Twokidsnosleep Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 A new project for me is this cool unique Hydroplane kit. Watched these boats race every summer at Sea Fest in Seattle….mostly on TV. A pretty simplistic kit part wise but the paint livery and engine detailing are where the challenge is. These ran an aircraft Packard/Merlin v12 engine. The black engine here is a 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire engine I am making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Looks to be a fun build. If this were a $5 swap meet kit, I'd consider using the engine to build a Blastolene knock-off. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Ahhhh the old school Hydroplane races. Good luck with your build. Take care with those old decals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, TonyK said: Ahhhh the old school Hydroplane races. Good luck with your build. Take care with those old decals. Yes very careful indeed; they look to fall apart if you stare at them too much! I will paint the copper, red and white parts and just cut out and apply the decal over top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 5 hours ago, David G. said: Looks to be a fun build. If this were a $5 swap meet kit, I'd consider using the engine to build a Blastolene knock-off. David G. Indeed Jay Leno has a great video of him driving around a few V12 Merlin engined cars...a Rolls and an Alfa I think they were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Excellent. I snagged one of these some time back, very interested in watching your buildup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) If my mind isn't in Biden mode aren't the decals really stickers? good luck with the build. I posted these before but here is a comparison of the AMT Allison, MPC/Airfix Mustang and Spitfire Merlins. If your interested in an MPC/Airfix Merlin let me know I have an extra greg Edited December 15, 2022 by GLMFAA1 spelling correction 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) Hi Greg The large decals are indeed a vinyl sticker and the small ones water sliders I am making a Tamiya Spitfire Merlin and also found a 3D print file for a Merlin I am playing with to get all the parts separated and printed out Edited May 9, 2022 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I built one about 10 years ago. The vinyl had some spotting but still worked. The adhesive was a little aggressive. I got away with clearcoating the decals, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Some progress on the Miss Bud I got her subtle engine block colour scheme started out. Decanted Tamiya TS-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Looks like you're doing a good job. I'd so love to see this reissued! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 This will be intertesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 Damn it, the water slide decals are shot. Disintegrating completely. Kinda kills the build for now 🤔😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Spot model has a decal service where you can send in a file and they will print out some decals I have a very good computer wiz friend who worked up a file organizing the kit’s decals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 The new decals from Spot Models’ service arrived…no time to jump on this build right now, but will get back to it soonishly These are very vibrant in colour 👍🏻😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I need a set of these decals, do have contact info for ordering a set? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Did anyone else use this type hull? I've got this kit with suspect stickers and decals, wondering if there were other liveries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastown Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I to would like a set of these decals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Those replacement decals look great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 Thanks everyone. Ya still prototype testing the decals so not available yet Have to check back with me as the build progresses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 I had this kit years ago but traded it- Does it come with a trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Paul Payne said: I had this kit years ago but traded it- Does it come with a trailer? No trailer but it has a stand with a placard label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 They usually carried them on a low-boy trailer. I seem to recall AMT did a boat/ trailer combo kit, but it's been many years and I may be remembering things wrong. There was also a " O Boy Oberto" ... "Squire Shop"... " Coors" and at least 6 more that I cannot remember. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Little Timmy said: They usually carried them on a low-boy trailer. I seem to recall AMT did a boat/ trailer combo kit, but it's been many years and I may be remembering things wrong. There was also a " O Boy Oberto" ... "Squire Shop"... " Coors" and at least 6 more that I cannot remember. The real boat and towing rig was for sale! I found a listing photo of it a while ago when researching...will see if I can find it again. Would be great for them to re-pop this as a kit with a trailer....not likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Here is a you tube that might give you some ideas: greg 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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