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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => The Floaty GB June 1 - Aug 31 => Topic started by: ed s on March 02, 2013, 01:03:24 PM

Title: WIG Torpedo Bomber
Post by: ed s on March 02, 2013, 01:03:24 PM: I'm jumping in with a 1/72 WIG (Wing In Ground effect) torpedo bomber. Here's a quick look at what I'm starting with. The basic parts are from an old Monogram Do-17, along with some floats and jet engines. Lots to do. I expect to start cutting plastic tomorrow.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0397_zps8ba6e36e.jpg[/img]](http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0397_zps8ba6e36e.jpg) (http://[IMG)

Ed
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Post by: GTX_Admin on March 02, 2013, 03:06:32 PM: Interesting.
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Post by: finsrin on March 02, 2013, 03:17:45 PM: Am already hooked. :)
Keep posting !
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Post by: Frank3k on March 02, 2013, 11:53:57 PM: I always enjoy your projects Ed - you start out with an innocuous pile of parts and end up with a great model.
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Post by: Cliffy B on March 02, 2013, 11:56:59 PM: Alright! A big 'ol float plane torpedo bomber; me likey!!!! 8)

You may continue sir!
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Post by: TerryCampion on March 03, 2013, 02:56:04 AM: Excellent!!
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Post by: father ennis on March 03, 2013, 03:40:29 PM: Looking to be interesting !!! Can't wait to see more ...
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Post by: jorel62 on March 04, 2013, 07:31:32 AM: This is going to be good.....
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Post by: ed s on March 19, 2013, 09:23:43 AM: Making some progress (finally) on this. First picture shows the wings with new leading edges. I wanted a broader chord, so I added some sheet styrene between the leading edges of the kit parts and glued the pieces together. You can also see where I removed the existing DO-17 engine nacelles and added some styrene strips to strengthen what was left of the wing.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0473_zps96fbf463.jpg)

Here is the fuselage with some strip styrene and miscellaneous parts to make a cockpit interior.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0472_zpsfc419b7f.jpg)

And here is the cockpit with some paint and some quick details.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0475_zps29f9843f.jpg)

(Wow, that macro lens sure does amplify the defects. But the canopy will be closed and the details will be hard to see anyway. It will just give the "impression" that there is some detailing inside.)

Another shot of the cockpit before I glue the fuselage together.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0474_zpse49bb239.jpg)

Ed
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Post by: Cliffy B on March 19, 2013, 09:26:38 AM: Looking good sir! Good luck with the reconstructive surgery on the wings 8)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on March 20, 2013, 05:46:15 AM: That's some very serious surgery, Ed! It's coming along wonderfully!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: ed s on March 20, 2013, 12:26:42 PM: A quick update on today's progress. The first photo shows the wings after filling with epoxy and sanding. The little square piece in front with the brass rods is the wing center section. The brass rods will hold the wings at the correct angle. It's all epoxied and ready for installation.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0476_zpsf1428e5d.jpg)

This photo shows the wing center section in place with the rods to hold the wings aligned.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0477_zpsa3d4c746.jpg)

Finally, this photo shows the general configuration. The wings and floats aren't glued on yet. Things are just stacked up for a quick photo. The front of the WIG is to the right.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0480_zps7233da3f.jpg)

Ed
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Post by: father ennis on March 21, 2013, 02:09:02 AM: Coming right along ... !!!
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Post by: Cliffy B on March 21, 2013, 02:13:41 AM: Quote from: ed s on March 20, 2013, 12:26:42 PM
([url]http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/IMG_0480_zps7233da3f.jpg[/url])
Ed

Is it just me or does this look like a primitive Klingon Bird of Prey on skis?! ;D

She's looking good man. I'd call the surgery a success! Your putty-foo is strong! 8)
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Post by: GTX_Admin on March 21, 2013, 02:33:29 AM: Coming along nicely. The Putty foo is strong with this one.
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Post by: finsrin on March 25, 2013, 11:17:50 AM: This last picture is intriguing. Thinking it will be so cool that I end up building some kinda WIG bash for my collection. :)
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Post by: jorel62 on March 25, 2013, 10:14:06 PM: Looking real good...... :)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on March 26, 2013, 02:43:20 AM: Oooohhhh bendy wings! The plot thickens!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: arkon on March 26, 2013, 07:04:46 AM: lookin good!!! i like it alot!

not trying to nit pick but does the WIG work with them canted so much? every thing i have seen is rather flat bottomed.
Title: Re: WIG Torpedo Bomber
Post by: ed s on April 17, 2013, 09:33:36 AM: Here's the latest update on this. I'm finishing the PSR. I just have a little filling and contouring to do around the wingtip - float joint. This is also a test/learning experience for me. I just took the pictures with my new tablet and this is my first post using the tablet.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130416_210617_zpsb7923ccb.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130416_210550_zps97d7b95e.jpg)

Ed
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Post by: finsrin on April 17, 2013, 10:08:26 AM: WIG Torpedo Bomber is pushing envelope of cool into new territory :o
Totally cool 8)

Keep thinking of it as a jet powered WIG racer that can go 300 or 400 or 500 mph.
Don't know what body of water race would be held on.
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Post by: GTX_Admin on April 17, 2013, 05:20:33 PM: Wow!!!
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Post by: arkon on April 18, 2013, 08:13:24 AM: lookin good!! :)
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Post by: father ennis on April 19, 2013, 06:25:13 AM: Incredible !!! Great idea and super model !!!
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Post by: jorel62 on April 19, 2013, 06:43:16 AM: OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!
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Post by: ed s on April 24, 2013, 11:41:23 AM: Well, the PSR is 99% done. The next step is to spray on a primer coat tomorrow. Here are a couple pics.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130423_232351_zps245b98d1.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130423_232409_zps3f587d70.jpg)

Ed
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Post by: finsrin on April 24, 2013, 12:02:39 PM: ooooh yaaaa,,, :-*
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Post by: father ennis on April 24, 2013, 12:17:38 PM: WOW !!!!!! I can't wait till see more on this build. It's looking fantastic !!! Can you give us a list of what you used other than the DO-17 k?
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Post by: finsrin on April 24, 2013, 12:23:04 PM: Quote from: father ennis on April 24, 2013, 12:17:38 PM
WOW !!!!!! I can't wait till see more on this build. It's looking fantastic !!! Can you give us a list of what you used other than the DO-17 k?

