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SaRo A.38 Bangor

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NARSES2

#15
October 30, 2025, 01:58:04 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 29, 2025, 09:23:53 AMWONDERFUL kit-bash David!  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

Indeed, could be said that it is the definition of a "Kit Bash"  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
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Old Wombat

#16
October 30, 2025, 02:19:22 AM
Definitely one of the most eclectic combinations for a kit bash I've seen for quite some time!  :thumbsup:
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#17
October 30, 2025, 01:19:53 PM
If I recall correctly, the Russians reverse-engineered and modified it to become the Beriev Be-10  ;D

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#18
October 31, 2025, 03:50:37 AM
Yes, because with the Soviets/Russians, even more-so than the Americans, everything has to be BIGGER!
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PR19_Kit

#19
October 31, 2025, 05:53:40 AM
So much so that their Zubr class hovercraft is just INCHES larger than an SRN4 in every dimension. How petty can they get?

But they're not as quick.  :wacko:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

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kitbasher

#20
October 31, 2025, 05:55:42 AM
Love it!
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jcf

#21
October 31, 2025, 11:41:14 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 31, 2025, 05:53:40 AMSo much so that their Zubr class hovercraft is just INCHES larger than an SRN4 in every dimension. How petty can they get?

But they're not as quick.  :wacko:
Yeah, but they're still operational and the full load weight is 235 tons greater than that of the SRN-4 Mk.III.
:wacko:
They're also very different and designed for a different purpose. They share the Achilles Heel of all hovercraft, especially large heavy ones, skirt wear. To date, no one has been able to find a material to address the long term durability issue. Skirt replacement is very expensive.

PR19_Kit

#22
October 31, 2025, 02:29:06 PM
Quote from: jcf on October 31, 2025, 11:41:14 AMYeah, but they're still operational and the full load weight is 235 tons greater than that of the SRN-4 Mk.III.
:wacko:


Of course, they're newer, designed for a different purpose and Government funded.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

63cpe

#23
November 13, 2025, 06:14:48 AM
It's nearing it's finish. just some paint and it's done.

PXL_20251113_123505858 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
PXL_20251113_123452237 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
PXL_20251113_123432388 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

Cheers,
David aka 63CPE

kerick

#24
November 14, 2025, 07:47:34 PM
Excellent work! It looks very Russian to me.
Superb use of spare parts. Considering the cost of kits it's a great idea.
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kitbasher

#25
November 15, 2025, 04:07:44 AM
Picking up on Ratty's earlier post, it's looking Beriever and Beriever with each update. 👍
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chrisonord

#26
November 15, 2025, 05:31:10 AM
I am looking forward to seeing this one when finished David, what a kitbash and a half it is. It looks very much like a Beriev indeed, as I have just had a look at the be10 kit I have, which is also going to be a SARO aircraft, and the similarity is right up there.  :wub:
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buzzbomb

#27
November 15, 2025, 05:33:55 AM
Super good build

Captain Canada

#28
November 15, 2025, 06:07:19 AM
Love it. Looks sleek and rugged at the same time. Looking forward to seeing her finished !
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#29
November 16, 2025, 03:50:29 AM
Quote from: 63cpe on November 13, 2025, 06:14:48 AMIt's nearing it's finish. just some paint and it's done.

PXL_20251113_123505858 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
Cheers,
David aka 63CPE

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