Peterpools Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Seeing there are so many creative entries and mine entry was only going to be the Tamiya 1/48 F-14, I thought I need to pick up my game. First I thought of doing a more challenging entry, the new HK 1/48 B-25J Strafer. I was getting ready to change my entry and then I found this gem in my not very local hobby shop - just happen to be in that neck of the woods this morning. We Baby Boomers grew up with the birth of TV and so many of our shows have become classics and one of the classics was Sky King and his Song Bird. I found a long out of production Squadron Encore model of the Bamboo Bomber and one of the decals choices is for Sky King's Songbird. This kit lacks the colorful PE set of the Czech kit but I can live with that. So, without further adieu, I present Sky King's first Songbird. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Loved Sky King. Never missed an episode. My dad and I watched it religiously. Following this build , Peter. Jeff 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Cool choice Peter! Looking forward to seeing this come alive! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Thanks Jeff Surely going to be a nostalgic and fun build. I don't think I ever missed an episode as well ... just wonderful memories. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Thanks Mike In a big way after you decided on the Sikorsky, I knew I needed to build some as cool and different, as the Tomcat just wouldn't do. The Jug should be done this coming week and then it's time to get to work on the Song Bird. Doing online research, there is a lot of information on the Cessna itself both military and GA, but not a lot on the Song Bird. Trying to locate the PE set from the Czech model before the Squadron issued the kit without it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 This is definitely cooler than a Tomcat Peter. I never heard of the TV series, but really like your creative choice. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Never saw the show in the UK either, I maybe wrong though…… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Thanks Rob We grew up with such iconic B&W TV shows in the early 50's as: Sky King, The Lone Ranger, Rin Tin Tin and the Honeymooners. Just a magical time. Yup. way cooler then a Tomcat and every time I see the box, I can almost hear the announcer saying: Out of the clear blue western sky ... Hope I'm close) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Phil Most likely it was never broadcasted outside the states it was such a big part of my childhood, as our generation was the first to grow up with tv and tv grew up with us. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Peter, this will be a different build to watch. Never seen one of these before nor the show so both will be a new one for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Hi Carl Welcome aboard and welcome to the 1950's. Hopefully should be starting by the end of next week as the Jug will be across the finish line. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 4 hours ago, Peterpools said: Phil Most likely it was never broadcasted outside the states it was such a big part of my childhood, as our generation was the first to grow up with tv and tv grew up with us. I googled it a few years ago and some university and I can’t remember which one but they had all episodes on line. I watched a lot of them and boy talk about going back in time and to a much simpler time in my life. It was blissful. I wish they would bring those old shows back. … Broderic Crawford in Highway Patrol, Chuck Conners as the rifleman etc. build on Peter. This is going to be great!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Jeff How true ... nothing like the TV shows of the early 1950's and I try to watch a good number each week. Since deciding to change directions for the GB and build the Songbird, I've done a lot of online research, watched video's and lots of TV episodes online. For me this GB as now become a wonderful journey back in time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 There was a TV in the early fifties ? Just kidding, such a great choice of subject Peter, beautiful little aeroplane. Very exciting, will follow with interest. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 That is so cool. Those old shows and there are a ton of them, were simple, fresh, and not insulting to our intelligence and usually had a good wholesome moral in the end. I live that stuff … unlike some of the garbage that is out there today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Very true Jeff, Netflix should be sending out puking bags to its subscribers as a precautionary measure. I hope Peter won't mind if I hang this in here, for the younger generation such myself to get familiar 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 2 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Very true Jeff, Netflix should be sending out puking bags to its subscribers as a precautionary measure. I hope Peter won't mind if I hand this in here, for the younger generation such myself to get familiar Totally agree. Thats the show ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Martin Yup, the best TV shows ever and the greatest decade to grow up in. B&W and you used your imagination to fill in the color. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Jeff Right with you 100% 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Martin Not at all - good, wholesome tv and always family values. ,Never any need to see what the kids are watching as compared to today. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 12 Administrators Share Posted February 12 On 2/10/2024 at 3:33 PM, Peterpools said: Seeing there are so many creative entries and mine entry was only going to be the Tamiya 1/48 F-14, I thought I need to pick up my game. First I thought of doing a more challenging entry, the new HK 1/48 B-25J Strafer. I was getting ready to change my entry and then I found this gem in my not very local hobby shop - just happen to be in that neck of the woods this morning. We Baby Boomers grew up with the birth of TV and so many of our shows have become classics and one of the classics was Sky King and his Song Bird. I found a long out of production Squadron Encore model of the Bamboo Bomber and one of the decals choices is for Sky King's Song Bird. This kit lacks the colorful PE set of the Czech kit but I can live with that. So, without further adieu, I present Sky King's first Song Bird. How can I express my feelings about this? Well, let’s see…. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ When he traded in his Bamboo Bomber for a 310 (yes, Cessna was a major sponsor of the show, back when personal airplanes were actually affordable), I cried…. But I did a lot of hours in 310s, so I get it.. Looking forward to seeing the old Bamboo Bomber, or the “Useless 78” is what I also remember, come together. As an aside with the Bamboo Bomber, the RCAF used a ton of these in its BCATP program through WW2, and many used wooden fixed pitch props. On a nice, hot muggy Saskatchewan summer afternoon, an engine failure in one on takeoff with full fuel and a plane load of trainees must have made for some interesting moments. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 12 Administrators Share Posted February 12 17 hours ago, Peterpools said: Thanks Rob We grew up with such iconic B&W TV shows in the early 50's as: Sky King, The Lone Ranger, Rin Tin Tin and the Honeymooners. Just a magical time. Yup. way cooler then a Tomcat and every time I see the box, I can almost hear the announcer saying: Out of the clear blue western sky ... Hope I'm close) Back when family TV really was that. Wholesome shows where the good guys always won. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 9 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: How can I express my feelings about this? Well, let’s see…. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ When he traded in his Bamboo Bomber for a 310 (yes, Cessna was a major sponsor of the show, back when personal airplanes were actually affordable), I cried…. But I did a lot of hours in 310s, so I get it.. Looking forward to seeing the old Bamboo Bomber, or the “Useless 78” is what I also remember, come together. As an aside with the Bamboo Bomber, the RCAF used a ton of these in its BCATP program through WW2, and many used wooden fixed pitch props. On a nice, hot muggy Saskatchewan summer afternoon, an engine failure in one on takeoff with full fuel and a plane load of trainees must have made for some interesting moments. Hi Ernie Part of the hobby for us old timers is the memories the kits and subjects bring back and I feel the same way as you. From what my research shows, the original Songbird was traded in for the 310B because it was plain old worn out. As a kid, I loved the 310 way better then the Bamboo Bomber, but these days, it's the other way around. Those early model 310's as with the Piper Apache's were way under powered but were the beginnings of two great lines of twins for decades to come, with the Apache ending with the Aztec and the 310 was always a 310, just so much larger and more powerful. Can't wait to get started this week as the Jug is close to being completed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 Er🏆nie hit it right on the head about family TV back in the 50's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 55 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Er🏆nie hit it right on the head about family TV back in the 50's. Absolutely. And there were a plethora of them and they were ALL good . And Martin is right they fuelled imagination in us young guys, didn’t we all play ‘Combat’, Rat Patrol, 12 O’Clock High, and even Gun Smoke. I know I had a model of the old Frog B25 and flew many 12 O’Clock High ops. Even if it wasn’t a B17. Oh the good old days. Peter, can you tell all us old guys are chomping at the bit for your build?🤭 This is going to be a great build and a trip back in time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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