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Offline kkarlsen

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Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« on: December 16, 2019, 01:06:09 AM »
Hello Guy's, just want to share my latest build...
Felixstowe F.2a converted into a Curtiss F5L/Aeromarine model 75.









This build has taken me the better part of 2019 and it is also why I haven't finished the Fokker Triple build yet!











One of the worlds first commercial airlines the 'West Indies Airways' began operating in 1920. Aeromarine Airways carried wealthy passengers from Miami to Nassau in the Bahamas and Havana, Cuba, aboard flying boats. The overseas flights were a popular way for many to drink legally during the Prohibition era. This service was nicknamed "Highball Express" after the popular drink.

Conversion: Extra set of wings to make the larger wings. Fuselage is lengthened. Engines replaced by Liberty 12V. Vacuum formed superstructure. Passenger cabin interior, tail, struts etc. are all scratched.

Thanks for looking: Kent
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2019, 01:14:58 AM »
This is gorgeous!

Robin  :)
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2019, 01:18:24 AM »
Kent,
I hope that model is destined for a museum because that’s where it belongs.
Very impressive.
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2019, 01:28:46 AM »
Kent,
   I just spent some time on another site looking through your Build Log on this magnificent piece of work, hats off on this one!! You are a true master of understatement, this is quite the "conversion" alright. You don't mention the incredible amount of scratch building nor the figures and interior detail, all truly "Museum Quality". (whatever that is in this context, I should just say OUTSTANDING Quality!)
   Very impressive work and my unreserved compliments, this is true modelling! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2019, 02:02:15 AM »
Thank you very much Lance, Kevin & Robin, I really appreciate your kind words.
This has been the most difficult build I've been doing, but in many ways also the most rewarding.
I can without a doubt promise, this won't be the last time I'm venturing out on a Limb!

Regards: Kent
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2019, 03:06:06 AM »
WOW! Simply Brilliant Modeling!! Agree with all other comments completely!
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2019, 04:08:04 AM »
What an amazing conversion.  Beautifully done all-around.
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2019, 05:06:46 AM »
So happy to see this, simply gorgeous! Do I see passengers in there?
Ever since I saw these boats featured in the Fighting America books I hoped one of the master modelers would have a go at converting from a Felixstowe. Sheer excellence! I take my hat off to you!

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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2019, 05:18:44 AM »
That’s really something,

We regularly call stuff outstanding, but that really is! Where’s the build log?

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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2019, 05:21:35 AM »
Ah found it on LSP

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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2019, 05:34:55 AM »
Truly spectacular, Kent!  This is, without a doubt, my favorite model of the year.  Like Lance, I studied these photos on other sites and marveled at the your unparalleled skills.  I even showed the photos to my wife, who was completely blown away.  I have the Felixstowe in my stash, so she knows what went into this project.  I have just one request.  Please post the photos of the interior with the passenger figures.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2019, 06:03:24 AM »
And I thought the Pilgrims came over on a boat!

Superb modeling, Kent.  Very impressive!  Thanks for showing it here.
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2019, 06:15:31 AM »
Thank you everybody, including Bud's wife.

The pictures of the passenger cabins, as requested...



The rear cabin with room for 4 passengers and the cockpit on top of the fuel tanks!



Front cabin with 6 seats...

Not completely done yet, I'm working on the roller curtain's!



Figures to go...

Cheers: Kent
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2019, 07:17:29 AM »
Absolutely spectacular Kent. I struggle to come up with superlatives that can express my admiration for your model. Well done indeed :-)
Cheers,
Gary
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Re: Aeromarine Model 75 'Santa Maria'
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2019, 08:22:19 AM »
Beautiful and spectacular! I join all the positive comments on this great work of conversion and scratchbuilding.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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