Seaknight & M16, red : primary seaplanes

[ericr]

thanks !

[ericr]

the nice thing about forums like this one, is that you get replies that come from a different angle,
and that sometimes brings ideas you wouldn't have had yourself

So recently I was suggested to think about trying a flying boat space shuttle ...



it obviously has cargo capabilities



especially with its rear ramp

[Tophe]

Wow! Incredible! (I mean: wonderful!)

[zenrat]

Wow.  That's great.

[ericr]

thanks ! your appreciation is a source of inspiration 

[TheChronicOne]

Too cool! It has a t tail!!   

[ericr]

thanks !

the T-tail is from a Buccaneer, and the wings from a twin Otter : two very ductile kits for kitbashes ...

[ericr]

Hi there, I'm back
(well, the stream of picture paused, but not the building, so a burst might occur; I am testing imgur here)

here is a Frog Spirit of Saint Louis, fit with floats from a Willow :

[TheChronicOne]

Glad you're back! That looks very nice... Despite the lack of forward observation I'd surmise that anyone flying this bird would have nothing but fun! 

[Tophe]

 

[PR19_Kit]

Glad you're back! That looks very nice... Despite the lack of forward observation I'd surmise that anyone flying this bird would have nothing but fun!

Lindberg managed to find his way across the Atlantic without such forward vision, AND land the thing in Paris too.

Actually it might have made sense if he'd fitted floats, they'd have been handy if it got really crucial out there, and they'd could have carried extra fuel too.

[zenrat]

That works.  Good job.

[McColm]

Great work,
Got an idea for the D.H. Mosquito to add floats to it.

[ericr]

thanks all !

sometimes simple is beautiful 

Got an idea for the D.H. Mosquito to add floats to it.

a Moquito on floats? how come I never until now thought of it  

[McColm]

thanks all !

sometimes simple is beautiful 

Got an idea for the D.H. Mosquito to add floats to it.

a Moquito on floats? how come I never until now thought of it  

I saw a photo of a D.H.90 Dragonfly, a smaller version of the Dragon Rapide on floats and thought of the Mossie.