Super Cool Pulpish Hydroplane

[Amalric]

This hydroplane is part of the R.A.F. rescue service in the Middle East. It operates on the lakes of the Nile Delta for the assistance of pilots who may make forced landings in the water. Consisting of a cabin mounted on seaplane flats it is driven by an aircraft engine and propeller mounted in the stern and steered by an aircraft rudder. There are also rudders on each of the floats. The top speed of the craft is about fifteen knots. Photo taken on March 11, 1942. (AP Photo)

I stumbled upon this on;
 http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/09/world-war-ii-the-north-african-campaign/100140/

Enjoy

[Mason]

 

Superb!

When I saw that you had posted this topic my first thought was: 'Blimey, Amalric has made another great model already!'

Goes to show that your output in recent weeks has been great!
 

[Amalric]

Not yet, but I do have a pair of sea plane floats and a WW1 1/48 rotary engine waiting on the bits pile. 

[Mason]

Not yet, but I do have a pair of sea plane floats and a WW1 1/48 rotary engine waiting on the bits pile. 

Looking forward to seeing the results, sir.
 

[Traveler Man]

Brilliant find!  British ingenuity at its best. I'd love to see a model of this.

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Not yet, but I do have a pair of sea plane floats and a WW1 1/48 rotary engine waiting on the bits pile. 

This has got to be made and you are the man for the job! Great find!