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Now Enlisting: Pax and Pallets Campaign
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 06:44 PM UTC
I am hoping some one will build one of these
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator
Joined: January 19, 2008
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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
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
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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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
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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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!
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
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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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
Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
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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
#335
Joined: September 03, 2013
KitMaker: 1,808 posts
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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
I hope to build something local and regional so I bit of research required to find an interesting project.
cheers
Michael
drabslab
Joined: September 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,186 posts
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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
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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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.
You mentioned a C-47 in 1/48th scale, that will be a bigger finished model than the 1/144 scale C-5B.
KelticKnot
Joined: May 11, 2015
KitMaker: 768 posts
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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.
I'm already thinking about this as a future build and it's always nice to be part of a campaign.
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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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.
The fact that the passengers and their baggage jump out before the aircraft has come to a stop is not our responsibility.
KelticKnot
Joined: May 11, 2015
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Posted: Monday, September 04, 2017 - 08:37 PM UTC
Lol, then count me in !
md72
#439
Joined: November 05, 2005
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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
Joined: March 22, 2015
KitMaker: 671 posts
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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
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
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
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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!
I am impressed that we have nine recruits in the first week!
drabslab
Joined: September 28, 2004
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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
#392
Joined: January 09, 2013
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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
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
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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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
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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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
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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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
I am looking forward to this campaign so I can see all those beautiful paint jobs.Bob
md72
#439
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
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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.
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
#439
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 02:06 AM UTC
Finally got Photos uploaded.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 02:15 AM UTC
Mark, nice looking set of decals. Are they still good?
Bob
Bob
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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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
Joined: August 28, 2013
KitMaker: 159 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 04:14 AM UTC
Lockheed Jetstar, nuff said...
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