Amiot 143 Assembly Ship?

[The Rat]

Got the Heller one in the stash, and was thinking about doing it as a sightseeing aircraft, as that big area down below with the picture windows would provide quite a view. But then I had another idea - assembly ship. I know the RAF didn't use such a system, as most missions were conducted at night, but this is, after all, the whiff world.

If Wikipedia is to be believed, the maximum speed is greater than both the Whitley and Stirling so there wouldn't be a problem with either of them trying to stay slow. So if a few managed to escape France and get to Britain, they were pressed into service as assembly ships. They retained the French insignia, but with a wild paint scheme to aid in recognition.

Possible?

[PR19_Kit]

My mind is already boggling!

What a great idea. 

[kitbasher]

Other aircraft would formate on it out of curiosity!

[jcf]

Using a Goodyear Blimp style lightboard, or just lights in the windows? 

[The Rat]

Using a Goodyear Blimp style lightboard, or just lights in the windows? 

[NARSES2]

Sounds like a neat idea Ratty 

Of course you could turn it into a Fighter Control aircraft ? During the 30's both the French and Italian airforce's considered the idea of using a flying fighter control aircraft and some possible designs were put forward. There's certainly enough room on the Amiot for a couple of controllers and their equipment. Maybe even a map table with a couple of plotters ? 

[PR19_Kit]

Sounds like a neat idea Ratty 

Of course you could turn it into a Fighter Control aircraft ? During the 30's both the French and Italian airforce's considered the idea of using a flying fighter control aircraft and some possible designs were put forward. There's certainly enough room on the Amiot for a couple of controllers and their equipment. Maybe even a map table with a couple of plotters ? 

And a kitchen, chef and dining room too! 

[zenrat]

Sounds like a neat idea Ratty 

Of course you could turn it into a Fighter Control aircraft ? During the 30's both the French and Italian airforce's considered the idea of using a flying fighter control aircraft and some possible designs were put forward. There's certainly enough room on the Amiot for a couple of controllers and their equipment. Maybe even a map table with a couple of plotters ? 

And a kitchen, chef and dining room too! 

And obviously a bar.   

[tigercat]

https://images.app.goo.gl/mun3e1F7w6FmRFvb8

Some colourful inspiration.

This is camera ship from film the Battleof Britain

[PR19_Kit]

Oh yeah, I saw that B=25 a few  times, but it was WAY dirtier than that model!

[The Rat]

Two new ideas:

1) Medevac, all white with big red crosses.

2) Maritime patrol. Torpedoes or depth charges? Both?

[loupgarou]

And something civilian?
Like a flying brothel, for example? There are some Noch figure sets very appropriate...

[The Rat]

And something civilian?
Like a flying brothel, for example? There are some Noch figure sets very appropriate...

Hmmm... Check for French translation of 'Mile High Club'...

[jcf]

Detachable cargo pods ala the XC-120.

[NARSES2]

I have never seen a photo of the 120 in flight Jon...fascinating. Thank you