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Post by paul on Mar 1, 2024 17:40:42 GMT -5
Provence Moulage did indeed do a small series of hydroplanes to 1/43, I had them all in the stash before the fire.Simple but very nice kits.They are very spendy nowadays.
Craftmasters out of Seattle sell both 1/48 as well as 1/25 resin kits of hydroplanes on eBay.Again, very simple kits but the decal sheets are insanely beautiful and with the recently available plywood decals in various shades a guy could build a killer collection of race boats.
this new plastic kit looks like a dream come true!
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Post by vintagerpm on May 7, 2024 9:59:34 GMT -5
According to the Miss Madison Unlimited Hydroplane Facebook page, they will be available from the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum and at the races in June.
Mike
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Post by Art Laski on May 24, 2024 18:47:58 GMT -5
They’re available for pre-order. If you want one, get it now because quantities are very limited from what I’ve seen on their page. www.hydromuseumstore.org/models/ |
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Post by pje on May 24, 2024 23:42:12 GMT -5
They’re available for pre-order. If you want one, get it now because quantities are very limited from what I’ve seen on their page. www.hydromuseumstore.org/models/Thanks Art! I’ve got a Bucket List boat on order. Paul Erlendson |
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Post by tonyk14 on May 25, 2024 11:02:51 GMT -5
Thanks for keeping us updated. I ordered one and the pictures look very promising.
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Post by vintagerpm on May 26, 2024 7:39:47 GMT -5
They’re available for pre-order. If you want one, get it now because quantities are very limited from what I’ve seen on their page. www.hydromuseumstore.org/models/Thanks for the update. I've got 2 kits ordered. Mike |
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Post by indydog on May 26, 2024 7:48:59 GMT -5
Very reasonable price.
Which of them are piston powered Calvin?
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Post by Calvin on May 26, 2024 11:16:28 GMT -5
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Post by indydog on Jun 5, 2024 6:52:43 GMT -5
Apparently it's no longer available... bummer. |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Jun 5, 2024 18:28:53 GMT -5
Well crap! I was having a fire sale on a few unwanted kits to buy one of those, the only one I was interested in.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 5, 2024 18:44:01 GMT -5
So…I was looking through the available kits as I am also more interested in piston power. Evidently the kit for the “museum boats” with multiple build options also comes with a piston engine. So I’ve ordered one of those and another boat. Super cool idea from the museum
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Post by indydog on Jun 6, 2024 6:32:20 GMT -5
So…I was looking through the available kits as I am also more interested in piston power. Evidently the kit for the “museum boats” with multiple build options also comes with a piston engine. I'll have to look into that. Thanks Kyle. |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 6, 2024 23:41:35 GMT -5
Apparently it's no longer available... bummer. Not surprising as it's the fan favorite |
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Post by pje on Jun 15, 2024 23:14:57 GMT -5
Got my Bucket List kit today! My first reaction is about the quite thick plastic. Not really a problem with a hull this size, but I did find it surprising. I’m also wondering what type of plastic it is. I’m wondering if it’s ABS. A bottle of glue is included, but it looks like a super glue. I’d rather use a plastic glue if possible.
I believe this is a generic kit so I’m studying the Bucket List Facebook page. I’m wondering if their 2022 entry looks the closest to this kit. Most obvious, the air intake seems to have changed each season.
Now I’m in search for good photos of the underside of the boat.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by Calvin on Jun 16, 2024 0:45:33 GMT -5
I believe this is a generic kit so I’m studying the Bucket List Facebook page. I’m wondering if their 2022 entry looks the closest to this kit. Most obvious, the air intake seems to have changed each season. Now I’m in search for good photos of the underside of the boat. Paul Erlendson I don't have my kits yet, but Im assuming all the kits are generic besides the U-3 Allison. But the boats all have their slight differences and all are designed to turn left and the right side of the boat is ALWAYS different than the left. As you can see the 2023 Bucket List Racing boat is completely different on each side. FYI this picture is NOT to scale, the type of lense makes it look long and stretched out  |
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Post by pje on Jun 16, 2024 10:38:14 GMT -5
Thanks Calvin. I’ve been away from the sport so long I’ve got a lot to learn. Are this seasons races televised anywhere?
