"Heavy Lifters" Cargo Plane GB 2008

I'd say no conversions.

cdclukey wrote:

Wirraway, I'd like to change my model for the build, since I ordered this Northwest dual use 707...  http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MI14484&Submit3=Go ...yesterday. I'll be able to start it as soon as I finish some of my airliner group build birds. I may still do the RCAF C-47, but for now I'm putting it aside.

Ooh, geez, I dunno........looks like an  awful lot of passenger windows in that box art.....

what do you think guys............is it primarily a cargo plane ?

I'll change your details........and the Gigant gets started tonight.........come hell or high water (with the weather in Queensland lately, its more likely to be the high water)

Wirraway, I'd like to change my model for the build, since I ordered this Northwest dual use 707... 

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MI14484&Submit3=Go

...yesterday. I'll be able to start it as soon as I finish some of my airliner group build birds. I may still do the RCAF C-47, but for now I'm putting it aside.

Wirraway wrote:

What do you guys like to do ?  Paint the fuselage first, then install the windows and button up ?  Or build, then mask the windows and paint ?  I'm worried about pushing the windows back inside the fuselage while masking/unmasking (elmers glue only) Paul.

Decide if they're worth using. If they fit well, are flush and have nice location flanges, I'd say use them and mask. If they're tiny, or hard to work with or mishapen, ignore them and use Klear after you are finished. You might test this before you commit to it.

Another option, which is a good one IMHO for lifters, is to glue in the windows, paint over them and paint them black at the end. In particular for little ports scattered around under the wing etc. I think it looks much more realistic.

Well, our happy band has reached double figures - who would have thunk it ?  Welcome aboard guys, you are on page one.  This build goes all year, so dont stress.  Masterpieces like these big boys take a little longer than throwing together another spitfire or, (god forbid) another 109

Anybody made any progress ?  Lets see some WIP pics.  I have lost my mojo, my A-4 scooter sits forlornly awaiting decals for the Aussie GB.  I did knock over the old Lindberg Independance Day Alien figure last week - I'm just in a slump I guess.  One question I did want to ask, the Gigant has a number of small windows.  What do you guys like to do ?  Paint the fuselage first, then install the windows and button up ?  Or build, then mask the windows and paint ?  I'm worried about pushing the windows back inside the fuselage while masking/unmasking (elmers glue only)

Going now- never listen to the Ramones while typing, I seem to be hitting the keyboard awful hard...................

Paul.

Do you have a conclusion date in mind for this GB?

You can put me down for a C5 as well as a KC10 144th scale for both.

Also, not sure if any of you know about this particular website. But it is a true home for the heavies, USAF ones anyways. Mike offeres a lot of pics of every trash hauler the Air Force ever flew as well as experimental ones also. http://www.theaviationzone.com/

I got started on the Swede C-47. I decided to keep the front hatch closed after starting to put a few tidbits in the front end. Same old thing:

I'll detail my butt off, and then close it up - you cant see doodly inside that little 1/72 opening, anyway! So I came to my senses on that one.

At the rear cargo hatch, things will be different. I'm removing one course of jump seats to give a little more cargo room for the "stowage" I'll be sticking in there. Next up,  I'll have to find some 1/72 soldiers I can add for the human element. These guys will be milling around the opening and basically loafing, when they should be working. I've seen a lot of Swede armed forces photos fotos lately and they are pretty relaxed, if they are anything. No point in making them work too hard, you know?

Ive found ONE, count it, ONE, pic of the C-47 in Swede camo. This is basically a Brit style DG/DG upper with lower NMF, as far as I can make it.

Any body have some more info on this?

Is it too late to join? I have a 1/72 C-17 that I need motivation to build, and this seemed perfect. I'd love to get involved.

Jon

Finally got my C-47 back - it had been at my friends house. Will get started this weekend.

I'm not especially sure yet...I haven't gotten much planning done for this GB yet.

As far as size goes, I'm currently running the IJA/IJN Rare WWII GB. I was worried, becuase it started off fairly small, but after the start date, I've had five or six more people join. I think we're up to 13 now, with two completed models, and a bunch that are getting really close. Also, same as here, people have committed to build more than just one kit for the GB. I say go for it!

Cardshark,

Are you going to build your gigant with the JATO rockets ?  Hadnt even thought about it until I had a quick browse through the instructions- havent started building yet.

Anyone else made a start ?

grhornet wrote:

Ho about a C-121, is that legal? Rich

Rich,

From what I know (now) about the C-121, it was classed as a military airliner/transport plane, so I reckon it qualifies !  Let me know what scale and I'll put you on the front page.

Paul

Dmod wrote:

Just saw the posting in Aircraft - and since I've never been in a group build before...  If you'll let a newbie in I'd love to build a new kit I just got last week: Nostalgic Plastic  C-133 B Cargomaster  1/144 Resin kit This is going to be a gift for my stepdad who was a ground crew at Travis AFB during the 60's. NICE!!!

Just saw the posting in Aircraft - and since I've never been in a group build before...  If you'll let a newbie in I'd love to build a new kit I just got last week:

Nostalgic Plastic  C-133 B Cargomaster  1/144 Resin kit

This is going to be a gift for my stepdad who was a ground crew at Travis AFB during the 60's.

Im in for next year with a C-47, 1/72, in Swede markings!

Badge goes on as of now. Love it!!!

Wirraway--

I posted a thread in Aircraft about a potential airliner group build and got four participants in less than 12 hours. Now we're up to ten participants with sixteen planned builds between us. It works!

That'd probably be a good idea.  With my very small experience (20 days!) in hosting a GB, I'd say post often, and anytime you see someone posting a question about your topic in general, try to help them, and then invite them to the GB.  Also, after the start date, people tend to join more because there are more posts, and everyone is excited about it.  

I'm glad you like the badge...I'm still not completely happy with it yet, so if you have more ideas, feel free to let me know.  

That's going to be a spectacular dio.  I picked up a 1/72 flakpanzer a while ago that I'm still kicking around the idea of using inside the Gigant.  It'll be my first armor kit ever, so we'll see.  

Cardshark,

Good work on the badge.  I have so much to do, got to get my finger out......F14A for the Tomcat GB,  Skyhawk for the Aussie GB,  Then on to the Gigant !

Here is what I am going to try and replicate with my Me323 Diorama.  I picked up the Sd Kfz 7 Tractor towing an 88mm (Old Airfix Kit) and I still have some Airfix German Infantry/Afrika Korps/Mountain Troops from 30 years ago that should provide me with some figures.

Here it is so far.  Whaddya'll think?