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Boeing Build
Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, June 14, 2015 9:03 PM

Boeing Build.
The build will starts on June 15 2015 to commemorate the first flight of Boeing’s Model 1, Boeing’s first production model, and well run a year till June 15 2016, Model 1’s 100th anniversary.
It will be run by CodyJ and myself, with yours truly as host and CodyJ as co-host.

The rules will be simple.
1. It is open to ANYTHING Boeing, Boeing partners, and Boeing acquired companies, i.e. McDonnell Douglas, Bell, even BMW!
2. As stated above it will last a year + 1 day.
3. Crossovers are allowed.
4. PE, AM, scratch building is allowed.
5. WIP pics area must, also **** please consider posting a different WIP thread in the appropriate forum, to show off you outstanding work for others who aren’t following the GB to enjoy.*****
6. Partially started builds (10%) are acceptable.
7. Join anytime during the timeframe.
8. Any scale, as many builds as you like.
9. Have fun.

This build is wide open to whatever you can think of Boeing related, Biplanes, Bombers, Fighters, Airliners, Missiles, Space and companies like Ford and BMW are even partnered with Boeing.

Here are some links to get some ideas.
Spiderbook Boeing partner list
Boeing Planes

I have a list of some who are/were interested since its conception last August. If you were interested and I forgot you, sorry, I simply didn’t find the post were you expressed interest. There has been quite a bit of reference to this upcoming build over the months in several different threads.
Let me know if you want to/still want to jump in. Those who expressed interest but did not get to me during the pre-build are listed as "Possible Entry". Those listed as TBD have either have not decided what to build yet, or I could not find your entry but I know you decided on a subject, sorry. Just send me a note and I'll update you.

Modelcrazy    #1 Minicraft 1/72 B-47
                      COMPLETE finished build on page 25
                        #2 Hasegawa 1/200 747-400 British Airways
                      COMPLETE finished build on page 27
                        #3 Airfix 1/144 727-200 Lufthansa
                      COMPLETE finished build on page 27
Hogfants Possible entry
Don Stauffer Possible entry
B_One Fixer   #1 Zvezda 767
                      COMPLETE finished build on page 7
               #2  Minicraft 1/144 777
                      COMPLETE finished build on page 9
                     #3  1/72 AWACS
                     #4  1/72 KC-135R 
                     COMPLETE finished build on page 14
7474  TBD
Greentracker98  #1 MRC's 1/35 Bell 47d MASH Helicopter
                     COMPLETE finished build on page 16
CodyJ TBD
Jeaton01 Possible entry
RobGroot4 Possible entry
Knox Possible entry
Jelliott523          #1 1/48 F-15E
John Leah TBD
RudyOnWheels  #1 Revell 1:48 B-29 Superfortress
Allan            #1 1/200 737-400
                       COMPLETE finished build on page 8
Kg4kpg            #1 Revell 1/144 E4B as a Northwest Airlines 747-200
Lockon             #1 Minicraft 727-200 modified to a 100
Rob S              #1 Revell 1/72 Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Waynec            #1 Patriot PAC-3 is the Aoshima OTS (ie 1/72) JGSDF on an Isuzu Type 73 semi.
bvallot             #1 Revell 1/48 B-17F converted to a B-17E
jgeratic         #1 1/72 AZ Model P-26 Peashooter
                      COMPLETE finished build on page 23
Flyerduke       #1 1/144 Minicraft B-52H 
tommy4putt     #1 1/144 747-8F in the seahawks 12th man colors.
Mach71            #1 1/48 Collect-Aire X-20 Dyna-Soar.
                       COMPLETE finished build on page 13
                      #2  MPC 1/100 Titan IIIc
ajd3530            #1 Revell PT-17, or a Hobbycraft P-26.
garzonh            #1 Monogram 1/48 B-29, Enola Gay or Bockscar. Maybe a cutaway.
Bish               #1 1/72nd Hasegawa MV-22 Osprey
                     COMPLETE finished build on page 23
Toshi              #1 Monogram 1:48 Visible B-17G
                     COMPLETE finished build on page 7
Theuns           #1 Revell 1/144 737-800
                     COMPLETE finished build on page 12
Brandon K     1# Revell 1/48 B-17G
                      COMPLETE finished build on page 18
Ryppcurl        #1 1/200 Hasegawa Demo Dreamliner
                      COMPLETE finished build on page 15
                    #2 Revell or Academy 1/72 B-17 in TWA livery (intresting)
MacLinus        #1 1/72 Italeri Douglas B-66 Destroyer (realy is a Boieng....by marrage) 
Crown r n7      #1  1/144 Revell B-52H 
                     #2 1/200 Hasegawa E4-B
Taxtp             #1 1/200 Hasegawa 727 in Ansett Austrailia livery.
                       COMPLETE finished build on page 27
Scottrc           #1 1/72 Academy B-17F "Picadilly Lilly"
                       COMPLETE finished build on page 23
Lewbud          #1 A-26 Invader fire bomber used by Rosenbaum Aviation.
Sailor Steve    #1 Scratchbuilt 1/72 Boeing Model 1
McLinus         #1 1/72 Revell B-52D
Ghostrider114  #1 1/48 Revell F-15E Strike Eagle
                       COMPLETE finished build on page 27