Yes - pretty please
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Post by: Tophe on April 24, 2013, 05:53:16 PM: Great work! :-*
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Post by: jorel62 on April 24, 2013, 11:56:04 PM: Looks great.....
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Post by: ed s on April 25, 2013, 11:18:42 AM: Had some time to play this evening. Here it is with a coat of Mr Surfacer. The torpedo and some fuel tanks are also visible.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130424_230858_zpsde4f0992.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130424_230917_zps34d36d7e.jpg)

Ed
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Post by: Tophe on April 25, 2013, 01:36:13 PM: Wow! Nice! :-*
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Post by: father ennis on April 25, 2013, 03:42:29 PM: Gee and I thought it was a racing plane !!! I just love you design !!! You're doing a great job on this ...
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Post by: Brian da Basher on April 26, 2013, 07:06:07 AM: Wow I never knew Mr Surfacer came in navy colors. If it was mine, I'd be tempted to slap the decals on and call it done.

It sure looks like a million bucks!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: Cliffy B on April 26, 2013, 07:52:02 AM: Mmmmm...primer *read in Homer Simpson voice*

Can't wait to see her in her war paint man! Keep on chuggin :)
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Post by: ed s on May 10, 2013, 10:23:49 AM: Here she is with the finished paint job. Next step is decals.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130509_221155_zpsfb9eb689.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130509_221208_zps9d17060d.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130509_221145_zps69a5d045.jpg)

Ed
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Post by: finsrin on May 10, 2013, 12:04:58 PM: WOW - do I like that or what :)
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Post by: father ennis on May 10, 2013, 12:25:36 PM: WoW !!! That is fantastic !!! I can't wait to see it finished !!! I have really enjoyed this build.
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Post by: Tophe on May 10, 2013, 01:03:17 PM: Beautiful! :-*
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Post by: Brian da Basher on May 10, 2013, 11:40:06 PM: That's one super-wicked camo scheme, ed!

This baby just keeps getting better & better!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: Cliffy B on May 11, 2013, 08:25:10 AM: Mmmmmm squiggle camo!!! So where are the fish? ;)
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Post by: apophenia on May 14, 2013, 10:46:02 AM: Whoa! At each stage this just gets better and better :)
Title: Re: WIG Torpedo Bomber
Post by: ed s on May 14, 2013, 12:27:36 PM: Developed by Valmet in the early 50's to meet a Finnish naval requirement for a long range, high speed torpedo bomber, the DT 31 Kraken was the first WIG (wing in ground effect) to enter production. They served with all of the nations of the Pan Baltic Federation and were a common sight patrolling the North Sea supporting the Norwegian oil fields. They were also a export success. One of the biggest users was the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They were insturmental in breaking the Russian Imperial fleet in the Black Sea. The Krakens were responsible for sinking more Russian ships than any other asset, including the superbattleship Czar Nikolas III.It was at the begining of one battle that Admiral Baron Van Klingersbergermuellersohn issued his famous command "Release the Krakens."

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130513_234340_zpsece165bd.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130513_234501_zpsbf9d204f.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130513_234414_zpsa2452671.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130513_234346_zpsb7288f84.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20130513_234434_zps8c37b953.jpg)

Ed
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Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on May 14, 2013, 12:50:49 PM: Very sleek and deadly looking in that camouflage.
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Post by: GTX_Admin on May 14, 2013, 02:54:55 PM: Wow! :)
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Post by: Frank3k on May 14, 2013, 11:09:31 PM: That's definitely a different looking vehicle! The camo is fantastic, and I love the radar pod in the nose!
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Post by: Cliffy B on May 15, 2013, 12:05:15 AM: Weird, different, and just plain awesome!!!!! Love it man, just plain love it!!!! Nice name too. Its very fitting 8)

Where's the fish from? Looks like a sub fish to me.
Title: Re: WIG Torpedo Bomber
Post by: ed s on May 15, 2013, 02:50:31 AM: Quote from: Cliffy B on May 15, 2013, 12:05:15 AM
Weird, different, and just plain awesome!!!!! Love it man, just plain love it!!!! Nice name too. Its very fitting 8)

Where's the fish from? Looks like a sub fish to me.

The torpedo is made from the front of an old 1/32 missile (I think it was supposed to be an R530 from a Mirage, but it was really inaccurate.) that I cut the wings off of. Then the aft portion was the tail end of an F-100 fuel tank that I used to make the engine pods. I trimmed the fins to size. The propeller blades are punched from .005" styrene using my Waldron set, then glued in place.

It scales out to about a 21" diameter which is large for most airborne torpedoes, but I needed something large to look right on the Kraken

Ed
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Post by: Cliffy B on May 15, 2013, 02:56:51 AM: Ahhh, nice man! Large for most aircraft but not for this beast. It suits her just fine 8)
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Post by: Brian da Basher on May 15, 2013, 05:43:01 AM: "Release the Krakens." An absolute marvel, ed!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: arkon on May 15, 2013, 07:30:48 AM: wicked!!!