Aviattic 1/32 "Blue Max" Triplane conversion

[gedmundson]

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

[Dirigible-Al]

Absolutely love it
Alan.

[RAGIII]

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
 

[pepperman42]

Great job!! Right out of the movie. i can picture Ursula Andress right now....buuuut that's another story.....

Steve

[gedmundson]

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

[gedmundson]

i can picture Ursula Andress right now....buuuut that's another story.....

Steve

Thanks Steve...ah yes! the Countess....

[lone modeller]

I am always in awe of your models Gary and this is no exception. A brilliant conversion.

Stephen.

[Brad Cancian]

Outstanding

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

Cheers,

BC

[DaddyO]

Fabulous.
I'm tempted to make one up myself (I keep saying that a 32nd tripe isn't that big really . . .)

Paul

[Vickers]

That's a lovely conversion that brings up great movie memories. Well done!

[lcarroll]

    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

[rhallinger]

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

[KiwiZac]

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!
45492519482_6ea0d82d17_o by Zac Yates, on Flickr

[gedmundson]

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

[bobs_buckles]

Beautiful build, Gary 
Love it!

Cheers,
Bob