Strategic Air Command GroupBulid

I must withdrawal my name from  the group build.  Sadly, I cannot find a canopy glass for my 1/48 B-58.  I have tried everywhere, but to no avail.  I guess the kit will go to the bin.  Sad that it cant be built.  Sorry guys.  I will try and get some pics of our SAC collection we have though.  He is a list of kits we have built already.

 x2 1/48 B-58 Hustlers

 x1 1/72 B-36 Peacemaker

 X1 1/72 B-52D Stratofortress

 x1 1/72 B-47D Stratojet

 x2 1/48 B-1B Lancer

 x1 B-50D Superfortress

 x1 B-29A Superfortress

 x1 KB-29P Tanker

 x1 KC-135 Stratotanker

 x1 EC-135 Lookingglass

 x1 SR-71 Blackbird

 x1 U-2

 x1 F-84G Thunderjet

 All are 1/48 or 1/72 scale.  No micro scale stuff.  I know therwe is more, but can't remember off the top of my head.  If any bodt has ideas about a canopy for the Hustler let me know.  I am out of Ideas.

FeldMarSchall Model wrote:

mph34 wrote: This is one Group Build that as much as I want to control my number of Group Builds, I have to get on this one.  Put me down for the E-3A AWACS by Revell.  I want to get the decals that a few planes had for NATO's 50th Aniversary (though that was after 1992 - does that still count?)  If it doesn't I might change the aircraft that I'll build for this.  Sure, and your E-3A is 1/72?  Makeings would have to be before 1992.

Well, been quite busy this past several weeks helping with construction at my daughter's school.  Need to change my plane for this GB.  The decals that I want to use for my E-3 would disqualify it for SAC. 

Instead I am going to build the B-58A in 1/144 scale; the Academy kit.

This will be a model of firsts for me; first time to build an B-58; seriously considering using metalizer paint for the first time.  Any advice on this will be greatly appreciated.

bondoman wrote:

Here's a progress shot of the C-54, primed and with red conspicuity markings. On to Alclad next week.

Looks good so far, Bill.

Here's a progress shot of the C-54, primed and with red conspicuity markings. On to Alclad next week.

steelrudi wrote:

monogram/revell 1/48 scale.

Sorry bud, but my kit is the wrong scale for you.  Revell/Monogram
has a terrific replacement parts program.  I'd look into that.  And if
that doesn't pan out, try making your own canopy out of clear plastic.  
The angular segmented wind screen on the B-58 would be fairly easy
to scratchbuild.

Several dozen B-58s is incredible! People-lets bow our heads and pray... or mumble, or do your thing, but this GB is a true Victory.

Roger- come in from the cold.

Now lets all build big silver airplanes.

FMM- give us until 12/31/07.

Bondoman

C-54 90% picts soon

F-82 on the ramp 20%

steelrudi wrote:

I have miss placed the canopy glass, and need another.  Anybody?

What scale & model brand?

Thanks for posting the Roadrunners web site.  I had seen that site several years ago but had lost track of the address.  The Memorial to General O'Malley was especially poignant for me.  I first got to know him as a Captain and Major when he was an SR-71 pilot and later as a Colonel Commanding the 9 SRW.  He was my Commanding Officer as well as a close personal friend.  His loss was a stunning blow to the USAF and the Blackbird program.

Darwin, O.F.

Hi

Checked out the ROADRUNNERS INTERNATIONALE web site for infomation on the A-12 Oxcart.

This site is by the people who tested the A-12 and the U-2 out at Groom Lake.

http://roadrunnersinternationale.com/

IL2windhawk wrote:

I din't know that there were significant differences between the A-12 and the SR-71.  Can anyone give me a link?

This site has some good pictures of the whole Blackbird family.  There are lots of others also, just do a google search for Blackbird, SR-71 and/or A-12.

http://www.sr-71.org/photogallery/blackbird/

The A-12 was the first of the Blackbird family and had only the pilot for crewmember.  The area immediately behind him was called the Q bay and housed all the cameras.  This area became the RSO cockpit for the SR-71 which necessitated moving the cameras to the chine bays and the nose.  The A-12 nose is a little shorter and the chines taper much more rapidly and form a narrower point.  The fuselage ends at the trailing edge of the wing instead of extending past it about 3 feet as is the case with the SR-71.  The A-12 has one less fuselage fuel tank, is a couple thousand pounds lighter and has different main gear wheel hubs.  The pitot tube is angled down 7.5 degrees instead of the 6 degrees on the SR.

Darwin, O.F.

