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Group Build Description: I was looking at some float planes… But I’m thinking this would be interesting not only for planes, but perhaps for land thingies with amphibious capabilities (like schwimmwagen kinds of thingies?). I think it would make sense also to add amphibious landing vehicles. Landing craft that just go to the beach not so much, but landing craft that keep going on land are definitely in.
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Hmm, I have a couple of DHC-2 Beavers, one with floats, the other has skis. There’s an X-15 so I’ve got skits covered too. Not to mention a pair of PBYs, a PBM, a Kingfisher, 3 Schwim wagons; 2 in 1/35, 1 in 1/72 (one of the 1/35s has been started), a Widgeon and a Buffalo. I could be part of this.
Airfix have just re-released their primitive antique Auster Antarctic with options for wheels or skis. Back in the day it also came with floats, so unless the mould is seriously munged I would expect to see a floatplane version released, probably at the next higher price point.
If it’s a float plane that’s going on a cruiser model or something like that, then no, I don’t think I’d allow it. But if it’s a flying boat on its own, sure!
Even if card models qualify for this campaign, I doubt I will ever build the Catalina or Bv 138 simply because the finished models are gigantic. The Messerschmitt float plane is very detailed, even for a card model, and includes a complete engine. The Kingfisher is also very detailed.
My stockpile may not include a styrene model that qualifies but 1/350 float planes and Tamiya Schwimmwagens are cheap.
Sorely tempted, but your timeframe is mighty short!
You do know the title of this build is the definition of “helicopter” - a device whose landing is so uncertain they fit it with skis, floats, AND wheels in case one of them comes in handy…
