BV 138 Flying Clog

[phantom II]

At long last it looks as though this beast will get built.

Here's the obligatory start up stamp .

As far as I know, this is the oldest box in the stash having been there since 1976/1980 .
The box has been in a pitiful state for years. Lets hope everything is still in there.

Not often you see a Super model box anymore.

This is from the days when Squadron Shop was actually a cool bunch . I miss those days.

Here are the guts . As you can see, only a few sprues cut. I wish there were some after market good for it but it looks like it's gonna be old school. :fencing

I know I have at least one member that's interested in the airplane . I hope some of you others might find some interest in it.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[jknaus]

Very cool. Looking forward to watching this. Is it a limited run kit? Looks like a fair amount of work will be required.

James

 

[jknaus]

http://www.germanaircraftwwii.com/blog/562572-blohm-und-voss-bv-138-pictorial/

 

[phantom II]

http://www.germanaircraftwwii.com/blog/562572-blohm-und-voss-bv-138-pictorial/

Thanks James. I believe that will be helpful .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Dusan]

Interesting aircraft, this will be great to follow. :coolio

All the best!
Dusan.

 

[ErnieS]

OOOOOHHHHH Cool Christian!, I will be watching this as I have one buried somewhere as well. Plus it is just a cool looking plane! Good luck with the build
Ernie

 

[phantom II]

Very cool. Looking forward to watching this. Is it a limited run kit? Looks like a fair amount of work will be required.

James

It is not James. It's similar to the Gotha that I just built. Probably sparse in detail though . :S

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[razordws]

I built this one many many many many many years ago and still have it in my collection. I probably built it in 1986/87 and it is still one of my favorite builds just because it is so cool looking. Looking forward to your rendering of it.

 

[nerdling]

Looks like it should be an interesting build

 

[Sherman 18]

Neat looking aircraft.

 

[Sharkmouth]

If you wish, I could post some images from the manual. Plus, there is a wreck pulled up from the sea on display somewhere.

Regards,

 

[SA Dave]

WOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

[moon puppy]

More than one interested.

Twin boom float plane. Never seen that before

 

[phantom II]

If you wish, I could post some images from the manual. Plus, there is a wreck pulled up from the sea on display somewhere.

Regards,

Hey Saul, just saw your post. Most of the pix I have found are either from models or war time pictures that don't reveal very at all.

I'll take anything you're willing to share . Thanks in advance .

Regards, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

More than one interested.

Twin boom float plane. Never seen that before

Really ? I realize there are more pictures of the Dornier but this is said to be their best seaplane and more than as always, B & V were very creative with the design.

They didn't seem to be scared to draw off the sheet of paper

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

I built this one many many many many many years ago and still have it in my collection. I probably built it in 1986/87 and it is still one of my favorite builds just because it is so cool looking. Looking forward to your rendering of it.

Post some pictures if you would like . Maybe it'll give me some clues. :facepalm

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Sharkmouth]

Here are some internet items:


Click to see more


Click to see more from manual (not the same as I have)

Outer float with original paint:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sunff9LYui4

Some documentaries on German Seaplanes and Floatplanes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43_z6vIf34A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3O1ujXCbuA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Bkj8AXQng

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeTl4zdDGwo

An example from my armament manual:

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

Propeller from the Bv-138 or Ju-88 (hint, in case you want to replace them):

If all goes well, you may want to replace the transparencies with a set from Falcon (I don't know if Squadron sells it separately for this kit):

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

The same manual I have is online here:
http://www.seawings.co.uk/images/manuals/Bv%20138%20Manual/BV%20138%20B-1%20C-1%20Schusswaffenanlage.pdf

Regards,

 

[Iron Mike]

It's always nice to see the closet getting mined for nuggets. :drinks