The badges, created by that Rembrandt of badge design…CodyJ.
(I like to offer more than one, mainly because I can’t decide)

Steve

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, June 15, 2015 9:55 AM

The front page has been updated. Please check to see if I have you down correctly or if your missing.

Steve

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by Lockon on Monday, June 15, 2015 9:57 AM
It think this probably a stupid question :) but we primarily post pics of progress here in this thread, correct? Optionally we may post in the appropriate forum by creating a new thread (which I think you clearly state). Thank you.
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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, June 15, 2015 2:33 PM

Lockon
we primarily post pics of progress here in this thread, correct? Optionally we may post in the appropriate forum by creating a new thread

Correct, if you are building for this GB then post pics here. Now like you also noted, I encourage members to start a new thread so others can see and comment on your progress.

There are several members who don't follow GB's but would enjoy, and could be very helpful while following a separate WIP build thread. This is something I try to do myself.

I will be running a separate WIP of my 727 in Braniff livery in the airliner forum when I start on it.

Looking forward to your 727 Lockon, what livery are you planning? The 27's are some of my favorite aircraft.

Steve

Steve

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Posted by Bish on Monday, June 15, 2015 2:43 PM

Going to try and follow this one Steve. I am being really strict about how many GB's I have my name down for at anyone time, but given the time frame, and the fact the other half bought me a MV-22 Osprey over a year ago and is going to start nagging soon for me to build it, I might try and jump in with that when my commitments are cleared.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, June 15, 2015 2:45 PM

Sound great Bish.

Just let me know when your ready my friend.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by Lockon on Monday, June 15, 2015 10:12 PM

(deleted - see below)

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Posted by B_one fixer on Monday, June 15, 2015 10:16 PM
Well here is my entry. As for decals I am still up in the air on what to turn it into. Just waiting on winglets to arrive before I start.

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Posted by Lockon on Monday, June 15, 2015 10:22 PM

modelcrazy

I will be running a separate WIP of my 727 in Braniff livery in the airliner forum when I start on it.

Looking forward to your 727 Lockon, what livery are you planning? The 27's are some of my favorite aircraft.

Likewise, I am looking forward to your 727 build :)  As we speak, I'm trying to decide on whether to cut the Minicraft kit down to a -100 and do the prototype 727 N7001U in the United livery or a -200 in the final TWA livery.  Problem with the TWA livery is that I can't find a sheet made by anyone... Liveries Unlimited did it in 1/200 but apparently not in 1/144.

Here's the starting point

 2015-06-15 22.50.17 by Lockon Photo, on Flickr

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Posted by allan on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:15 AM

Heres my entry.  So nice when you got 2 kits in one box.  Ill be building one of them into a Philippine Airlines 737.  Used to fly in those planes a lot in the mid-2000s for work out of town.

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Posted by flyerduke on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:08 AM

I'd like to join in on this GB.  I have a 1/144 Minicraft B-52H I'd like to build.  Thanks.

Craig

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:24 AM

B1,

I didn't know you could get winglets.  Huh?

Lockon,

Man I love the look of a 27! Thinking of doing a little mod eey?

Allan,

That Philippine Airlines livery colors look cool. I wonder if it's going to be a pain to apply.

Flyerduke,

Jump on in man. Now that's what I'm talking about a 52, Yeah baby, yeah.

Here's my humble entry. An unmarked Hase 1/200 727-200 in Ultra Blue Metallic Braniff Livery.


The color may be a little hard to match, but I've gotten some good ideas from the guys in the Airline GB.

Glad to have everyone on board.

