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[joroas]

[joroas]

[joroas]

...and the 21st C:

[pacarat]

Picked this up at a local hobby store this week...sourced from an estate sale

Metal diecast kit, dont see these that often.






And from the 'net:

[Amalric]

Great find pacarat!

[FramFramson]

Very nice! How big is it overall (measurements, etc.)? I wonder if it could be converted to look like a trimotor...

[Valerik]

Great find pacarat!

Indeed!!!

I'm quite tempted.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-NAVY-BELLANCA-SKYROCKET-DIECAST-AIRPLANE-FIRSTGEAR-/360280303124

THIS rascal claims to have more'n 10, @ $19 US each...

The $12 shipping is a tad offputting though.

this 1/44 scale, metal and plastic model of the classic, six-seat Bellanca includes fine details such as textured wing struts and steps below the cabin doors, an engine assembly with complete cylinder detailing, a rotating propeller and free-rolling wheels, pre-painted parts decorated with Mack markings and Bulldog roundels, and more. 12½" wingspan.

Might be a tad small for a tri-motor, even with the scale difference

real wingspan = 47' 4"
model = 12.5' = 1/44.44

in 1/55 scale 12.5' = 57.29'

Ford Trimotor     77' 10" wingspan
Fokker Trimotor  71'  2" wingspan
Stinson Trimotor 60' wingspan 

I've flown in the Stinson at Oshkosh, such a sweet ship she is!!
   
YMMV

Valerik

needs another project like I need another neck

EDIT: added found/derived data

[pacarat]

Yeah, finding a medium sized transport plane in the right scale has been tough. Most planes are single/dual cockpits, or ginormous long distance transports.

This will be perfect for running full teams or precious cargo into/out of remote areas...

12" wingspan
~6" fuselage length

Not sure on the trimotor... Think they were much bigger.

[Valerik]

12" wingspan
~6" fuselage length

Thanks pacarat.

Is it in fact a full foot, a 12" wingspan rather than the advertised 12.5"?

That half inch shouldn't make that much difference,
though she seemed to think so...

I'd sure love to see a picture of her with a Murch or Copplestone figure nearby.

Valerik

just 'plane crazy, but picky too...

EDIT  My miserable spelling

[pacarat]

Sorry, I just did a quick check with a tape measure, with the wing still in the box.

Not sure when I'll get it put together, but will be sure to post a pic when done.

[FramFramson]

Wow, only 6" long? That seems very short!

[Valerik]

Wow, only 6" long? That seems very short!

"That's what she said..."

It's a light transport, not an airliner, 27'9" long overall, 1 pilot 5 passengers.

Think BIG Piper or Cessna, lots of wing, short body.

This one does it with plenty of style though!!

Valerik

"Dancin' Truth's gossamer tightrope..."

[FramFramson]

I can understand that, but the box image above sure doesn't make it look like a 2:1 ratio between wingspan and fuselage length. Maybe it's just the angle of the shot.

[Valerik]

Bellanca plan



That photograph does makes her look kinda shortish to my Mk I eyeball...

Sure wish they hadda float option with that kit...



Still a damn nice bird...

My resolve is weakening....

Valerik

Must. Stay. Strong.

[pacarat]

Kit is very nice. Looks like mostly snap in, a few screws here and there. Nice metallic finish - I probably won't even bother to paint it.

Diecast vs. plastic is something to consider as well.