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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: Richard on March 11, 2010, 02:56:41

Title: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 11, 2010, 02:56:41


7450 Float Plane

This is a really great little airplane. She's as much at home in the Pacific Northwest as she is in the Caribbean!

Float planes can land on lakes, inlets, bays or just about any place where there's some fairly calm water.

This plane was originally released as set 3866 back in 1996!

(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/3866 Float Plane.jpg)

I also have the 3866 version. And 7450 is a faithful copy and I am thrilled that Playmobil re-released it!

Before we begin this "Review", I just had to take her up for a "flight" ...  :klickygrin:

The new 7450 Float Plane soars high over the Virgin Islands!

(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/7450 float plane over Saint Thomas USVI.jpg)

This review will continue tomorrow ...

Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: el jefe on March 11, 2010, 03:54:58
 :wave:  HI Richard.  Amazing Pic!!!!   :)9
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on March 11, 2010, 04:19:10
Excellent background choice, Richard  :)9! While you're up in the sky on your test flight, why don't you land in my swimming pool for a cup of coffee? BTW, this was always one of my favorites that retired  :(!
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Jimbo on March 11, 2010, 12:43:59
Hi Richard. :wave:
Great little float plane and a beautiful picture!


Best regards,
Jimbo
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 11, 2010, 16:57:09
Can't wait to see the reveiw!
I noticed that it was another klicky, not your avatar flying the pane...
Are you in the other seat?
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 11, 2010, 19:09:24


Thank you for your encouraging comments, El Jefe, Bill and Jimbo!


Can't wait to see the review!
I noticed that it was another klicky, not your avatar flying the plane...
Are you in the other seat?




You are very observant, WoT ...  :)9

That's Cap'n Sam Whitewater flying the Float Plane!

I was in our little biplane taking pictures ...  :camera:

Now it's time to get on with the Review ...  :klickygrin:

All the best and thanks again everyone!
Richard

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Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 11, 2010, 19:17:30


First let's talk price ... the 7450 isn't inexpensive (especially for a "classic").

The little float plane is $20.99 from Playmobil USA! I bought two of them, so that put a pretty good size dent in my annual Playmobil budget!

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Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 11, 2010, 19:54:20

Assembly is rather straightforward.

The float plane comes with separate floats and a landing gear struts assembly piece. The top of the landing gear simply snaps onto the fuselage. However, the bottom of the landing gear assembly attaches to the floats with SystemX connectors which are molded as part of the landing gear. (I can't remember if the original 3866 float plane had "normal" SystemX connectors or if they were also molded into the landing gear. My 3866 is at our Canada house, so I can't check.)

The wings snap onto the upper part of the fuselage and are easily removable. The prop is held in place with a snap fitted nose cone.

The plane holds a pilot and a passenger. There is also a very small cargo space. The fuel tank has a cover that flips up for "refueling".

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Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 11, 2010, 20:03:42


All in all this is a very nice model ... although a bit pricey.

Regardless, Geobra's prop planes are very nicely made and make a splendid addition to any Playmobil collection!

Hope everyone enjoyed the review.

Watch for this plane in a possible Island adventure from the Caribbean.

It will probably be joined by a couple of 5859 flying boats ... :klickygrin:

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Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: playmofire on March 11, 2010, 21:17:04
A great review, Richard; thank you.   :wave:
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: flatcat on March 11, 2010, 21:27:12
Great review and pics Richard :)9
My original 3866 has the same molded connectors as your one ;)
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 11, 2010, 22:06:42



A great review, Richard; thank you.   :wave:



Thank you for your nice compliment, Gordon!

I'm sure that you know by now what a sucker I am for Playmobil's prop planes ...  :klickygrin:

Sort of reminds me of someone I know and his Playmobil fire engines ...  ;D

Thanks again and all the best old friend,
Richard
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 11, 2010, 22:08:47


Great review and pics Richard :)9

My original 3866 has the same molded connectors as your one ;)



Thanks for the compliments and thanks for the info on the molded connectors, Flatcat!
(I just couldn't remember and I was about to go to Heather's DB to see if I could find out.)

All the best,
Richard

Edit: Fixed typo.
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 12, 2010, 14:20:40
That is a very cool plane! :yup:
Though not my area of collecting,
I am sure my sister would love one...
Maybe you have just given me an idea for her christmas present. 0)
Great reveiw Richard!
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on March 12, 2010, 15:38:23
Excellent review, Richard! I've always liked this pontoon plane version, & I also really like the newer seaplane versions too!
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: playmofire on March 12, 2010, 16:22:25


Thank you for your nice compliment, Gordon!

I'm sure that you know by now what a sucker I am for Playmobil's prop planes ...  :klickygrin:

Sort of reminds me of someone I know and his Playmobil fire engines ...  ;D

Thanks again and all the best old friend,
Richard


My pleasure, Richard.  I must say that I find the prop planes very attractive, especially the little biplane.

