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JClapp
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 06:44 PM UTC
I am hoping some one will build one of these



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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 09:59 PM UTC
This campaign has been APPROVED!

It will run from 1 December, 2017 through 1 June, 2018.

If you want to see the rules and sign in, go here.

Looking forward to seeing some of these unsung heroes get their time in the sun!

Michael
Bigrip74
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 10:26 PM UTC
Johnathan, how big is the C-5 kit. I have several DC-6 kits, but I want to go with this:

JClapp
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 01:31 AM UTC
That CAT paint scheme is awesome. I have that kit somewhere. Beautiful Cartograf decal.
the Minicraft DC-6 builds up to a fine looking model, though almost devoid of surface detail.

the 1/144 scale C-5B should be 20 1/2 long and 18 5/8 wingspan.

I am trying figure out what the visible differences might be between Roden's C-5B and a 1970s era C-5A might be - and if it can be posed with all its flaps open.

John Perkins photo, Kwajalein c.1975


Thanks Michael for bring this online. I hope you will be able to join as well!

Bigrip74
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 01:51 AM UTC
Jonathan, In 1973 while on an aircrew training flight to the Azores (P-3A/B) a C5 flew in and the base had to refuel. If I remember correctly they had every fuel truck trying to put fuel on board and it took some time. My avatar has several P-3s behind me, but not the C5.
Jessie_C
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 04:07 AM UTC

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I am trying figure out what the visible differences might be between Roden's C-5B and a 1970s era C-5A might be - and if it can be posed with all its flaps open.




Wikipedia says that the differences were all internal so the Roden kit can easily be painted as an -A.

Doing the flaps and spoilers open is a matter of some serious surgery, but when it's done right it can look spectacular. Don't forget the leading edge slats need to be down as well.
Cosimodo
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 05:12 AM UTC
Well I have enlisted. Commercial is a whole new world for me.

I hope to build something local and regional so I bit of research required to find an interesting project.

cheers
Michael
drabslab
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 01:16 PM UTC
I, just enlisted. I have, as usual, waaaayyyy too much on my "todo" list but what the heck

JClapp
#259
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 05:24 PM UTC
That's the spirit!

You mentioned a C-47 in 1/48th scale, that will be a bigger finished model than the 1/144 scale C-5B.
KelticKnot
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 06:06 PM UTC
Would a paratroop carrying C-47 qualify?
I'm already thinking about this as a future build and it's always nice to be part of a campaign.
JClapp
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 08:09 PM UTC
Yes, a C-47 would be welcome, any configuration but "gunship".
The fact that the passengers and their baggage jump out before the aircraft has come to a stop is not our responsibility.
KelticKnot
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 08:37 PM UTC
Lol, then count me in !
md72
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 10:23 PM UTC
I'm in that's 8. I've got an old tool Airfix C-47, it was destined for an ID model display. It might get a second chance...
Antilles
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Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 12:01 AM UTC
Now, this one sounds definitely like lots of fun. So, I am number 9.

I have got no fitting kit in my stash, but this would be a great reason to gain the Eduard Junkers Ju 52 Airliner version, I long to build.

Found some nice old pics in my Dad´s album. The print says, they are from 1962. But, I do not know, where they were taken. Have fun!





Oliver
JClapp
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Posted: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 - 09:25 PM UTC
Thanks for sharing the old pictures Oliver,

I am impressed that we have nine recruits in the first week!
drabslab
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Posted: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 - 10:15 PM UTC

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That's the spirit!

You mentioned a C-47 in 1/48th scale, that will be a bigger finished model than the 1/144 scale C-5B.



I hope it will be bigger, otherwise there would be a strange lapse in the space time continuum.
b17-peter
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Posted: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 - 11:41 PM UTC
Hi fellows,

I'm in. At the moment I have a Super Connie in my stash for that.
Had a WC-130J Hercules, too, but I've started that already, because it is "Hurricane Season"...
BTW, I wish all folks down at Florida all the good luck they need
JClapp
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Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2017 - 05:34 AM UTC

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Some inspiration.




head on pics of this always makes me think of this guy

stuff of nightmares c.1966
JClapp
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Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2017 - 05:53 AM UTC

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Hi fellows,

I'm in. At the moment I have a Super Connie in my stash for that.
Had a WC-130J Hercules, too, but I've started that already, because it is "Hurricane Season"...
BTW, I wish all folks down at Florida all the good luck they need



Ha Peter, the Super Connie is one of my favorite aircraft
what kit do you have?
I would like to build a model of this World Airways L1049G

but there is no decal available.
Be careful what you say to the MPs!

Bigrip74
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Posted: Saturday, September 09, 2017 - 09:53 AM UTC
Jonathan, we are telling our age by remembering that episode when it first ran. I am looking forward to this campaign so I can see all those beautiful paint jobs.

Bob
md72
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Posted: Saturday, September 09, 2017 - 10:42 PM UTC
Sorted thru the stash this morning. Found the kit for the DC-3/C-47 that was going to be an ID model. It's too far along... I did find another DC-3 with Eastern Airlines decals that for sorta started, might be able to peel it back and start over again.. Also found my Embraer 170 Demonstrator, a C-54, and maybe even a Connie.
md72
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 02:06 AM UTC
Finally got Photos uploaded.


Bigrip74
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 02:15 AM UTC
Mark, nice looking set of decals. Are they still good?

Bob
JClapp
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 04:01 AM UTC
How are you going to choose between those airlines? both great subjects.

Beauslx
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 04:14 AM UTC
Lockheed Jetstar, nuff said...