Airplane ID
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17 September 2018, 09:09
Uwe KaedingA question for the plane spotters out there - can anyone ID the plane in the pictures in the album? They are from the Tintin book "The Lake of Sharks", based on an original Tintin movie rather than a Herge cartoon but even so I'd like to know if it represents a real life plane and if it does, I'll see if I can find a kit of it to fill out my Tintin collection. Thanks for looking.
17 September 2018, 09:15
Łukasz GlińskiIsn't it the Islander?
en.wikipedia.org/wik..Norman_BN-2_Islander
17 September 2018, 10:58
Uwe KaedingThanks Lukasz, Olly. Not sure about that though - the shape of the nose and tail are different, the engine nacelles are longer than on the Islander and the undercarriage isn't fixed.
17 September 2018, 12:29
Łukasz GlińskiWhat a find! I haven't come across it, but I'm not so much into General Aviation 🙂
17 September 2018, 16:54
DanielIt was pure luck.
I was searching for aircraft with the same engine as used in the Islander. The Aero Commander was number two on a long list.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycoming_O-540
;)
17 September 2018, 17:23
Uwe KaedingWow, thanks Daniel. That really looks like a good match. Hats off indeed!
17 September 2018, 21:55
Greg BakerSorry guys, I was busy sleeping... 😉 Not that I would've been much help. The Lake of Sharks isn't really considered part of the adventures since it's non-Herge material, so I don't know anything more about it than Uwe does... I would've been asking for the same kind of help. Nice work Daniel! I'm writing this one down too...
17 September 2018, 22:09
GlennYes i was going to say it looks like a Rockwell Aero Commander but as i scroll down i see you already know! That kit should be released soon it's a new resin kit. Try Aviation Mega Store they should get it in!
17 September 2018, 23:34
Uwe KaedingThanks for the heads up on the Aviation Mega Store Glenn. Didn't know about that one yet but it looks like a great source (and managed to get the kit on pre-order 🙂 )
26 September 2018, 02:14
Wim van der LuijtIf you are ever in the area than the aviation megastore is a great place to spend a few hours, highly recommended
26 September 2018, 06:45
Łukasz GlińskiTrue story, Wim. But they should definitely enhance the balcony (rest area) with some catering for bored waiting wives😉
26 September 2018, 06:50
DanielCroco Models also announced a Aero Commander 560.
scalemates.com/kits/1185077-..s-cmd7206-aero-commander-560
4 December 2018, 19:53
Greg BakerMore like the other way around... I'm a fan of Uwe's work from way back.😉
4 December 2018, 22:10
Uwe KaedingThanks Greg, couldn't find and embarrassed face emoji... Must get around to another Tintin build though.
5 December 2018, 06:28
Album info
A question for the plane spotters out there - can anyone ID the plane in the pictures below? They are from the Tintin book "The Lake of Sharks", based on an original Tintin movie rather than a Herge cartoon but even so I'd like to know if it represents a real life plane and if it does, I'll see if I can find a kit of it to fill out my Tintin collection. Thanks for looking.
