"Sikorsky S-39 Float Plane" Topic
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| Grelber | 07 Jan 2022 11:24 p.m. PST |
I was looking at documentary movies of Africa for sale, when I came across this paper model of a Sikorsky S-39. I think it is about 1/64th scale, though it is late here, and I may have miscalculated. In any case, they seem to have several other versions in different scales. link
I assume that, like any right-thinking individual, you would naturally want your S-39 painted with giraffe spots. Grelber |
| Grelber | 07 Jan 2022 11:25 p.m. PST |
I was looking at documentary movies of Africa for sale, when I came across this paper model of a Sikorsky S-39. I think it is about 1/64th scale, though it is late here, and I may have miscalculated. In any case, they seem to have several other versions in different scales. link
I assume that, like any right-thinking individual, you would naturally want your S-39 painted with giraffe spots. Grelber |
 ColCampbell  | 08 Jan 2022 8:57 a.m. PST |
From: link And more about this particular plane: link The S-39 had its first flight in 1929: link Jim |
| Grelber | 08 Jan 2022 10:43 a.m. PST |
Yes, the original giraffe spotted airplane was owned and operated by documentary film makers Martin and Osa Johnson. A note for those who enjoy strafing and shooting rockets at Panthers and Tigers. In 1933, while the Johnsons were using their giraffe spotted airplane in Africa, they worked with an expedition from the American Museum of Natural History. The Museum sent members of their staff, and had their own aircraft, but got pilots on loan from the United States Army Air Corps. One of these was Lt. Elwood Quesada. In 1944, he was a major general commanding the 9th Tactical Air Command in France. Just in case you need some background or inspiration for your pulp or WWII characters. Grelber |
| Oberlindes Sol LIC | 08 Jan 2022 11:12 a.m. PST |
Love the camouflage. I once painted a toy cannon (maybe a Marx product) with a similar pattern. I wonder if it's still around somewhere. |
| Frederick | 09 Jan 2022 9:31 a.m. PST |
Interesting story! Thanks for sharing |
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