Bruno Vanhecke's S-55X

Nando

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I just completed the S.55x model I bought from Bruno Vanhecke.
Here some picture of the building process.

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Here some problem with the left wing.

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All the engine components ready to assemble.
I worked on the lattice of engine support for give a round shape to the strut.

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Just a dry fit

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Model completed with some wiring

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Finally the model with some other models of 300 Bruno's series at an exhibition to which I recently participated.

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The model is beautiful, easy to assemble. It renders very well the inusual shape of this airplane.
I enjoyed to build it.

Best, Nando :)
 

zathros

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Nice work Nando! This picture would make a great wallpaper for a computer! :)

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Tonino

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Very very nice subject and realization.
Compliments! Another great plane added to the collection.

You are very active in your lab as well as in the outer world! :)
 

THE DC

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Hey there!

I know this an old thread...real old, but where can this kit be bought?
 

zathros

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We hosted "BobsCardModels' for some time, I guess he removed them, which was his right. I didn't know. He makes great models, and his price cannot be beat! :)
 

THE DC

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Thanks much, but isn't this a different kit?

The markings are different and the parts assemble differently with different curvatures, especially with the pontoon-hulls. In fact, the hulls have a different shape at the bows. Taill assembly is different too.

This is a larger than 1/72 scaled model too, right?

Unless this is a different version of Bob's?

Just looking for this one, as I like the graphics. Where do you buy Bruno Vanhecke's kits; anyone know?
 

THE DC

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Just checking again if anyone knows where this kit might be found? It was attributed to Bruno Vanhecke.

Where do you buy Bruno Vanhecke's kits; anyone know?
 
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