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[Patrick Henry]

Seem to recall one of the Toy Boat Mags showing a water based (Non Flying) Sunderland type. IIRC plans were available. Tried "Search" (Yes, I know) on this forum? I remember a posting about the float based Spitfire, may be something in that thread.

  Regards  Ian.

 PS. Have a plan for a BV (Blohm und Voss) single seat WW2 flyingboat you could detune for it to flob about on the surface.

I believe that was an Ashley Needham article in Model Boats a while back, Ian...that's the sort of thing that planted the seed to do this. (I knew I shouldn't have read it....)

I'm sort of thinking that the Cat, being best part made as it comes, would be an ideal base to modify.


Rich

[Martin (Admin)]

1. http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=27818.msg273336#msg273336

2. http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Modellers2/ashley_needham/1ndex.htm

 Martin 

[dreadnought72]

This Sunderland is lovely - camerawork's a bit wobbly, but the landings at the end are fab! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TOzlKpUpjI

And this Albatross is was gorgeous! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP1ELjgFf3o

Once you get beyond the crashes at the start, the planes here are good - especially the Spruce Goose! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5EvqNNByp4

Andy

[pugwash]

Just shows you how well the Sunderland's hull was designed even the model had no problems taking off and landing without
getting swamped.  In the air it almost looked like the real thing.  Just needed the turrets and RAF markings.

Geoff

[Patrick Henry]

Agreed, the Sunderland is beautiful, both on water and in the air.

Thanks for posting those links, Andy...much appreciated.




Rich

[alan colson]

Rich, PM sent. Alan

[Patrick Henry]

Hi Alan,

I remember seeing that boat/plane a while back Alan, thanks for the link...I'll have a look in a bit.



Rich

[Nige52]

Here you go Rich

I had one of these................

[Patrick Henry]

Well, that's different Nige...looks like the forerunner of the Seafire.

[Nige52]

Don't buy one.....they sink......

[Patrick Henry]

I'll be ok with one of those then Nige... 

[Norseman]

Hi Guys

I have a soft spot for flying boats so here is a site http://taylorempireairways.com/tag/flying-boats/
This image from the site is one of my favourites

Dave

[wartsilaone]

Same here. I always liked the Short Sunderland.

Ali.

[Arrow5]

And another website www.seawings.co.uk enjoy it Dave...and no more concrete diving please. Permanent way is harder, steel rails, lectrick stuff, etc etc  Regards member #10 British Waterplane Association.

[roycv]

Hi just a thought but how about an Ekranoplane, there have been a couple of articles in the model boat press.
regards and happy New Year.
Roy

[Netleyned]

One of the old ladies I used to see every day as I crossed the river by ferry to school in Pembroke Dock.

[Norseman]

Question is ............ Are you still seeing old ladies every day 

[Netleyned]

1942-2012

Yup

Plenty My age about

Better than kissing rail ties

Ned