Muroc Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) The HS-2L was a member of the Curtiss H series of flying Boats. This series included the larger twin-engine H-12 and H-16. Though little known today, over 1,000 HS-1s and HS-2Ls were built toward the end of WW1. The Navy used them for anti-submarine patrols and training. They were used in several other countries as airliners, bush planes and rum runners. According to some numbers I have come across, it took more than 150,000 “man hours” to build a HS-2L compared to 2700 for a P-51 or 35,000 for a B-17. The airfoils were cut down from larger surfaces. The rib detail was sanded off these donor kit parts. Rib detail was added back by making multiple layers of white on a decal using my ALPS printer. This is a crude form of 3D printing. Most other parts are made from sheet plastic. Most of the rigging is 0.005 inch straightened music wire. The ALPS decals represent an aircraft at Pensacola during the mid-1920s. This kit is likely to be released by Muroc Models at some point, but there is still much to do. (Update- The kit has been released) David Newman Muroc Models Edited July 17, 2017 by Muroc update photo links Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polo1112 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 A really stunning model! Bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 That's outstanding work! I especially appreciate the rigging. I've been using carbon wire for this. Like music wire, makes for straight sag-free lines, but does require extra effort at the attachment points and to get the right length. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian_maw Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Very nice! I would definitely like to see this one in kit form. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 That's really a beauty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Wow, that's pretty cool. What scale is this model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muroc Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks for the comments everyone. The scale is 1/72. I have done a little work on a 1/144 version. There are more pictures over on Hyperscale's 1/72 group build page. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkyKing918 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Beautiful model! Not to change the subject, but were you able to locate any of the X-32 vertical fins I inquired about? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) David: A very nice model and I certainly hope you proceed with a kit as I would be quite interested in buying such a kit as 30 of these planes served with Canada from 1920 to 1928. I'm not aware of a 1/72 kit (or any kit) of this aircraft to date and think it has been seriously overlooked and really hope you can put out a good kit. In Canada this period was in the early days of government run flying as the RCAF was not officially formed until April 1st, 1924 so early these planes flew with civil codes but were under the Department of National Defense and later flew with typical RCAF early roundels. Aviaeology has a Chapter on the Canadian HS-2L (with colour profiles) in one of their books and you might wish to consult with them as to Canadian markings as a possible option in your kit. Please keep us posted on your progress as to a 1/72 kit. Cheers Bruce Mackie P.S. I believe the Canadian machines were all ex US Navy machines gifted to Canada in return for US use of Canadian bases during WWI.. Edited August 8, 2015 by RCAFFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muroc Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Hello, The HS-2L is ready for sell. The kit is $79 plus postage. Here is a photo of the HS-2L with the HS-1L. The HS-1L is available separately from Muroc Models. I have added a Davis gun to the nose of the HS-2L. The HS-2L was used to test the Davis gun, but the makings are incorrect for a HS-2L with this weapon. Thank You, David Muroc Models Edited July 17, 2017 by Muroc update photo links Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoobs Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Love it! Where and how do I go about ordering one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muroc Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hello, Muroc models can be purchased from me directly. You can email me at "newmanispwest" at "yahoo.com". Thank You, David Muroc Models Love it! Where and how do I go about ordering one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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