Just noticed this on eBay but I don't think it is what it says and even the seller seems unsure:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Playmobil-Red-2-Wing-Bi-Pane-Aeroplane_W0QQitemZ350327133338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_PreSchool_RL?hash=item51911fd49a
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: flatcat on March 12, 2010, 18:12:58
My pleasure, Richard.  I must say that I find the prop planes very attractive, especially the little biplane.

Just noticed this on eBay but I don't think it is what it says and even the seller seems unsure:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Playmobil-Red-2-Wing-Bi-Pane-Aeroplane_W0QQitemZ350327133338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_PreSchool_RL?hash=item51911fd49a

I saw that too Playmofire, definatly not Playmo so guessing it is from some kids TV show or something.

The Playmobil prop planes are awesome :inlove:
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Martin Milner on March 13, 2010, 03:57:30
Great review of a great seaplane Richard!

This isn't really my theme either, but I got one of the original 3866 planes (second hand off eBay) because it's such a classic design, and so useful for those trips into the jungles of the Amazon basin.
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 13, 2010, 12:58:18



Great review of a great seaplane Richard!



Thank you, Martin!



... so useful for those trips into the jungles of the Amazon basin.
 


Great idea for a photo story, Martin ...  :klickygrin:

Thanks again and all the best,
Richard
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 13, 2010, 13:00:58


 :wave:  HI Richard.  Amazing Pic!!!!   :)9



Thank you, El Jefe!

It's great fun to go "flying" in a Playmobil prop plane ...  :klickygrin:

All the best,
Richard
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 13, 2010, 13:05:18



Excellent background choice, Richard  :)9!



Every morning, I thank the good Lord for that "excellent background", Bill ...  :klickygrin:



While you're up in the sky on your test flight, why don't you land in my swimming pool for a cup of coffee? BTW, this was always one of my favorites that retired  :(!



Send me the "coordinates", Bill ... and, I'll fuel up! ...  :cloud9:

Thanks again and all the best,
Richard
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 13, 2010, 13:09:18



Hi Richard. :wave:
Great little float plane and a beautiful picture!



Thanks, Jimbo!

When are we going "flying"? ...  :klickygrin:

All the best,
Richard
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on March 13, 2010, 15:40:44


Every morning, I thank the good Lord for that "excellent background", Bill ...  :klickygrin:



Send me the "coordinates", Bill ... and, I'll fuel up! ...  :cloud9:

Thanks again and all the best,
Richard


I feel a photo story coming on  ;)! After all, I've got one of those planes, now for your avatar design  ;D! You will need some different clothes  :lol:!
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 13, 2010, 15:57:40



I feel a photo story coming on  ;)! After all, I've got one of those planes, now for your avatar design  ;D! You will need some different clothes  :lol:!



I hope that you're not going to put me in different clothes because it's cold where you are.
I hate the cold ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/hammock.gif)
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Jimbo on March 14, 2010, 23:03:20
  prop planes are awesome 

Are there any other kinds of planes? ;D

Richard...may get the triplane in the air today....

Best regards,
Jimbo
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 14, 2010, 23:19:16



Are there any other kinds of planes? ;D



I've heard rumours about a some kind of flying machine that goes ... wooosh ...  8}
But, you know all about scuttlebut, Jimbo ...  :klickygrin:



Richard...may get the triplane in the air today ...



Looking forward to it, Jimbo!

All the best,
Richard


Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: cachalote on March 18, 2010, 00:20:28
it is indeed a beautiful sea-plane richard.  :)
i have always loved sea-planes.  :love:
"some" people don't usually like tham and say they are poor flyers and poor swimmers.  ::)
never-the-less being capable of doing both things is one of the things i love about them - specially this "little" ones.
  :yup:
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 18, 2010, 03:15:48


it is indeed a beautiful sea-plane richard.  :)
i have always loved sea-planes.  :love:
"some" people don't usually like tham and say they are poor flyers and poor swimmers.  ::)
never-the-less being capable of doing both things is one of the things i love about them - specially this "little" ones.
  :yup:

We're very fortunate, Cachalote. On both VIs (Vancouver Island (http://www.harbour-air.com/fleet.php) and Virgin Islands (http://www.seaborneairlines.com/index.php)) we have float planes as transportation!

And, I was also very fortunate to fly a flying boat (http://www.uscg.mil/history/WEBAIRCRAFT/hu16photogallery.asp) during my US Coast Guard days!

Like you, I love sea planes!

All the best,
Richard
 
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: skypurr on March 18, 2010, 13:50:21
A great review Richard and superb photos. (my 'praise' emoticon has disappeared)
I was always envious of a friend of mine who lives in Prince Rupert who used to talk about getting a float plane when she went shopping!

Elaine
Title: Re: 7450 Float Plane
Post by: Richard on March 18, 2010, 14:08:18


Don't worry about the emoticons, Elaine!

The words are more than enough. Thank you!

Richard