Kornet Yuri Gilsher and wingman hunting for Austro-Hungarian aircraft in the spring of 1916. Shapeways model by Reduced Aircraft Factory; decals by Mehusla.
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Kornet Yuri Gilsher and wingman hunting for Austro-Hungarian aircraft in the spring of 1916. Shapeways model by Reduced Aircraft Factory; decals by Mehusla.
Nice job! The Eastern Front should get more exciting soon.
It amazed me to find out it was technically a two-seater, in that there's room for a second person to cram in uncomfortably behind the pilot on a little webbing seat like a lawn chair over the fuel tank, with legs squeezed in the tight space between the fuselage side and the pilot's chair. I suppose it's better than the SPAD A.2, but it's hard to imagine spending an hour or two in such a position. If I were an observer, I'd try to convince everyone that it was really a one-seater with a little space for cargo. :)
When I first saw its profile, I thought the S-16 was probably a small, even dainty, aircraft, but its 'industrial strength' landing gear and the fact that it could (barely) carry a second crewman soon make you realize that the S-16 was a big, healthy beast.Quote:
Originally Posted by ReducedAirFact
No, Eastern Front, go away...................I've too much else to do already...........................
Great stuff, Darryl! Love the planes! (but won't be getting any myself)
Is there a card available for the Sikorsky S-16?
Well, there are stats for it.
Maneuver Deck: XC, Damage Deck: B, Resistance: 14.
A card can't be too difficult to make...
Well done, Darryl! :thumbsup:
Thanks, David. The S-16 is a petite and attractive airplane, although the massive undercarriage and provision for a second crewman might make you think otherwise. Daryl (Reduced Aircraft Factory) really did it justice with his model.
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Originally Posted by Flying Helmut
Dammit, forgot I posted this.........................
...............it would appear I HAVE acquired a couple of S-16s!!!!! :hmm:
Thanks for the card, Mike!
Another fine looking card Mike.
Thanks.
Rob.
Thanks Mike the card is perfect. You are a wizard.
These are Shapeways planes I have done up to escort some Russian giants I am still working on.
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Another set of gorgeous bases done by Oberst Hajj.
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Linking for traceability: here is an alternative deck ("XE" deck) and card for the Sikorsky S.XVI:
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