Saunders-Roe (Saro) SR.A/1

[Blackwolf]

Does anyone know of any company that makes this beautiful seaplane jet fighter (yes you read that correctly) ?

[archangel1]

Planet Models does (did) a resin version in 1/72 but that's the only one of which I'm aware.

[Blackwolf]

Thanks Archangel . Guessed that would be the case,didn't bother looking at Planet Models,not sure if I like their stuff.

  I shall therefore scratch build one (1/48 scale).

[starkadder]

I remember a Vacform from the prehistoric, Greywolf.
Talk to you soon

[Blackwolf]

Greywolf - Where will you use it? Or is it just going to be a model?

Always thought this waterborne jet was a splendid yet somehow ridiculous concept. One bullet in the hull and it is rendered unseaworthy but having a jet fighter that can land in remote areas, lacking airstrips, is the idea behind the Harrier. And that is magnificent.

 Bezzo I think firstly I'd just like the model However as a late WWWII or Pulp 'plane,might be great fun . Now where was that spair Beaufighter instrument panel...............

[itchy]

these still have the planet model in stock

http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/planet-saundersroe-sra1-seaplane-p-23519.html

1/72nd and not cheap even at clearence price

[Blackwolf]

I'm going to use the Finemolds Savoia as a base for the Saro,Spitfire wings and some cleverness on the intakes et cetera. 36 quid for a 1/72,bloody hell !

[starkadder]

Hold on that man.
There are alternatives available not far from the Meadow of the Fairies.
We must talk