Paul Erlendson
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Post by Calvin on Jun 16, 2024 12:35:16 GMT -5
Thanks Calvin. I’ve been away from the sport so long I’ve got a lot to learn. Are this seasons races televised anywhere? Paul Erlendson Free on YouTube |
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Post by randman on Jun 16, 2024 21:45:04 GMT -5
I picked up the Oberto kit at the museum yesterday. They were just unpacking the boxes that had cleared customs a few days ago. Mine came with a paint set, a stand to mount the model on and a battery powered speaker to simulate the engine noise. The instructions are pretty basic (not surprising). Knowing me, I'll probably have this built sometime in the 2030's.
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Post by vintagerpm on Jun 17, 2024 8:04:03 GMT -5
A bunch of those 1/43 Provence Moulage kits mentioned earlier have shown up on eBay, sold by a guy called tmax_propsAt $175.00 each prices are a little too steep for me. |
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Post by indydog on Jun 17, 2024 8:29:04 GMT -5
A bunch of those 1/43 Provence Moulage kits mentioned earlier have shown up on eBay, sold by a guy called tmax_propsAt $175.00 each prices are a little too steep for me. Ouch! |
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Post by tonyk14 on Jun 17, 2024 10:55:06 GMT -5
I ordered the Oberto kit just because it's a local company and I didn't have any favorites. Hopefully I'll get mine soon.
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Post by Calvin on Jun 17, 2024 20:15:39 GMT -5
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Post by tonyk14 on Jun 18, 2024 7:53:44 GMT -5
Got mine yesterday. The plastic and packaging looks good. Not sure about the sound thingy. I like that they included it but the switch doesn't seem to work correctly. I had to put the little piece of plastic back under the battery to turn it off.
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Post by pje on Jun 18, 2024 14:36:19 GMT -5
I got mine in the mail today. LOL   Im going to build the U-3 Allison, first...maybe I've watched this boat run in real life a few times and it's such a lovely sound, especially on the water with the big huge twin turbos     Was about ready to start cutting on mine. Glad someone who knows what he’s doing is going first. Paul Erlendson |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 18, 2024 14:47:35 GMT -5
Was about ready to start cutting on mine. Glad someone who knows what he’s doing is going first. Paul Erlendson Of course I don't know what I'm doing 😂 All my brain told me was to cut it off ASAP. |
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Post by indydog on Jun 20, 2024 18:31:03 GMT -5
I see the U3 is back on the page but out of stock. I wonder if that's a good or bad thing...
Oops..... it's gone again.
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Post by indydog on Jun 26, 2024 18:09:18 GMT -5
Well, I ordered a U-3 Turbinator kit from the Griggs website...
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 27, 2024 4:13:58 GMT -5
My "museum boats" kit arrived. Multiple decal options and an option for turbine or Allison power. Of course, it was a bit more but I liked having the option.
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Post by indydog on Jun 27, 2024 10:26:19 GMT -5
My "museum boats" kit arrived. Multiple decal options and an option for turbine or Allison power. Of course, it was a bit more but I liked having the option. I thought about the museum boats, but I only wanted the piston powered version, so it seemed a waste. Extra parts and decals I couldn't use... |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 27, 2024 22:38:05 GMT -5
My "museum boats" kit arrived. Multiple decal options and an option for turbine or Allison power. Of course, it was a bit more but I liked having the option. I thought about the museum boats, but I only wanted the piston powered version, so it seemed a waste. Extra parts and decals I couldn't use... More decals to put into my decal binder! Just what I ALWAYS need. 🤦🏻♂️😂 If I’d known about the Griggs website I’d have likely done the same. But I ordered a turbine boat too because I thought one of each would be neat. |
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