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Akatombo Works

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kitnut617

January 22, 2010, 07:17:53 AM
This one man outfit out of Japan comes up with quite a few interesting models made out of resin. 

I had bought this one some time ago as I've always liked the look of it even though it wasn't very successful. It's a Sud-Ouest SO 8000 (see pic)

Ever since I get his newsletter and his latest is this, the text is all in code but I think you'll recognize the subject:

http://homepage3.nifty.com/AKATOMBO/garage/BAC22101.htm

Special East in France is the only place I've found that sells the kits in Europe.

https://specialeast.com/index.php?language=en&osCsid=2cd98470e8d1ac2ecbbc1ed24785c36c
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TomZ

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January 22, 2010, 10:37:35 AM
I also have the SO-8000 and his 1/48 De havilland Comet racer. They require some work but are basicly good kits. I ordered from him direct and that went fine. He now accepts Paypal.

Tom


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PR19_Kit

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January 22, 2010, 06:10:03 PM Last Edit: June 22, 2010, 07:09:22 AM by PR19_Kit
Robert,

Looks like he converted a Frog FD2 to make the masters for the BAC221!

That's some skilled modelling, most impressed. Plus the list of stuff that Special East sell looks good,, even a Potez 75, Tophe should be interested in that one........  -_-
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

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January 23, 2010, 01:37:22 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 22, 2010, 06:10:03 PM
That's some skilled modelling, most impressed. Plus the list of stuff that Special East sell looks good,, even a Potez 75, Tophe should be interested in that one........  -_-

I definately am  :wub:

Special East have been advertising in UK mags recently
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NARSES2

#4
June 21, 2010, 11:05:35 AM
A couple of new "Eggbeaters" or at least they are to me, courtesy of SAMI :

AH-56 Cheyenne
AH-56A Cheyenne
Sud-Est SE-700 Autogiro. This comes with WIF RAF & FAA markings as well as French
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Mossie

#5
June 21, 2010, 12:04:38 PM
Tried clicking on the Special East, but Firefox got all twitchy & sent me a warning, same happened when I tried Googling them.

BAC 221 looks nice.
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rickshaw

#6
June 23, 2010, 02:57:20 AM
Quote from: Mossie on June 21, 2010, 12:04:38 PM
Tried clicking on the Special East, but Firefox got all twitchy & sent me a warning, same happened when I tried Googling them.

BAC 221 looks nice.

Basically they are using a security certificate that doesn't match their URL's name.  Naughty but not overly.  I'd be careful about ordering from them as a consequence.  Adding an exception is no big deal and Firefox is merely warning you about the mismatch, quite sensibly really.
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kitnut617

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July 18, 2011, 09:46:44 AM
If I'm not building models, I'm out riding my dirtbike

Thorvic

#8
July 18, 2011, 11:03:38 AM
That is so Narses  :thumbsup:

It would actually make an ideal early carrier AEW aircraft  :-\
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NARSES2

#9
July 19, 2011, 03:23:42 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on July 18, 2011, 11:03:38 AM
That is so Narses  :thumbsup:


To right it is  :thumbsup:
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NARSES2

#10
December 28, 2015, 02:54:39 AM
For those with cash for Xmas he's come up with a Blackburn B.20  :thumbsup:

If I read things correctly then 3D printing is involved somewhere along the line.

I've linked to Britmodeller as they have pics

Chris

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234984018-172-blackburn-b-20-resin-kit-by-akatombo-works-released/
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PR19_Kit

#11
December 28, 2015, 03:43:04 AM
Splendiferous!  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Thorvic

#12
December 28, 2015, 03:50:09 AM
Looks like DMC have lost their website and Special East have degraded too so getting these kits may be a liitle more tricky now !
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Madoc

#13
December 28, 2015, 04:29:17 PM
You can get hold of him directly if need be.  Just do a look-up of Akotombo Works and go to his website.
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ericr

#14
December 28, 2015, 07:53:44 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 28, 2015, 03:43:04 AM
Splendiferous!  :thumbsup:

ì was just looking for the appropriate word, thanks

long live seaplanes !

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