Monday, April 23, 2007 - 02:20 AM UTC
Its not often you see Strategic transport / long-range air-lifter aircraft on Aeroscale.
Anigrand Craftsworks just released BIG C-17 GlobeMaster III is definitely worth seeing.
McDonnell-Douglas C-17 GlobeMaster III
Code No - AA-2071
1/72nd scale
84 resin / 14 metal parts
Clear-cast canopy & Decal
Span 722 mm
Length 736 mm
Price - Ģ113.20 - US$168

In 1980, the USAF found some of the C-141 had major structural problems as a result of heavy use. McDonnell Douglas proposed to develop a new aircraft using more powerful engines and increased size. In 1981, McDonnell Douglas won the contract to build its proposed aircraft, by then designated the C-17A Globemaster III.
The C-17 program had many early technical difficulties and management problems. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, McDonnell Douglas was consistently behind schedule and over budget on the program. It maiden flight was in 1991. During flight-tests, the C-17s set 22 world aviation records. The C-17 evaluation program was finally completed in 1995.
The first C-17 squadron was declared operational by the Air Force in the same year. Two years later McDonnell Douglas merged with Boeing.
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No doubt about Andy: Already clean my sample and have started the building process. However, right now itīs on hold until I can find some info/photos for the cargo bay (the only criticism I have about the kit). One of those cases were I have to go beyond the sanity point. Otherwise, the kit is a real gem, a little bit on the high price scale but have to remember that the all the think is made of resin and metal. Will try to keep everyone posted on my assembly process.
APR 23, 2007 - 04:19 AM
Hi Edgar, I did notice in the sprue shots that there didn't seem to be an interior, but that is not surprising as it is completely resin. I would hate to think how much it would weigh with one in. Please keep us posted on this kit. I would love to see this finished. Andy
APR 25, 2007 - 02:24 AM
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