Steve


Steve

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Posted by greentracker98 on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:34 PM

Hi,

Anything Bell ? I'm surprised to find Bell the list. Did Boeing buy them out?

Yesterday, I started MRC's 1/35 Bell 47d MASH Helicopter; Is this eligible?

I don't think the chopper will take that long, so put me down for Monogram's 1/72 scale B52 as well.

Thanks,

Ken

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:55 PM

Ken, as I understand it, they have not been bought out, Bell is still an independent company. Its just that the V-22 Osprey is a joint venture between Bell and Boeing helicopters.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by mach71 on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:55 PM

I'd like to join this build but I'm not sure what to build.

Here are the 3 kits I'm vacillating over.

Mark

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Posted by CodyJ on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 3:39 PM

Wow Mark!  I'd vote that X20!  You sure don't see that subject much!

Everyone has some excellent kits here!  

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Posted by waynec on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 4:07 PM

The Patriot PAC-3 is the Aoshima OTS (ie 1/72) JGSDF on an Isuzu Type 73 semi. Boeing does the seeker head for the missile.

Никто не Забыт    (No one is Forgotten)
Ничто не Забыто  (Nothing is Forgotten)

 

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Posted by greentracker98 on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 4:22 PM

Forgot to mention; The B-52 is a Strategic Air Command bird 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 8:22 PM

Ken,

Bish is absolutely correct about Bell and the Osprey. With that being said, the rules as stated are any partnered company, so since Bell is a partner, the 47D would be fine. and the B52, perfect. I'll put you down for both.

Mark,

any one of those would be great, but I'm with Cody on this, the X-70 would be cool, that is if you were to do only one. You don't have to ya know. You can do more, like the Titan III... just sayin.

Wayne,

One of the reasons I was excited about this build was your Patriot, (not to mention I like Boeing stuff). I know your pretty swamped right now, but I'm anxious to see you start on it.

Cody,

Yes there are. Did you decide on something? I know you have several Boeing kits, too bad that Dragonfly won't work for a crossover....being a Cessna and all.

Thanks guys, I have my home internet back up so I will be more accessible in the evening if you have a question. I usually check on my Group Builds frequently. Too much, if you were to ask my wife.

Steve

Steve

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Posted by greentracker98 on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:02 PM

Thanks MC Sounds great

and thanks to Bish tooGeeked

I had to get new rechargeable AA batteries for the camera. When I was looking at the energizers at Wal Mart,

I noticed one hanging pack priced $5.something for a pack of 4 batteries. When I went through the check out, she didn't believe me. I had to show her. Someone screwed up on that one.

So I have brand new batteries for my pictures here Big Smile

 

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Posted by ajd3530 on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 10:18 PM
I foresee myself doing either a Revell PT-17, or a Hobbycraft P-26. Either way, anticipate seeing some bright yellow wings!
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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:16 PM

I got you down ajd.

Your brave.....yellow.....yikes,

Steve

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Posted by jelliott523 on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 1:19 PM

Okay, Steve, go ahead and update my addition.  I will be building a 1/48 F-15E in markings of the 389th FS from Mountain Home AFB, The mighty T-Bolts.

On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 1:21 PM

Updated my friend.

Steve

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Posted by Lockon on Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:25 AM

Work has begun.  Cut marks for the -200 to -100 conversion:

 2015-06-18 02.08.22 by Lockon Photo, on Flickr

The staggered cut on the front is a trick I learned somewhere that helps keep the cut sections aligned better.

I'm not yet sure how I'll change the -200's round #2 inlet to the -100's oval inlet... it could be major surgery; however, I may just approximate it by thinning the sides and cutting out the top and bottom of the opening a bit.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, June 18, 2015 10:14 AM

Man this is going to be interesting. I don't have the nerve to try a mod like that. Keep the pics coming.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by CodyJ on Thursday, June 18, 2015 6:07 PM

Hey Steve, no I have not decided yet.  I'm trying to get a few things out of the way before I figure that out.  :/

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Posted by Lockon on Friday, June 19, 2015 2:29 AM

Fuselage cut and joined

 2015-06-19 01.29.33 by Lockon Photo, on Flickr

 2015-06-19 02.51.13 by Lockon Photo, on Flickr

 2015-06-19 02.52.10 by Lockon Photo, on Flickr

 2015-06-19 03.21.08 by Lockon Photo, on Flickr

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Posted by B_one fixer on Friday, June 19, 2015 2:38 AM
Great work lockon, cutting and rejoining fuselages scare me.

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