Pulp Plane Library

[FramFramson]

FWIW, here's the model kit list I compiled of any old oddball kits which were a few ponts off 1:64 in size (which I have discovered is my ideal aircraft scale). Most are WWII with a few interwar kits:

1:54
- Grumman Duck (Glencoe)

1:55
- Grumman XP-50 (various mfg, most recently ODK)

1:60
- Beechcraft Super 18 Twin Beech (Comet/Aurora)

1:64
HOBBY-TIME
- Me 109F (very old kit - 50's issue)

LINDBERG
- B-17
- He 111
- Junkers Ju-88
- Me 109F

MONOGRAM
- Me 109F
- Mustang P-51D
- Spitfire
- Warhawk P-40N (older version) / Tiger Shark P-40F (newer)

REVELL
- B-25 Mitchell

SUNIL
- Me 109F

1:65
- Focke-Wulf 190A-5 (Nichimo)

1:66
- Stinson Tri-Motor (ITC)

1:67
- B-26 Invader (Monogram)

1:68
- de Havilland 89 Dragon Rapide (FROG)
- B-25 Mitchell (Monogram)

I own the Lindberg He 111 myself and it is absolutely perfect in terms of scale for me. It will at some point be converted slightly to serve as an advanced prewar civilian transport (such planes did exist, but there is no kit for a civilian version - a beautiful plane!). A "high end" plane for some rich industrialist's new air-line to compare and contrast with my eventual Trimotor for use in backwaters and run-down locales.

[tin shed gamer]

I'd thought of using a frog kit ,but there's only the box! on eBay at the moment.
Just for giggles this 1/48 version is on for £249 plus p&p.

It's quite an interesting list ,some of those are still going to take up quite a chunk of table even in a smaller scale.
I've pretty much finished reworking my card tri motor into a scenery piece for the type of run down middle of nowhere airfield. Just got to work on a few jungle buildings and I'll be set. So I'll be interested to see your take on it .
(I'd ask how your getting on with your tri motor,but you might return the favour and ask if my old entry is still gathering dust.So I won't .)

[FramFramson]

Oh I freely confess I have had zero time for the trimotor. There has been very little miniatures time of any sort the past three months (only those two minis I did for the BoB painting club). Hopefully my time should open up a bit more once I get some things done, but I will be starting with some smaller stuff (minis) to ease back in.

I do want to build the trimotor before I make the He 111. The 111 is a kit and so should be easier and quicker, but the Trimotor will have wider usefulness and be more forgiving of error due to it being more worn.

I also think the Trimotor will be a bit more game-friendly (raised wing, vs lower wing)

[tin shed gamer]

I'm in a similar position I've that many sculpts on the go. I cant afford my own work.
So my own toys are almost on hold.
That said I've made some room for a pressure break,either some follies figures or some more WW1 cars not sure which yet.So my airfield project will probably still be on the go in July.

[gweirda]

There's actually an old Dragon Rapide model kit in 1:68...

Dunno if it's been mentioned upthread, but there are paper kits available (eg: https://www.ecardmodels.com/index.php/1-48-d-h-89-dragon-rapide-g-akny.html  ) for the clever of hand.  I assume it could be printed to whatever size desired?

[warrenpeace]

Some nice photos of a Boeing 314-A Flying Clipper model by Authentic Models on this website by Major Payne. This was linked by Major Payne on LAF years ago, but it looks like Major Payne hasn't been active here since 2010. Figured the link also belongs in this thread because of the great airplane model in a Pulp setting:

http://payneslanding.weebly.com/jungle-fever.html

[pistolpete]

My take on the 1:48 pt-17 stearman.  I couldn't decide on a color scheme so it's just whatever i had laying around.   Still need to add numbers and maybe a logo.

[Wolf Girl]

Awesome! 

[FramFramson]

Looks good!

[ErikB]

My take on the 1:48 pt-17 stearman.  I couldn't decide on a color scheme so it's just whatever i had laying around.   Still need to add numbers and maybe a logo.

Great job!  I like the colors, too.

Reminds me of this girl from high school.  Her dad had a Stearman.  I so wanted to go out with this girl AND go flying with her dad.  If I had to choose one it would have been the airplane.  Got neither, though.... 

[Traveler Man]

I like the Stearman, nicely done! 

[Amalric]

Fantastic job on the steerman. My uncle flew one dusting crops in the 70's. He pranged the prop and knowing I loved planes, even as a wee boy, he gave it to me. I still have it as yard art in the back yard. 

[pistolpete]

Fantastic job on the steerman. My uncle flew one dusting crops in the 70's. He pranged the prop and knowing I loved planes, even as a wee boy, he gave it to me. I still have it as yard art in the back yard. 

one man's junk pile is another man's yard art.   

[tin shed gamer]

A slightly different source for Pulp planes. Money boxes/coin banks.This particular one is a Gearbox collectables Grumman Goose. As for scale its unmarked I'd place it somewhere round 1/48-1/43.
This cost me £10 on eBay.okay it needs a little tweaking but its cheaper than a 1/48 kit plus its very heavy by comparison

If your in the states I'd recommend the Ertl die casts especially the Wings of Texaco money boxes They've a couple of Grumman  seaplanes in 1/43. Also a Ford trimotor, in 1/72. Although its closer to 1/60 with a foot wingspan.
Infact its a very pulp range. But check eBay for second hand as you can be pick them up for between $15-$20.

(the Smer 1/48 Walrus is just for scale.)

[d phipps]

Nice find! THANKS for posting.