Beyond The Sprues

Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => The Floaty GB June 1 - Aug 31 => Topic started by: jorel62 on March 07, 2013, 06:46:47 AM

Title: The Acme Osprey
Post by: jorel62 on March 07, 2013, 06:46:47 AM

I made these today...... Hope you like them

(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm189/jorel62/Osprey.png)

(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm189/jorel62/Osprey-2.png)

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: Logan Hartke on March 07, 2013, 07:33:55 AM

Those are great, Jorel!  I love them!

Cheers,

Logan

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: Cliffy B on March 07, 2013, 07:57:13 AM

VERY nice!  The planes aren't half bad either  ;)

Any plans for some more?  Would love to see some FAA and/or RAN versions.

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 07, 2013, 02:47:27 PM

Very nice

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: father ennis on March 07, 2013, 04:02:22 PM

Those look great !!!  I like the racing plane best !!!   I've always thought the the float equipted Spitfire was just plane butt ugly.but you have created a thing.of beauty here.   

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: jorel62 on March 08, 2013, 05:52:42 AM

Thanks everyone, I'm glad you liked them. This ones for Cliffy.

(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm189/jorel62/Osprey-FAA.png)

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 08, 2013, 05:59:34 AM

I see "acme" and keep expecting to see Wiley Coyote :)

Nice float plane you have created.  What else is incorporated into this besides the Messerschmidt/BFW engine?

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: elmayerle on March 08, 2013, 10:46:39 AM

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 08, 2013, 05:59:34 AM

I see "acme" and keep expecting to see Wiley Coyote :)

Nice float plane you have created.  What else is incorporated into this besides the Messerschmidt/BFW engine?

Well, I'll hazard a guess that the engine is a Daimler-Benz engine from a Bf-109F and is mated to the center and aft fuselage of a Yak-23.  The wings may come from the Yak, too (and I have to ask about radiator location(s) because I don't see anything here).  I'm not at all certain where the float set up is from.

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 08, 2013, 03:34:12 PM

Love that last one.

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: Kerick on March 08, 2013, 11:31:53 PM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 08, 2013, 03:34:12 PM

Love that last one.

The aircraft is nice too!

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 09, 2013, 03:43:43 AM

Maybe a couple in either Japanese markings or even the scheme the RNZAF F4Us wore?

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: jorel62 on March 09, 2013, 04:49:18 AM

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 08, 2013, 05:59:34 AM

I see "acme" and keep expecting to see Wiley Coyote :)

Nice float plane you have created.  What else is incorporated into this besides the Messerschmidt/BFW engine?

 The engine and wings are from ARC's G-55/Me-109 hybrid. The mid and tail sections are from Americo Maia's Yak-23

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: Cliffy B on March 21, 2013, 11:55:43 PM

Love the FAA machine man  8)

Since you brought up Yaks how about some lend lease machines for the Soviets for their gun cruisers?  Would look neat in some shades of gray/white for arctic duty.  Kiwi, Canadian, and some captured birds would be neat too.

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 22, 2013, 05:25:16 AM

Those are some outstanding profiles, Jorel!

And the pinup art on them is wonderful!

Your talent is off the charts and an inspiration!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: jorel62 on March 24, 2013, 08:08:07 PM

Thank youso much guys..... I'm just glad you like them.

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: jorel62 on March 29, 2013, 07:58:50 AM

one more......

(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm189/jorel62/Osprey-1.png)

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: Tophe on March 29, 2013, 01:12:55 PM

Congratulations for this harmonious batch of beauties... :-*

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: Cliffy B on March 30, 2013, 02:50:04 AM

Indeed!  Love the Red Fleet bird, its so festive with all the red and green  ;)  For some reason the Soviet markings seem to suit it more so than the Allied sets.  Am I nuts?

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 31, 2013, 07:34:36 AM

Love that last one.

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: father ennis on March 31, 2013, 03:24:27 PM

I want a model of one of those ...

Title: Re: The Acme Osprey
Post by: jorel62 on April 05, 2013, 12:21:34 AM

Thanks everyone.....