[pulqui]

Originally Posted by RonO

The rumor of the Altaya Duck is interesting Ron

The latest list of Planeta DeAgostini Mythical Biplanes (updated on 07/09/07) scrapped the Duck!! But the Mitsubishi F1M2 Type Zero Kan (allied code “Pete”) is still holding strong.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by pulqui

The latest list of Planeta DeAgostini Mythical Biplanes (updated on 07/09/07) scrapped the Duck!! But the Mitsubishi F1M2 Type Zero Kan (allied code “Pete”) is still holding strong.

That's good. Hope it will be worth it.

[Epapazian]

Originally Posted by pulqui

The latest list of Planeta DeAgostini Mythical Biplanes (updated on 07/09/07) scrapped the Duck!! But the Mitsubishi F1M2 Type Zero Kan (allied code “Pete”) is still holding strong.

They have just posted a picture of the "Pete" ( item #25 ), which doesn't look half bad. Obviously a close up view would be better but this is one I will make it a point to buy.

[aeroeng]

I love Seaplanes and if Franklin Mint would make them in 1:48 scale, I would buy one of every type they make.

[Ara1]

How's the canopy on the F Mint's Zero line? It looks a bit high-riding and not flush with the fuselage.

And of course I'm waiting for an overall light grey or light tan or whatever the farg they were painted...

[mustangdriver]

I'd love to see FM make a PBY and a Kingfisher.

[Ara1]

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

I'd love to see FM make a PBY and a Kingfisher.

I agree with your sentiment MD, but a Kingfisher is out of Frankin Mint's league. It's got a goodly amount of fine cockpit detail and in my view is best suited for a player in the C1 or especially Eagles International class.

A PBY would be a natural for F Mint; it had many nationalities, many paint jobs, and the Mint does multi-engined planes well.

[mustangdriver]

I agree that C1 or EI would be awsome. Although if FM put the same level of detail work in to the Kingfisher as they did their SBD's, it might be a good model. I think FM is the only one that would tackle a 1/48 PBY.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by Ara1

How's the canopy on the F Mint's Zero line? It looks a bit high-riding and not flush with the fuselage...

The canopy of the FM Zero, as well as the Rufe, is exactly as you said! I plan to repaint the canopy on mine to make a little improvement. Other than that, it's a fine model.

[djjeffhall]

The flaotplane that I would most love to see would be the Sikorsky JRS-1, the Grumman Duck and the Arado 190. The JRS-1 particularly since they fought at Pearl Harbor. Not a very distinguished plane, but one of the Pearl Harbor survivors still resides at the Smithsonian. (I know it will never happen, but one can always wish...)