Captain Canada's Water Bomber Build

[rallymodeller]

Hmm. Summat like this?



I like the logo, Gary!

[rallymodeller]

Gary, I have a legit question.

What about "bird dogs"? Bird dogs have their own set of requirements (reasonable maintenance, good endurance and loiter ability, reasonable takeoff and landing runs, good low-speed maneuverability and so forth), so would it be acceptable to add a category for them as well? I dunno about prizes, but maybe just for honours...

To wit:



Not a bomber, but bombers need them...

[Scooterman]

TA-THUNK!!!
     

<sound of Scooterman falling out of chair>

Anybody for.........


AIR

PLANE

PORN!!!!![/size]
       

[elmayerle]

Gary, I have a legit question.

What about "bird dogs"? Bird dogs have their own set of requirements (reasonable maintenance, good endurance and loiter ability, reasonable takeoff and landing runs, good low-speed maneuverability and so forth), so would it be acceptable to add a category for them as well? I dunno about prizes, but maybe just for honours...

To wit:



Not a bomber, but bombers need them...

If you want to have a bit more whiffing fun, re-engine it with TPE331/T76 engines for easier availability of parts and service.

[lancer]

WOW!! Do I like those profiles....The Be12 looks bellding awsome, and using ht ePucara as a spotter/FAC type bird is inspired.  

[rallymodeller]

Well, I now have kits (and the data to back them up) to do three possiblities for the first category. I figure I'll get a good head start on this one. Anyone out there doing the PFPS decals?

[Leigh]

Was thinking about this at work today, what about having the planes sponsored by Evian or Perrier?








I'll get me coat.

[GTX]

I just had one of those "Why didn't I think of that??!!!" moments.  Mind you, I still have my little plan in work.

Regards,

Greg

[GTX]

Here's a suggestion from the ANG? palletised systemsC130 Waterbomber

Apparently when the RAAF trialed the C-130 palletised system in the '90s(?)  they had problems with it (hence why it wasn't used again) - I believe the problems related to significant CG changes as the water was released.  When you consider the turbulent conditions over a fire, this is one of the last things you want.

Regards,

Greg

[Mossie]

Thought you guys might like this:



It's the proposed Groen Bros Aviation Monsoon, a gyrodyne water bomber, similar in design to the Fairey Rotodyne.  The advantages are that it can hover like a helicopter & transit as an aeroplane, carrying more payload & much less mechanicaly complex then a V-22.  The Rotodyne has already proven the technology nearly fifty years ago so it's definately a goer.

More info here: Groen Bros Monsoon (scroll half way down for the water bomber).

Most of their concepts are current types converted into gyrodynes, they propose converting a C-130 for military purposes, named the 'Talon III'.  Idea anyone???

Simon.

[Mossie]

Simon.

[rallymodeller]

Simon.

Well, THAT totally makes sense! <smacks head> Why didn't I think of that?

Oh, and for clarity's sake (and for that extra bit of cool) we in the GB should all get a number for each of our builds -- you know, to keep the fleet straight.

I pick 15 and 20!

[Gary]

Got the first category first Prize yesterday...finally.

The Hass. Shinimawa, a 4 engined turboprop flying boat. Beauty kit.

Ahhh so who's still in. I got the second first prize kit already, a PBY.  Second prizes for each category are spotter planes, third prizes are books or something like that.

Line up lads, tell me how many sets of decals to make.

[rallymodeller]

Me! Me! I already got three planes for the build lined up!

[Runway ? ...]

This'll be my first online build but put me down for it.
Can I book No 69 for my monstrosity ?