KSaarni wrote:
A quick comment before Stuart does it.. Dragon Rapide is a British design (De Havilland DH-89)
- Kari
Duly noted. Thank you for the correction. I still think it's an ugly plane, but I guess not as bad as some other aircraft: the German asymmetrical designs in particular. I'm looking at the BV-something-or-other that has a single fuselage with an engine on it and the cockpit in a glass "enclosure" on the side of the wing. What were they thinking?
Stuart wrote:
LOL!!!! It's not a bad looking plane I agree, but it's not my favourite 1920/30's De Haviland. If we're talking 'never built a' I could write a loooong list of General Aviation/Light Aircraft types that I would love to build but aren't kitted. I really wish someone would put out a decent range of 1/48 Light Aircraft, and not just the same old bloody short winged PA-28s and Cessna 152/172's. There are so many interesting type that could be done - with loads of weathering potential. You want a beat up aircraft to weather, try anything used by a parachute drop school - some of the Cessna 206's I used to work on were horrendous - as are most flying club aircraft. Hell Ammo/Mig could do a 'bug splatter' range!
I agree with you on this wholeheartedly, as long as they include these same planes in 1/72 scale. There are several types of Lear jet that I would love top add to my collection.
BlackSheep214 wrote:Mark, I'll take the Raptide off your hands if you're not going to do it. What scale is it? What brand?
Well, I don't have one in my stash. I've never picked one up due to my dislike for the looks of the plane. If I ever do pick one up in a raffle or something, you'll get first crack at it.
I like the idea of a mid-month start next month. I'll most likely start with the smaller and easier models I have in the stash and work my way up. That way, I'll at least get something finished before this ends!
Shame on you Stuart!
