Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Saro Cutty Sark (special) 1932, Yoshihara flight attempt, 1/72nd scale scratchbuilt

Here is the model completed.
The step-by-step building sequence and some historical notes are here in this blog:
http://wingsofintent.blogspot.com/2015/07/172nd-scale-saro-cutty-sark-of-seiji.html
I would like to reiterate my thanks to Shinichi Miwa, and the Ornithopters for their invaluable help and support, and especially to the latter for their constant nagging and wonderful sense of humor.


































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10 comments:

  1. John EatonAugust 18, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Another beauty, Claudio. Sorta Fleetwings Seabirdish.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 18, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Claudio the king of scratchbuilding!!!!!!!!

    Patrice Roman

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  3. AnonymousAugust 19, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Excellent research and Exquisite modelling as usual.

    Gordon Stevens

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    1. gabriel sternAugust 19, 2015 at 11:13 AM

      Dearest Gordon
      A compliment from you is what every modeler will treasure for life!
      Thanks

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  4. AnonymousAugust 19, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    Claudio, this model is absolutely stunning! I think this might be some of your best work yet. John N.

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    1. gabriel sternAugust 19, 2015 at 11:14 AM

      Dear John
      You are very kind!
      thanks

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    2. AnonymousAugust 19, 2015 at 11:23 AM

      I love flying boats and hydroplanes. This work is amazing. My total admiration !

      Cristian Savin

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    3. gabriel sternAugust 19, 2015 at 1:33 PM

      Thanks Cristian, you are very kind

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