Michael Eastes Posted February 26, 2002 Posted February 26, 2002 I've developed a taste for seaplanes of late, and obscure ones at that. Revell at some point did a 1/72 scale kit of the Beriev "Madge" (I've seen the box art, but nothing else. ) I've searched the hobby shops and eBay with no luck; most hobby dealers say they've never heard of it. Do any of you non-US types have any idea where one of these may be turned up? Or any other off-the-wall flying boats? [Edited by Michael Eastes (26 Feb 2002).]
Jacques Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 Well, I built one from Revell of Germany MANY moons ago, about 10 years ago... Trumpeter is planning on doing a 1:48 scale BE-6 Madge this year, sometime. Could not find one for sale onthe web-sellers, so best bet is to keep trying on ebay.
Michael Eastes Posted February 27, 2002 Author Posted February 27, 2002 Jacques-thanks for the info. Any idea when the Trumpeter item may see the light of day?
DougRichards Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 A 1/144 Beriev Be-12 is available from OKB, with photoetched parts. A Beriev MBR-2bis is produced in 1/72 by SIGA models. I don't know who the US distributor is, but the Australian distributor is NKR models at http://www.nkrmodels.com.au/ Prices quoted are in Australian dollars. As a rough estimate, have the dollar amount and you will get the rough US $$ cost
Jacques Posted February 27, 2002 Posted February 27, 2002 No idea on the release dates for anything trumpeter... sometimes they will hold off on a project until the last minute, or they may ship the kit tomorrow...there is no real advance warning.
Jacques Posted March 2, 2002 Posted March 2, 2002 Here you go Micheal http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?V...item=1710274826 have fun!
Jason Posted March 6, 2002 Posted March 6, 2002 Michael, I just got around to reviewing my monthly flyer from Squadron Mail Order, and they have a 1/72 scale Be-4 from a Polish company called RPM, it is $5.96 USD this month on sale. Never had any experience with this company, so I'm not really sure of the quality of the kit, but for 5.96, you haven't got much to lose.
Michael Eastes Posted March 6, 2002 Author Posted March 6, 2002 Originally posted by Jason:Michael, I just got around to reviewing my monthly flyer from Squadron Mail Order, and they have a 1/72 scale Be-4 from a Polish company called RPM, it is $5.96 USD this month on sale. Never had any experience with this company, so I'm not really sure of the quality of the kit, but for 5.96, you haven't got much to lose.Cool-thanks,I'll look them up.
Diamond M Posted March 10, 2002 Posted March 10, 2002 Hi Michael, Since I'm very interested in eastern European model kits; I have to pass you this link: http://www.gphobby.krakow.pl/air.htm This is a great site with info on most eastern European model kit producers. You can see all the types of aircraft, ships and vehicles that those east-european brands have for sale. Worth visiting!
Michael Eastes Posted March 11, 2002 Author Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by Diamond M:Hi Michael, Since I'm very interested in eastern European model kits; I have to pass you this link: http://www.gphobby.krakow.pl/air.htm Oh,my...I had no idea. (An Ilya Muromets kit,no less!!!) My wife hates you...
Jason Posted March 11, 2002 Posted March 11, 2002 Michael, if your wife hates him, you'll probably have to add me to the list when I tell you about the TB-3 kit in 1/72 scale....
Michael Eastes Posted March 11, 2002 Author Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by Jason:Michael, if your wife hates him, you'll probably have to add me to the list when I tell you about the TB-3 kit in 1/72 scale.... Oooh...show me,show me...
Jacques Posted March 11, 2002 Posted March 11, 2002 And here is another link to eastern europe: http://www.aviapress.com/index.html and my wife hates me too... Jacques
Jacques Posted March 11, 2002 Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by Michael Eastes:Oooh...show me,show me... Here are some pics you may like... he he he! http://www.greatmodels.com/cgi/display.cgi...tem_num=ic72091 http://www.greatmodels.com/cgi/display.cgi...tem_num=ic72093 As for unusual stuff, here are a few in 1/72 Encore Yak-6 w/skis (also from Zvezda)RPM Be-4 (mentioned earlier, I have this kit, it is pretty nice)Revell DO-18 (german flying boat)and Ar E555 (non-produced german bomber)Zvezda IL-4 Torpedoe Bomber enjoy! (and tell your wife to quit glaring at me like that!)
Michael Eastes Posted March 12, 2002 Author Posted March 12, 2002 Jacques- She's only glaring at me at the moment, but it's probably good that you are beyond range... That bomber with the two I-16s slung under the wings is without a doubt the most Soviet-looking piece of equipment I've ever seen-I MUST build one...or two...
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