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Title: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: gedmundson on December 24, 2022, 03:19:11 AM
Since this isn't really a model of an aircraft from the Great War, I thought I'd post a few pics of my recently completed Triplane from the 1966 "Blue Max" film.

I used Aviattic's conversion set of resin parts and decals to convert the 1/32 Fokker Dr.1 Roden kit into one of two aircraft fabricated for the movie, this one representing the mount of Willi von Klugerman as used in the sequence of "2 against 5". Featured here was the smoke discharge cylinders on the undercarriage legs which were removed when they filmed the diving sequences under the viaduct.

The main resin conversion parts consisted of the Siemens Halske SH14 engine & prop, instrument panel, seat, combing in front of the cockpit and the engine cowling.
Cheers,
Gary

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Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: Dirigible-Al on December 24, 2022, 04:13:04 AM
Absolutely love it
Alan.
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: RAGIII on December 24, 2022, 04:29:57 AM
Another Gorgeous Triplane Model !  Like all of your work it is simply stunning! I personally wonder if it belongs in the Off Topic section  ::)
RAGIII
 
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: pepperman42 on December 24, 2022, 04:34:04 AM
Great job!! Right out of the movie. i can picture Ursula Andress right now....buuuut that's another story.....

Steve
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: gedmundson on December 24, 2022, 05:50:49 AM
Another Gorgeous Triplane Model !  Like all of your work it is simply stunning! I personally wonder if it belongs in the Off Topic section  ::)
RAGIII

You're way to kind Rick! I wondered about posting the build log in the WW1 section....but I'm a stickler for rules  ;)

Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: gedmundson on December 24, 2022, 05:52:02 AM
i can picture Ursula Andress right now....buuuut that's another story.....

Steve

Thanks Steve...ah yes! the Countess....
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: lone modeller on December 24, 2022, 09:04:24 AM
I am always in awe of your models Gary and this is no exception. A brilliant conversion.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: Brad Cancian on December 24, 2022, 10:51:31 AM
Outstanding :)

Now, if they'd only do this conversion in the smaller scales...

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: DaddyO on December 24, 2022, 07:26:02 PM
Fabulous.
I'm tempted to make one up myself (I keep saying that a 32nd tripe isn't that big really . . .) ;D

Paul
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: Vickers on December 24, 2022, 11:49:55 PM
That's a lovely conversion that brings up great movie memories. Well done!
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: lcarroll on December 25, 2022, 12:45:30 AM
    Outstanding Gary, what a beautiful piece of work and such great memories as a bonus! Thanks for sharing this here and for the reminder of the joys of those younger times.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: rhallinger on December 25, 2022, 05:48:16 AM
That’s great Gary!  So many memories of this movie, which I enjoy every couple of years.  It never gets old!

Beautiful model that really looks the part.  Thanks for sharing this one.

Best,

Bob
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: KiwiZac on December 25, 2022, 08:15:28 AM
Ansolutely magnificent Gary, I love it! What a vision! Congratulations on a stunning build. I'm saving your photos for reference.

Now, if they'd only do this conversion in the smaller scales...
Hear hear: my 1/72 Staffel needs the Baron!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51041354747_cd0fd71931_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kLmhvH)45492519482_6ea0d82d17_o (https://flic.kr/p/2kLmhvH) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: gedmundson on January 28, 2023, 06:59:42 AM
Ansolutely magnificent Gary, I love it! What a vision! Congratulations on a stunning build. I'm saving your photos for reference.

Now, if they'd only do this conversion in the smaller scales...
Hear hear: my 1/72 Staffel needs the Baron!

I had meant to mention What an excellent trio of Blue Max film aircraft these were - well done indeed!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: bobs_buckles on January 28, 2023, 08:21:15 AM
Beautiful build, Gary  :o
Love it!

Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: WD on January 28, 2023, 10:27:48 AM
I absolutely love this!  I'm so glad to see someone bring this a/c to life from one of my favorite movies from my childhood.

That Tripe with its twin Spandau's blazing.

Ursula with her twin Spandau's blazing. :)

Warren
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: Rob Hart on January 28, 2023, 12:26:20 PM
Gorgeous model! I just watched the movie for the umpteenth time about 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion
Post by: KiwiZac on January 29, 2023, 06:20:18 AM
I had meant to mention What an excellent trio of Blue Max film aircraft these were - well done indeed!
Thank you Gary! I hope to add the Triplane and MS.230 at some point.