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Exotic Seaplane Designs

Started by KJ_Lesnick, April 26, 2012, 12:57:20 AM

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KJ_Lesnick

April 26, 2012, 12:57:20 AM
I remember finding an interesting sea-plane design on retro-mechanics site but I can't find it anywhere.  It was this really slick aerodynamic looking seaplane.  Anybody know what I'm talking about?
That being said, I'd like to remind everybody in a manner reminiscent of the SNL bit on Julian Assange, that no matter how I die: It was murder (even if there was a suicide note or a video of me peacefully dying in my sleep); should I be framed for a criminal offense or disappear, you know to blame.

Aircav

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April 26, 2012, 01:15:42 AM
"Subvert and convert" By Me  :-)

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PR19_Kit

#2
April 26, 2012, 01:26:41 AM
Looks like they started with a Cessna 208!
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

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perttime

#3
April 26, 2012, 03:41:09 AM
One of the more exotic seaplane designs I've seen is the Chaparral by Lnago. Not sure if it is "retro" or "dieselpunk", though...



http://lnago.livejournal.com/18974.html

(the site and the pictures are loading very sluggishly, right now :(  )

dogsbody

#4
April 26, 2012, 06:40:22 AM
Another unusual design.






Chris
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with a uniform to wear,
a fast aeroplane to fly,
and something to shoot at?"

RussC

#5
April 26, 2012, 08:17:41 AM
Quote from: dogsbody on April 26, 2012, 06:40:22 AM
Another unusual design.






Chris

Flying Wing / Flying Boat... Hmmmmm...The wheels are turning.

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pyro-manic

#6
April 26, 2012, 02:19:31 PM
Savoia S-55? That's pretty close to a flying wingboat.
Some of my models can be found on my Flickr album >>>HERE<<<

RussC

#7
April 26, 2012, 11:53:24 PM
Quote from: pyro-manic on April 26, 2012, 02:19:31 PM
Savoia S-55? That's pretty close to a flying wingboat.

Indeed yes... So nice  I built it twice. First was the Ringo 1/48th years ago, second time in paper and wood in 1/144.



"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to"  - Al Superczynski

PR19_Kit

#8
April 27, 2012, 02:23:03 AM
And then there's the Delta/Supermodel kit in 1/72 scale too.

[The word 'kit' is used here in its WIDEST possible sense.....]
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

KJ_Lesnick

#9
April 29, 2012, 04:10:05 AM
No -- it never progressed past the drawing board.  It was very blended in shape...
That being said, I'd like to remind everybody in a manner reminiscent of the SNL bit on Julian Assange, that no matter how I die: It was murder (even if there was a suicide note or a video of me peacefully dying in my sleep); should I be framed for a criminal offense or disappear, you know to blame.

pyro-manic

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April 29, 2012, 05:32:40 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 27, 2012, 02:23:03 AM
And then there's the Delta/Supermodel kit in 1/72 scale too.

[The word 'kit' is used here in its WIDEST possible sense.....]

Not one you'd recommend then? I'd love to build an S-55 (1:72 of course), but I didn't know of any kits.

KJ: You'll need to be a bit more specific than "slick, aerodynamic and blended". Date, size, nationality/company, number of engines, radial/inline etc? Any and all of that would be useful.
Some of my models can be found on my Flickr album >>>HERE<<<

PR19_Kit

#11
April 29, 2012, 07:05:30 AM
Quote from: pyro-manic on April 29, 2012, 05:32:40 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 27, 2012, 02:23:03 AM
And then there's the Delta/Supermodel kit in 1/72 scale too.

[The word 'kit' is used here in its WIDEST possible sense.....]

Not one you'd recommend then? I'd love to build an S-55 (1:72 of course), but I didn't know of any kits.

It's buildable, and I've seen two really well done models from that kit, but it's quite a lot of work and it has some fit problems. That stopped me building mine for some years now. AFAIK it's the ONLY 1/72 kit of the S55 though.
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

CANSO

#12
April 29, 2012, 09:26:49 AM
Does anybody know where is this armada of SM-55's to be seen and what is the scale? Looks bigger than 1:72 to me. :unsure:

PR19_Kit

#13
April 29, 2012, 10:10:58 AM
I've seen that piccie before and I have an idea it was at a commemoration of Balbo's massive formation flight to the Chicago World's Fair.

They started from Orbetello on the west coast of Italy, a place I'd LOVE to visit. Not only does it have flying boat connections (some of the flying boat base ramp is still there!) but it just looks such an amazing place.
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

CANSO

#14
April 29, 2012, 10:20:18 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 29, 2012, 10:10:58 AM
I've seen that piccie before and I have an idea it was at a commemoration of Balbo's massive formation flight to the Chicago World's Fair.
Thanks, PR19!
I have this picture from the web - found it when researching Balbo's formation flights some time ago. Do you remember is this "diorama" in a museum or just at some exhibition place (I think it's a museum :unsure:).
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