My attempt at the Batesyboy BE2c

**Larry R.** · 08-20-2023 10:43

This my attempt at a build of the Batesyboy BE2c found in the forum's files area. It was challenging to build, but I like the way it turned out, even with the imperfections. I had fun with it. I did a bit of repainting around the cockpits. The 'tyres' are rubber o-rings, and the Lewis gun (rather awkwardly positioned) is scratch built. The pilot (flight sublieutenent Skyler McFly) and observer (flight sublieutenent Roy G. Biv) are made from round toothpicks, whittled to shape and painted

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**zenlizard** · 08-20-2023 11:24

Ah, there we go, I was getting an "invalid attachment" error a few minutes ago.
Very nice work!

**Larry R.** · 08-20-2023 12:04

Originally Posted by zenlizard

Ah, there we go, I was getting an "invalid attachment" error a few minutes ago.
Very nice work!

I was struggling a bit with the photos, having forgotten that the Manage Attachments feature does not work well on my phone and tablet, but does work on my desktop computer. Eventually I got it sorted out. whew!

**ReducedAirFact** · 08-20-2023 14:04

Nicely done!

**Baxter** · 08-20-2023 14:13

Excellent work.

**camel crew** · 08-20-2023 14:16

Nice plane Larry

**CrashCraig** · 08-20-2023 16:58

Great job Larry. Nicely done.

**flash** · 08-21-2023 01:18

That looks great, Larry, I like the O ring option for the under cart !

**mikeemagnus** · 08-21-2023 01:23

Yep, I agree. That's a very nice piece of kit!

There's something very attractive about card models.

**Flying Helmut** · 08-21-2023 04:50

A beauty!

Very nicely done!

**milcoll73** · 08-22-2023 19:57

reallt great work larry! looks like it was super fiddly.

**Stumptonian** · 08-25-2023 11:51

Great work, Larry.
The crew and Lewis scratch builds are really impressive.

**Larry R.** · 08-25-2023 12:45

Thank-you all for the kind words. This Batesyboy Bee will be featured in a soon-to-be played game. I'll post the AAR if it is worth sharing.

**malachi** · 08-25-2023 12:51

Nicely done, Larry

**OldGuy59** · 08-25-2023 13:12

Very nicely done. Bravo Zulu!

**Teaticket** · 08-25-2023 15:15

Excellent work Larry.

**Larry R.** · 08-25-2023 15:43

Thank-you to those who sent reps. I wanted to reply with a personal thanks to each person, but my reply fuction isn't working (yesterday and today).

**Dobbs** · 08-25-2023 16:37

That is a very impressive plane! Where do I find a link to try my hand at it?

**Larry R.** · 08-25-2023 16:54

Originally Posted by Dobbs

That is a very impressive plane! Where do I find a link to try my hand at it?

It's in the forum files here:
https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/do...do=file&id=808

**Baron Rolf** · 08-25-2023 22:34

Originally Posted by Larry R.

This my attempt at a build of the Batesyboy BE2c found in the forum's files area. It was challenging to build, but I like the way it turned out, even with the imperfections. I had fun with it. I did a bit of repainting around the cockpits. The 'tyres' are rubber o-rings, and the Lewis gun (rather awkwardly positioned) is scratch built. The pilot (flight sublieutenent Skyler McFly) and observer (flight sublieutenent Roy G. Biv) are made from round toothpicks, whittled to shape and painted

Fantastic workmanship on this aeroplane Larry

**Hedeby** · 08-26-2023 07:58

That is ridiculously good Larry, apologies for calling you Sam in the Rep post !

**bigpetr** · 08-26-2023 10:26

I am building paper planes myself but looking at the template I did not think the model can look so good. It does under your hands. Great job Larry

**Larry R.** · 08-26-2023 11:48

Originally Posted by Hedeby

That is ridiculously good Larry, apologies for calling you Sam in the Rep post !

Thanks, Chris. Not to worry about "Sam"..... he may turn up in a future game!

**Larry R.** · 08-26-2023 11:54

Originally Posted by bigpetr

I am building paper planes myself but looking at the template I did not think the model can look so good. It does under your hands. Great job Larry

Thanks, Petr! The photos of this model that others have posted in the forum's Paper Models section led me to take a stab at it.

**Bishop33** · 08-28-2023 01:25

Superb!

**OldGuy59** · 08-28-2023 20:30

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**Larry R.** · 08-29-2023 02:08

Mike, this is billiant!!

**Flingueur-Phil** · 08-29-2023 07:38

Well done Larry,
I thought I was the only crazy person on the team to cut and fold little pieces of paper.
Very nice work with maximum detail

**Larry R.** · 08-29-2023 09:20

Originally Posted by OldGuy59

I did a bit of online research regarding No.2 Squadron. Really good choice for this Bee, Mike! The squadron is, in my mind, a perfect fit.

My game partner (and spouse) Janet and I are currently working out the details of a game scenario which (now) involves No.2 Squadron. Lots of fun; the Bee necessitating new, to us, strategies. Low flight speed and limited maneuvering ability, plus a terrible armament arrangement, creates a challenging but amusing situation. "We're having a jolly good time of it," says Flt Sublt McFly nervously.

**Larry R.** · 08-29-2023 10:21

Here is our current set up... very similar to John's (Vagabond) wonderful AAR found here: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...highlight=BE2c

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The now No.2 Squadron Bee is challenged by two German training a/c, a Fokker E-I two-seater (CDL), and a gray Fokker E-II (Valom). The E-I had an eighty-hp engine and, in this scenario, had a crew of two rookies. The single-seat E-II had a 100hp motor. Both Fokkers use the XD deck; the E-I will require a stall card played each turn to account for the weight of the second crew member and for the less powerful engine.

We decided the BEE will have a single gun, the observer changing gun mounts as needed, but will require two maneuver phases to accomplish this. The Bee will be supplied with Mike's new game card --- thank-you Mike!!