BlrwestSiR Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Ok, so my bench is littered with more kits than it should be. What's one more in that case? This has been kicking around in the back of my head ever since I saw this pic in Dana Bell's book on the Kingfisher: Note the postwar style white only star and bar on the fuselage. On the tricolour scheme, it just looks cool. Plus there's the beat up main float. Only problem is I have no idea what the wing markings are like. After conversing with Dana, he wasn't sure about them either. Thankfully there's another pic in his book of a different Kingfisher with the same incorrect insignia. This one at least shows the underwing markings and they're the standard version. I might go with this one as a result. Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Oh yes! My all time favorite plane! I will be stalking this thread. Here is another oddball paint job. This picture appears to be painter top and bottom in dark sea blue. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 A challenging kit, Carl. I look forward to watching this one! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Bring it on Carl. I have a weak spot for naval planes specially with floats and the Kingfisher is one of my favorites. Can't wait to see your magic working. Salt and sun are not only for surfers, but also great for weathering effects. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Ok, I'm kooked Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I'm in buddy !..... harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martinnfb Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 and some snow 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Those are some pretty weird landing gear I found this on Shapways 3D printed. It's a P-6n catapult as used on US battleships and cruisers. It ain't cheap around $400!!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 ONe of my early kits when I was a kid was a 1/72 Kingfisher. I'm certain to watch you build yours! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 19, 2019 Administrators Share Posted February 19, 2019 Oh boy oh boy oh boy! I have mine all ready to go with all the PE and extras, but an F-5F and Lanc got in the way. You’re gonna clobber this one, Carl. Then, hopefully W.12? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep1210 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Nice, looking forward to this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Watching with interest 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Carl Love the Kingfisher and looking forward to watching you work your magic. Forget how busy the bench is .. just have fun and keep building Will be with you all the way Keep ‘em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ready to see this unfold. Ryan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 10:24 AM, CrankyCrafstman said: Those are some pretty weird landing gear That looks like the rarely seen amphibious version of the Kingfisher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Ok, so thanks for everyone dropping in on this. Especially Ernie, since it was his build that got me onto this floatplane jaunt. First bit of hacking/ sprue cutting has happened. I started on the wings by making sure I drilled out the right holes for the floats. Then, seeing how small the locating pins are for mounting the floats, I added some styrene blocks inside the wing. This way I can use longer wire to replace the pins and get a stronger mount. I hope. I'll do something similar with the main float but that'll have to wait until I have an idea of how much is visible inside it. Speaking of the main float, I trimmed that free from the sprues and like most, promptly broke the bracing wires between the struts. So I did the only logical thing and snipped the remnants off. Using their original attachment points as reference, I've drilled holes where they used to be and will replace them with wire. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 great idea with that backing Carl. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Next up was the engine. The backside of the cylinder halves are covered in partial ejector pins. These were quickly removed with a set of sprue cutters. And glued together. The ignition ring is a very thin part. My first try at removing it from the sprue caused part of it to snap. So I decided to use a razor saw instead and cut it loose in two steps. Using a razor saw, I cut the attachment points off with a short stub. I then trimmed the stub off with a sharp hobby knife. This way I was able to get it free without any further breakages. After a quick cleanup,I glued it to the cylinder bank. The last bit for tonight is the exhaust assembly. They're each multiple parts but after a quick cleanup, they fit together fairly well. Provided you don't lose the part and have to scratch a replacement up. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I had no idea there was a non-amphib kingfisher. Breaking those plastic 'wires' was a blessing in disguise. Sooner or later you'd have looked at em and thought: "They aren't to scale thickness".... "but it's too late"..... "or is it??"..... See.... you saved yourself an entire mental argument with yourself! Gaz 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 10 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: A couple thoughts/suggestions. 1. I built a Pavla Kingfisher a few years ago, it had very weak attachment points for the wing floats, I did pin it, but I also used a mix of styrene and tamiya thin glue, it make the connections ultra strong. The mix glue is very thick, but makes plastic joints as strong as the plastic itself. 2. i agree that replacing the X with wire will look way better, just dont forget the little x patch that keeps the wires from vibrating against each other. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 12:56 AM, GazzaS said: I had no idea there was a non-amphib kingfisher. Breaking those plastic 'wires' was a blessing in disguise. Sooner or later you'd have looked at em and thought: "They aren't to scale thickness".... "but it's too late"..... "or is it??"..... See.... you saved yourself an entire mental argument with yourself! Gaz Actually, all the Kingfishers had removable floats. They could swap out for the landing gear depending on their base of operation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 11:04 AM, 1to1scale said: A couple thoughts/suggestions. 1. I built a Pavla Kingfisher a few years ago, it had very weak attachment points for the wing floats, I did pin it, but I also used a mix of styrene and tamiya thin glue, it make the connections ultra strong. The mix glue is very thick, but makes plastic joints as strong as the plastic itself. 2. i agree that replacing the X with wire will look way better, just dont forget the little x patch that keeps the wires from vibrating against each other. Thanks for sharing the pic. I was wondering what the adding would have looked like. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Ok, with the BF110 out of the way, it was time to start plugging away at the Kingfisher. I decided to fill in the pontoon struts with epoxy putty to give the wire some added strength. While it was still soft, I joined the halves together. This way, there wouldn't be any gaps from too much putty in the pylons. At least that's the idea. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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