Any kits of the BE12b out there?

Brad Cancian · 26 November 2005, 05:57 PM

G'day guys,

I am pondering what to do for my next project - I recently picked up the 1/48 Aeroclub BE12 as well as the datafile on the BE12 / BE12a / BE12b. What has perked my interest up as an interesting subject to model is the BE12b.

Whilst the BE12 was a single seat derivative of the BE2, the BE12b was a derivative of the BE12 but fitted with a Hispano Suiza engine (this made me think that the aircraft looked somewhat like the backyard offspring created from the forbidden love of a BE12 and an SE5a

).

Having that thought gave me an idea - I could possibly model a BE12b by kitbashing the Aeroclub BE12 with a Roden SE5a to form the basis of a BE12b. This would be a bit of a challenge and would involve a good degree of work (as Aeroclub kits tend to be a bit of work anyways).

So here's my question, before I go nuts with a hacksaw on these two kits, is there any manufacturer that produces a BE12b in 1/48? I have seen references to Aeroclub having produced one but I can't seem to find one available anywhere, including on the Aeroclub web site.

Thanks in advance,

BC

Ross_Moorhouse · 26 November 2005, 06:34 PM

Not in 48th mate. Only in resin in 72nd by HR. Start sawing.

buzz1941 · 26 November 2005, 07:01 PM

Roden is supposedly got one in 1/48 in the works. Are you holding your breath? It's still in the "pencil drawing" stage whilst the DH-4 is in the "watercolor" stage.

Ross_Moorhouse · 27 November 2005, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by buzz1941

Roden is supposedly got one in 1/48 in the works. Are you holding your breath? It's still in the "pencil drawing" stage whilst the DH-4 is in the "watercolor" stage.

Buzz, It's not the 12b mate...

PeterL · 27 November 2005, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Cancian

I could possibly model a BE12b by kitbashing the Aeroclub BE12 with a Roden SE5a to form the basis of a BE12b.

Before you do anything rash, the Aeroclub BE12a has an E wing set, as it should, for a BE12b you need a C wing set. Better to start with the Aeroclub BE2c. There was also a vacform BE12b in 1/72 IIRC.

buzz1941 · 27 November 2005, 03:08 AM

I was going to build the armor-plated BE2 with my Falcon model, but alas the plastic shattered like a cheap Christmas bauble.

Brad Cancian · 27 November 2005, 03:15 AM

Ross - thanks, looks like I'd better sharpen the hacksaw....

PeterL - I have the BE12 kit and not the BE12a, so the wing set I have should be correct for the BE12b.

BC

PeterL · 27 November 2005, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Cancian

Ross - thanks, looks like I'd better sharpen the hacksaw....

PeterL - I have the BE12 kit and not the BE12a, so the wing set I have should be correct for the BE12b.

BC

I confess I am not familiar with the kit. To tell the truth I thought the 12a was the only one they did. Hmm! You've got me going now.

Keep us posted Brad