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I'm trying to talk myself into attempting the Hasegawa P-3 Orion, though it is intimidatingly large (the fuselage, at least).  But right now there's no way- trying to get the boats ready for the season.  Once things settle down at the end of this month perhaps I'll feel more over-confident!

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I have the Revell 1/144 Lockheed C-121C but frankly, I hate Revell's decals so I'm casting my eye around for something different.

 

What civilian Connie does a C-121C equate to?  To my eyes it bears resemblence to a Super Constellation (L-1049?), can anyone confirm?

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Choosing a subject for a Lockheed group build from what's in the stash....  how hard can it be ?   [ .. and no, given my build speed 'all of them' is not the correct answer ! ]

 

 

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3 hours ago, IanHx said:

Choosing a subject for a Lockheed group build from what's in the stash....  how hard can it be ?   [ .. and no, given my build speed 'all of them' is not the correct answer ! ]

 

 

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All of them is always the "correct" answer.  However correct & realistic are frequently (ok, in our cases always) at odds with one another.  😁

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3 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

You're right @Wez. Just watch out for the nose variation.

Some 1049 liners have the short nose. 

Plenty have the long radar fit 

Thanks Rob, I just need to look out for some appropriate decals then!

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7 hours ago, IanHx said:

Choosing a subject for a Lockheed group build from what's in the stash

Looking for thoughts/opinions i say go with the AH-56. So few helicopters in these builds (CH-46 stgb noted) as there is. To see a rarity like the Cheyenne would be very nice. 

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1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Looking for thoughts/opinions i say go with the AH-56. So few helicopters in these builds (CH-46 stgb noted) as there is. To see a rarity like the Cheyenne would be very nice. 

My thoughts exactly!

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6 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

@Wez, has your 121 got wingtip tanks??

They were introduced on the 1049G, with "Super G"  name tag and logo. 

Definitely the long radar nose on these. 

Rob,

 

I've had the chance to examine the kit properly now, the original short nose is there on the clear sprue whilst the separate radar nose is on one of the main sprues as are the wingtip tank, this appears to open up a whole world of opportunity AFAIK, it would appear that I could make any Connie or Super Connie, what do you think?

 

I'm looking at decals from Classic-Airlines

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6 hours ago, Wez said:

I could make any Connie or Super Connie,

Looks like it! 

Not the early 749 type before the fuselage was stretched, and the very last version 1649 (Starliner?) got stretched even more, and the wings as well. 

If you want a walk on the wild side, check out the later careers as cargo carriers 

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26 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said:

 

Don't you just love 'em? 

Thanks @rob Lyttle!

Well, actually I don't know about the 'love' yet...

But everyone is always keep saying I will fall in love with it 🤔

So, I think Lockheed themed GB is the appropriate place to build my first Starfighter, and (hopefully) feel the love of these manned missile?

 

Cheers,

Mario

 

 

 

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Just got to say, there are some great results coming up now in the Finished Gallery. 

Probably a good few more getting a push for the finish line, and looking forward to seeing the lot, but what a great collection of Lockheed's finest...!! 

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On 5/5/2019 at 4:57 AM, gingerbob said:

I'm trying to talk myself into attempting the Hasegawa P-3 Orion, though it is intimidatingly large (the fuselage, at least).  But right now there's no way- trying to get the boats ready for the season.  Once things settle down at the end of this month perhaps I'll feel more over-confident!

Do it! we need more P-3s. I would have built one for the GB but....

 

Hasegawa

P-3A Aerostar

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NP-3D VX-3 USN

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P-3B RAAF 11SQN

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P-3C 10SQN RAAF 1999

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AP-3C 10SQN RAAF 2018

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TAP-3B 292SQN RAAF

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LS/Arii (1/144): Both RAAF 11SQN

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Plus this already started: P-7A

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And other I don't have pictures uploaded of that will be an Argentine P-3B

 

I am slowly working on a KC-130J for this GB.

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Good afternoon

 

Just to remind everybody that this Gb ends next Sunday  ..

It is a very poupular Gb with a lot of interesting and superbs builds ...

 

Patrice

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Good afternoon all

 Just to remind you that if you cannot complete your build in time to place it in the Gallery you can still continue and finish your build in the current build thread ...

 

So far it is a great GB with a lot of very interesting builds ...

 

Patrice

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