Super Stearman Conversion & "Capricorn One"

[harrysone]

I've always thought that there's something cool about a big red Boeing Stearman ('cropduster') with a big R-985, its almost kinda steam-punk! I've converted the old 72nd Revell PT-13 kit into a Super Stearman using an Aeroclub engine and prop (the spinner is ex-Academy T-6) and the exhaust ring is scratch built from annealed brass tube. While looking for a subject aircraft, I stumbled across a couple of cool aerial scenes from the Michael Creighton Movie "Capricorn One" and the Red Super Stearman belonging to A&A (Albain & Albain). So I decided why not! So here I have another "Movie" aircraft to add to the collection. LoL I guess I should paint up a 1/72nd version of Telly Savalas to either put in the Cockpit or to stand alongside his machine

Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr

Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr

Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr

Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr


Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr

Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr

Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr

Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr

[johnnyfalcon]

Nice!
"So which one of the A's is me, I bet you can't answer that, smartass"!...

"Wrong"! "I'm both of 'em..."

Or a prone James Brolin on the wing! Perhaps a H500C to complement?

[Antonio]

Now that, old son, is ONE SUPERb model.

Gotta do this:

[harrysone]

May 3, 2024 15:41:04 GMT 12 Antonio said:

Now that, old son, is ONE SUPERb model.

Gotta do this:

Excellent! I got right into this...

the WHOLE movie is here too

[Dave Homewood]

That's awesome! Well done!

That is one of the best aerial chase scenes ever, love it.

[Dave Homewood]

The Stearman had a front seat, so where was the hopper that the spray/super came from when he dumped it?

[harrysone]

Lol, that’s Hollywood licence Dave

Although if you look closely when they start dusting, the underbelly of the Stearman has grown two cylinders on either side of the hopper…might be smoke generators ??