CanIFlyIt Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hi all. I'm a big fan of the Pitts Special and would like to build one but can't find a really good kit. I have the AZModel S-2, but I'd like something a little bigger/better. I'm aware of the now OOP AirshowModels.com kits, but I can't find those for sale anywhere (if anyone has a Bulldog or S-2B kit they want to part with, please let me know!). Meanwhile, are there any S-1 kits out there? I see a fair number of kits of the two-seat -2 but none of the smaller single seat S-1s. So I guess my question is: Is anyone here aware of a good quality Pitts kit, preferably an S-1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bellis Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 There was a vac kit of the S-1 by Aeroclub. Jim Rice built one here: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=13130 I have two of the Airshow S-2 kits, and have made some RTV molds with the goal being to eventually replicate all of the parts in resin. Haven't had time to persure that project in quite a while, though, and would REALLY like to see the Pitts done in a large injected plastic kit someday. 1/32 would suit me just fine, but 1/24 would be ok, too. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Flying Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I may have a full S2B kit somewhere (Airshowmodels) Wait until after these holidays are over Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanIFlyIt Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 Thanks for the replies everyone. @ D Bellis: Jim's build is amazing...thanks for sharing. Has he posted any finished pics anywhere? Looks like that thread stops before the plane's finished. @Barney: Thanks...that would be great! I'll sit tight for now. BTW, are you the same "Barney" of the Barney's Air Force website? That's my middle name too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Can't help but love those Pitts. Wish some AM company would bring out a resin kit in 1/24th scale, due to the Pitt's small size. Nothing wrong with dreaming and wishing Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Flying Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 CanIFlyIt: Affirmative Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanIFlyIt Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 @Peterpools: agreed! I'm actually a little surprised that with all the variations of the plane on the airshow circuit that there are not more models of the plane out there. Personally I like the stock S-1 and S-2 planes best, but I would have expected a model of Sean Tucker's plane, or Skip Stewart, etc...in injection plastic. I guess warplanes are more popular. @Old Dog Flying: Cool. Originally I was going to contact you via your website and bug you that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Add another interested party in Pitts models in injection molded plastic- I would buy any and all of them if someone would release them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Flying Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Both Jimmy Leroy's Bulldog and Skip Stewart's Prometheus were available at one time. I did the construction manuals for all of the line but.....What a shame! CanIFlyIt: Contact me through my website Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanIFlyIt Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) Love both those planes...Prometheus and Bulldog. I was present at the airshow where LeRoy crashed...very sad. He had a young family. Barney...sent you an email. Edited December 28, 2013 by CanIFlyIt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanIFlyIt Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Still in the market for an ASM Pitts if anyone has one they want to part with...S-2B, Prometheus, or Bulldog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 If anyone has some plans, I have a lot of time on nightshift to mak a wooden master:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bellis Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 If anyone has some plans, I have a lot of time on nightshift to mak a wooden master:) Quite a bit of S-1 info here: http://www.sdmodo.org/users/SDAM/PittsS1S/ Nice drawing here: http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/6/2/0/6/6/a4292332-94-Pitts%20S1C%20266Y.jpg?d=1316506360 HTH, D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul fisher Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hello gents, We will be bringing back the AirShow Models line in 1/32 very shortly, The owner of the line has sent the masters and remaining decals and p/e down here and we are looking into molds and a limited run of the kits this spring. The Pitts, and the Eagle will be first out. Best, Paul Fisher Out2gtcha, Iain, Derek B and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Great news Paul. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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