Nice "Tri" Lao Che: Model Plane

[indianatone]

Hey all, was in a hobby store the other day, saw this and thought "I can't leave this here."



Havana's mini trucks got me to thinking about putting something together (this store has a lot of those WWII vehicles, btw) and when I went to the planes section I just had to pick this up.

(And it's such an ugly plane but it's so Lao Che.)
Anyway, if anyone's interested in putting one of these together, I think they're most likely in current stock at hobby retail stores.

[Nicht Storen]

Hey Tone, I was actually looking at getting a model for each of the "travel" aircraft in the series and painting them the correct colors as they appeared on film. The Tri-motor and the DC-3 (i think) from LC wouldn't be much trouble finding. Its the Shorts Seaplane from Raiders that would be the most difficult. I've held off on the others until I've found that one.

[indianatone]

Neat project. Was it a Shorts or a Sikorsky? I really don't know which type it was.


Regardless of their availability, the Tri-Motor is out there in case someone might be wanting a side project.

[Havana]

I saw that same kit at Wal-Mart. It's perfect for Lao's plane. It's a real classic early airliner. You'll also see one in the Untouchables and The Rocketeer.

[pitfallharry]

Hey, I hope you guys do put these things together and post pics when your done. I love the work Havana did on both of his model trucks.

Is it possible to find the right parts to make custom models of all of the vehicles in the films?

Raiders

Jock's Plane
The Clipper
The Nazi V-Wing
The Truck - Two done by Havana
The Bantu Wind
The Nazi Sub

Temple of Doom
Short Rounds "car"
Lao Che's Plane - Found by Tone

The Last Crusade

Young Indy Train
Venice Boat
Nazi Motorcycle
Nazi Blimp
Indy's Plane
Stolen Car
The Tank

[Nicht Storen]

Tone- According to the indygear page with the airplanes the Raiders seaplane is the Short Solent Mark III Flying Boat. I have tried looking for this model and have found nothing. I do not know if Sikorski had something that was a close enough design.

Maybe the Shorts Sunderland could be a close enough to start with.

[Havana]

Here’s some info to answer Pitfall's question about various models. His list does leave out a few vehicles but I think it covers the main ones.

Raiders

Jock's Plane www.guillow.com/GuillowDetail.asp?UID=&prod=803&SeriesId=24&FamilyId=1
I believe this is the right model for Jock’s plane. The floats could be sourced from a number of other models.
The Clipper www.flyingclippers.com/postflight/massacwdn.html
The Raiders clipper is not really a clipper but a much smaller flying boat. I could only find this pre-made military version as a model. Pricey and not at all screen accurate.
The Nazi V-Wing This would have to be scratch built. Good luck.
The Truck – Mine were made from kit bashing and some scratch building.
The Bantu Wind www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMJK7&P=7
I think this freighter could be adapted to match the Bantu Wind.
The Nazi Sub www.hobbylinc.com/htm/acy/acy1442.htm
I think any WWII era U Boat will do.


Temple of Doom
Short Rounds "car" www.motormint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=652
The ToD car was actually a replica of a 1936 Auburn but very similar to this model.
Lao Che's Plane - Found by Tone

The Last Crusade

Young Indy Train www.trainsetsonly.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?
Most of these train sets and cars could be customized to match the movie train.
Venice Boat www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?session_id=938874132&cart_id=815601711&category_id=236892&list_time=1157551085&view_id=53495

Nazi Motorcycle www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=35016

Nazi Blimp Revell of Germany makes a model of the Hindenburg and the Graf Zeppelin that could be adapted to match the ship in LC. These kits will not come with the proper swastika decals since those are banned in Germany but you can buy the decals from other model suppliers.
Indy's Plane www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/portland/971/Reviews/usaaf/p-6e-hawk.htm
I think the plane in the movie was a rare Ryan trainer but the Curtiss P-6E is very similar and could be adapted to match the movie plane.
Stolen Car www.citroenz.biz/nostalgie.htm

The Tank www.abcmodelsport.net/p346301/Emhar-4001-1/35-Mark-IV-WWI-Tank-Male.html

[pitfallharry]

Wow, Havana thank you very much for doing that. I knew I was missing some but all I could think of were the main ones in each film.

That list is going to help the people searching to build these vehicles from the films out a lot.

Man, I can't believe some of the prices on those though. ;D

[conceitedape]

Shorty's car was the Deusenberg, right?

Sweet find Tone!

[Deleted]

This is a really cool find I used to build a lot of Models, that is why I am so impressed with Havana's Trucks. I'd love to see this plane and the Last Crusade tank assembled.

Cheers,
G-MANN

[indianatone]

Thanks, conceitedape. I'm amazed at all the resources Havana put up here for the other items. Here I just thought this Tri would be cool as something to do; but for model enthusiasts, there's been some terrific info on where to get all kinds of other stuff! I've only had the patience for one model -ever- and that was a Millenium Falcon back when I was 22. I'm very curious about my own capabilities to put something together now with the intent of making it look real and weathered. I didn't realize there was so much stuff out there!

Thanks for the leads, Havana. The "Tri" is only $12.95, btw. So anyone watching their budget could pick one up and not break the bank also.

[Havana]

I would like to encourage anyone who's willing to try making some Indy movie models or Indy era models. It requires patience more than money but can be a lot of fun. Your results don't have to be perfect. Just enjoy it and do what you can.
Conceitedape, Shorty's car was a replica of a 1936 Supercharged Auburn Boattail Speedster. How's that for a long name? Auburn was a division of Duesenberg and Cord. That car is a really odd choice for Short Round to be driving because it cost $17,000 new in 1936. And that was in the Depression! They only sold about 1800 of them before Auburn closed it's doors. Gary Cooper, Tyrone Power, and Clark Gable all had one. It was also heavily featured on the old Remington Steele tv series if anyone remembers that show. I think the only plausible explaination could be that Short Round stole it from one of Lao Che's rich patrons. Having Shorty drive that car would be like having him pull up in a $300K Bentley today.

[Tyrloch]

Havana,

Nice call. It would've been an extra slap in the face to Lao if they escaped in a car stolen from him! Or maybe Shorty just stole the fanciest car he could find 'cause he was into the 'bling'!!

~Jace