What to do,

Glenn · February 05, 2006, 12:14:00 AM

Three weeks ago, we had work done, to extend our patio. This meant that my work station was covered up, and a no go zone! While searching the web, I found an interesting model, that would be simple it make and thought I'd make a more advanced model of it.
I won't say what it is, as yet, but I will go and say it's a 'boat'

Scale 1/72
Fuselage length 7 inches
Suggested span 13 inches
Construction bulkheads 2mm Evergreen/ sides .15 thou Evergreen sheet.
Enjoy,
Glenn

AeroplaneDriver · February 05, 2006, 05:43:04 AM

I know what it's going to be!

It's HMS Queen Elizabeth after the politicians and budget monkeys are finished with her!

retro_seventies · February 05, 2006, 05:53:29 AM

is it a lifeboat?

cthulhu77 · February 05, 2006, 11:16:15 AM

Left? LEFT?

?? It must be an airplane! (port)
Interesting...an ironclad perhaps?

The Rat · February 05, 2006, 12:35:48 PM

QuoteLeft? LEFT??? It must be an airplane! (port)

No no no, it looks like it says LEPT, Law Enforcement Patrol Torpedo. Some local constabulary really wants to keep the rivers safe. ^_^

Glenn · February 05, 2006, 11:45:53 PM

Sorry, I don't have a shot of her in between construction, but now she has a cockpit, (crew of 3) a top deck, walk strips, and markings for the sponsons. The third shot will show the hull.
Glenn

Glenn · February 07, 2006, 12:00:28 AM

Well, there's the hull finished. To date, the fuselage is finished, less canopy (haven't worked out what to use yet) and as is the wing. The engines will cause a problem too, but what's new!
Glenn

Brian da Basher · February 07, 2006, 06:37:17 AM

That's a very interesting project there Glenn...an early Sikorsky flying boat maybe? Whatever you've got planned, it's got me curious to see more!

Brian da Basher

Glenn · February 08, 2006, 12:04:15 AM

Well here is the fuselage complete, (well, less canopy) the wing is finished, and the engines started. I'll give you a clue, it has four engines, and two rudders.
Well, that's enough to be going on with!
Glenn

Brian da Basher · February 08, 2006, 07:18:58 AM

Wow Glenn that's coming along nicely! I'm having a blast trying to figure it out. The closest I can come is a Sikorsky S-42, but it seems the canopy is different. I love the progress you're making and it's got me scratching my head and thinking.

Brian da Basher

Brian da Basher · February 08, 2006, 07:26:25 AM

Another guess would be the Sikorsky S-40, but still, the canopy isn't right...

Brian da Basher

Brian da Basher · February 08, 2006, 07:27:37 AM

My last shot would be the Consolidated Commodore, but this one only has two engines, Ok, Glenn, I give! I'll just have to be patient.

Brian da Basher

Glenn · February 09, 2006, 12:17:58 AM

Brian,
I'd love to make any of those Boats, but mine isn't even American!
Once you see the wing, 'the penny should drop', but that won't be for a while, need to 'down-load' the camera.
Another clue...........the model I'm making is from the Mk IX (also, never built) so mine will be a Mk. XI, just to be different.
Glenn

Glenn · February 13, 2006, 11:51:11 PM

OK Brian, here's the wing! It's 13 inches long, made from .75mm Evergreen, with inside ribs and two wire spars.
Next, the engines.
Glenn

Brian da Basher · February 14, 2006, 06:09:20 AM

Wow Glenn that's a great looking wing! The sweep-back has me totally puzzled and intrigued! I'm really enjoying watching this one come together!

Right now, my best guess would be that it's gonna have jet engines.

Brian da Basher