What? An aeroplane at MSW? Sure, when it is a "flying boat" ! MSW Crew-mate Jim McIntosh (JimMrr) sends us a batch of photo's of his kit based, scratch-built detailed Lohner L, WWI reconnaissance flying boat, in this very interesting and unique, MSW "On Display" feature!
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~Gunny
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Lohner L~WWI Flying BoatGunny
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Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 10:23 PM UTC
goldenpony
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Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 12:30 AM UTC
If is has boat/ship in its name it should fit right in here.
Being a naval and aviation nut I can say this, BEAUTIFUL!
Heck, I think any modeler would think the same thing.
Thank you for the pictures Jim.
Thank you Gunny for pushing the boundries back a little.
Being a naval and aviation nut I can say this, BEAUTIFUL!
Heck, I think any modeler would think the same thing.
Thank you for the pictures Jim.
Thank you Gunny for pushing the boundries back a little.
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 02:11 AM UTC
Very nice work Jim.
Kenny
Kenny
treadhead1952
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Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 09:47 AM UTC
Hi Jim,
Heck of a job! I know how difficult vac forms can be, but it looks like you persevered and won big time. Very nice job on the wood work.
Heck of a job! I know how difficult vac forms can be, but it looks like you persevered and won big time. Very nice job on the wood work.
MikeM
Wales, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 10:01 PM UTC
Beautiful job Jim!
Mike
Mike
JMartine
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 10:07 AM UTC
that is a gorgeous build! thanks....
JimMrr
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 01:55 PM UTC
Many thanks guys
Grumpyoldman
_ADVISOR
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 02:16 PM UTC
An outstanding job on a flying "Boat"
Clanky44
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 02:37 PM UTC
Having had the privilege of seeing this fine model up close at local model shows, I can honestly say that the photos do not give a good account on just how small the model is and how tightly packed the fine detail is.
Well done Jim, and thanks for sharing.
Frank
Well done Jim, and thanks for sharing.
Frank
jba
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Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 08:47 PM UTC
truly a great craftsman's work, I love the fragility of the work
Posted: Friday, July 25, 2008 - 08:53 AM UTC
That is a superb build and what a beautiful aeroplane. Sheer class!
JimMrr
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Posted: Friday, July 25, 2008 - 12:15 PM UTC
You guys are too kind ...Im just glad you guys like this model too...I had /have an extremely torrid love affair with her...Im really looking foreward to repairing the tail section,which I inadvertantly destroyed when I hit it with the lens of my camera taking closeups! I tend to almost forget about most of the models I build...but not this one....
bobcicconi
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Posted: Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 02:48 PM UTC
Hey: I just got a chance to check out your flying boat! Great job! I really like the way you replicated the natural wooden hull and propeller! Keep up the great work! And it's a vacuform kit to boot!
barbacanosa
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 03:57 AM UTC
Beautiful work, I love this aircraft
Is it a boat with wings? Can a plane or to float?
these works are appreciated by their originality
Domi
Is it a boat with wings? Can a plane or to float?
these works are appreciated by their originality
Domi
JimMrr
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 11:26 AM UTC
Thank you Domi,yes this is an aircraft that can land on water.
Gunny
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 12:22 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Beautiful work, I love this aircraft
Is it a boat with wings? Can a plane or to float?
these works are appreciated by their originality
Domi
Yes Domi, to all questions!
JimMrr
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 02:28 AM UTC
Hi Guys ---Id really like some advice here ...now that the mental trauma I suffered from crushing my Lohners tail has subsided ...Im planning my repairs....I am currently thinking of drilling the fuselage on one side of the tailstrut connection location. If I leave 1 strut slightly longer I can positively mount the tailsection. The sweaty part is the fact that I have 3 sets of 2 control cables to not only keep tight ....but keep from tearing out of their locations.( Iv already re-rigged this tail 3 times now and its enough to make me homicidal at times!)
What do you guys think,am I over engineering this thing,....any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!
What do you guys think,am I over engineering this thing,....any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!