I haven't done any modeling for 3 or 4 months, due to work, being on vacation and spending a whole lot of time with my grandson.  I hope to get back to the modeling very soon.

Grandma L

FeldMarSchall Model wrote:

Yes shes a pretty good size bird, IL2.  My model didn't really come with any great detail, there isn't really a good cockpit, just simple stuff.

Yeah, I've read about that 1/72 kit, and the complications it has. 
It's funny, the cockpit floorboard you showed in one of your earlier
photos looks exactly like the 1/144 cockpit floor in my kit.  Same level
of detail!  Still, I think your model will shape up to be a real beauty.

I din't know that there were significant differences between the A-12
and the SR-71.  Can anyone give me a link?

yardbird78 wrote:

Look carefully at those two "SR-71s" at the Palmdale display.  One is a two seat SR-71 (tail # 17973) and the other is a single seat A-12 (tail # 06924).  Very similar, but distinctly different aircraft. Darwin, O.F.

Look carefully at those two "SR-71s" at the Palmdale display.  One is a two seat SR-71 (tail # 17973) and the other is a single seat A-12 (tail # 06924).  Very similar, but distinctly different aircraft.

Darwin, O.F.

hey everyone,

this is an excellent group build and ive read through the whole thread and i noticed a lot of you were looking for references.  i live in the Antelope Valley in CA home of Edwards AFB, NASA Dryden and Palmdale AF Plant 42.  there is an excellent airpark with two SR-71s, an engine and D-21 drone on display, as well as many other aircraft.  I also have access to Edwards AFB, they have a static "display" on the old tarmac in the North Base area as well as an on base museum.  I would be willing to go out to these locations and take reference photos, mainly at the Plant 42 airpark.  Here is a link to the airpark website along with aircraft listings: http://www.palmdaleairpark.com/aircraft.html

Ryan

Thank you, Sir.

I just breezed through the entirety of the thread looking at everyone's
photos.  Some really neat and uncommon models were chosen for this build.
It's somewhat suprising to me the vast variety of aircraft employed by the
SAC.  I suppose with over 40 years of activity, I should not be so suprised.

I'll be mounting the B-47E in a wheels-up, flight configuration on a stand. 
At 1/144th scale, it will be a nice-sized desk model, about the size of a 
1/48 mustang.  I considered 1/72, but having seen your build Herr Modell,
I'm glad that I went with the smaller model!  I'm not sure what my Grandpa
would do with such a large model. 

My Grandpa told me about the loft-bombing immellman manuever that he
practiced in the B-47.  I can only imagine what it would be like to drive an
aircraft that size through such a radical manuever.  Simply awesome.

I saw some mention of the SR-71 at Hill AFB.  That museum is very near my
house, actually.  They recently put a B-47 on display, so I'm planning to stop
by and take some photos of it for reference in my build.  I can take photos of
the SR-71 too.

Hiya guys,
Would any of you mind if I join up on this GB a few months late?
My Grandfather flew B-47s for the SAC, and I'm planning to build
him a B-47E model for his birthday (which is in the 1st week of Oct). 
So I will be finishing before the GB completion date.

Here's the kit I'm working on.  1/144 Academy B-47.
I've just finished trimming the pieces from the sprues.

Jeez Ms. Bondo cannot see this forum! Well my advice to all my mates who go thru this is;

1. Save the marriage.

or

2. Save the kids

and 3. Always look out for number 1

Well that makes Roger and I soulmates at the moment.  Its not hell, but its not pleasant either.  Nonetheless, I am currently located where my stash is not, so all builds have come to a grinding halt. 

Paul.

Hey I'm glad you're back. Poor Roger is off in divorce Hell somewhere. I keep banging away at the C-54. Lets set a goal to keep in contact once a week with photos and hopefully we'll get the guys and Tex gal back. I know Yardbird was away, and others are mostly military which means right now they are getting womped.

Bill

Since this was my first GB I'm not willing to give up, and the C-54 is close to done. If any of the people who made this so fun have the time, please check in.

Roger, I feel for you man and I hope you get to a better state of mind.

Bondoman

Hey all!

My apoligies that i haven't been around and in contact at all in the last 2 months. Sufficed to say that things have been insane, and i'm just working to keep my head above water. I haven't had time to get to the bench at all since coming back from Pennsylvania. And i'm not quite sure that i will be able to any time soon. My wife is back from overseas. But she came back with divorce papers. So all of my time will be wrapped up with that. But i'll try to check in when i can. Hopefully i'll be able to get back to it before the end. Hope all is well with ya guys.

To thine own self be true....

Got back and resumed the C-54.

How are things, people?

Bondoman