vedette_28329.JPG)

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10239/Beriev_R-1.JPG)   (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10239/normal_Beriev_BE4.JPG)


(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10239/normal_Short_Sunderland_28329.JPG)   (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10239/Consolidated_Commodore.JPG)

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10239/CL415_Waterbomber_28129.JPG)   (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/Albatross_%282%29.JPG)


Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 15, 2023, 10:54:44 PM
Further searches found this 1/56 beauty hiding in Johnnytodd's photo album. This Catalinas was submitted in Jan 2013.

Lou

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10025/normal_pby92.JPG)
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 15, 2023, 11:01:20 PM
Guy Lacasse gave us this rare Sikorsky S38.

Lou

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Sikorsky2.jpg)
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: Jim on February 16, 2023, 12:56:43 AM
Well, if we're talking about old submissions here, I can contribute these two: a PBY-5 Catalina from 2012 and a Sikorsky S-39 from 2008...
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 16, 2023, 10:02:44 AM
Thank you Jim, both are an excellent addition to the cook-up.

Lou
Title: Re: Flying Boat Cook Up
Post by: lastvautour on February 20, 2023, 04:56:00 PM
The latest Flying Boats is a 1/144 Consolidated Catalina.

Lou