The Tomohawk Kid Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Looking good. Tommo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armored76 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Kind of tempted by this one... How is the quality of Roden kits, overall? From the photos, it seems to be a mid-short-run range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Hyperscale in-box review http://www.hyperscale.com/2019/reviews/kits/roden333reviewjm_1.htm V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Looks impressive and one will certainly be making its way here. It's a big kit and the reasonable price point makes the C-5's high cost seem even more questionable. (three and a bit of these for one Galaxy ) Quote How is the quality of Roden kits, overall? Well, I've built several now and so far, personally speaking, I don't have any complaints, taking into consideration their limited-run nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I got mine today, looks great in the box. Tommo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Succumbed to temptation and ordered two!! Not a great fan of natural metal finishes though. One of them at least will be done in the S E Asia camouflage scheme! Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 On 09/07/2019 at 08:03, Albeback52 said: One of them at least will be done in the S E Asia camouflage scheme! Allan Interesting. I have never seen a C-133 in camo before. Tommo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) I'm more than happy to be proved wrong but I simply can't find any evidence that C 133 was ever finished in camouflage. As far as I can make out it was nearly always a variation of a nat metal finish. The only exception I can find was one machine at Da Nang in 1966 which was an overall light grey and that appears very much to be the exception. That said there are some great nat metal schemes including those with dayglo and this oddity: Tommo. Edited July 17, 2019 by The Tomohawk Kid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 This is quite likely also orange (dayglow), but the photo / negative degraded over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 7 hours ago, The Tomohawk Kid said: I'm more than happy to be proved wrong but I simply can't find any evidence that C 133 was ever finished in camouflage. As far as I can make out it was nearly always a variation of a nat metal finish. The only exception I can find was one machine at Da Nang in 1966 which was an overall light grey and that appears very much to be the exception. That said there are some great nat metal schemes including those with dayglo and this oddity: Tom On 7/16/2019 at 7:11 PM, The Tomohawk Kid said: Interesting. I have never seen a C-133 in camo before. Tommo Neither have I. It will be pure fiction ! My other model will be in the "proper" natural metal finish Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) Quote I simply can't find any evidence that C 133 was ever finished in camouflage They weren't, all were either natural metal. natural metal and white, (both styles seen with orange Dayglo stripes) and a few experimental ADC Grey (at least one with white) exceptions such as 54-0141 and 54-0135, seen wearing this scheme during their MATS days, later returned to their natural metal finish when serving with MAC. (Interestingly 54-0141 is included in the new Caracal sheet).........I'm guessing Allan's whiffing it. C-133A 54-0141 in ADC Grey C-133A 54-0135 Grey and white scheme Also this amazing looking scheme, which I'm sorely tempted by... C-133A 54-0136 Edited July 17, 2019 by general melchett 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 3 hours ago, general melchett said: ... Also this amazing looking scheme, which I'm sorely tempted by... C-133A 54-0136 And I! I have the Caracal sheet and was going to to one with dayglo areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Here's where it's designers got their inspiratiopn........ https://firebreathingdimetrodon.wordpress.com/tag/the-magic-roundabout/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, SeaVenom said: Here's where it's designers got their inspiratiopn........ https://firebreathingdimetrodon.wordpress.com/tag/the-magic-roundabout/ Thanks for posting that SeaVenom, bookmarked it and I'll go exploring when I have more time. Loads of stuff from childhood on there, was only last week thinking about Ace Of Wands, Children Of The Stones and HR Puff'n Stuff! Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, general melchett said: I'm guessing Allan's whiffing it. C-133A 54-0141 in ADC Grey C-133A 54-0135 Grey and white scheme Also this amazing looking scheme, which I'm sorely tempted by... C-133A 54-0136 You guess correctly sir!. I do have to confess though that I am equally, sorely tempted by the dayglo/natural metal example in your photo. By sheer coincidence, 54-0136 also appears on the Caracal sheet so, not only I will have to buy that as well, I might even have to buy another couple of kits!! A truly AWFUL dilemma!🤣 Allan Edited July 18, 2019 by Albeback52 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 For those who haven't seen it and do facebook, there is an excellent group there. Search 'unsung giant c-133'. It owned by Cal Taylor who flew them and has also written the definative book on the subject. I also have a spare new copy and I am in the UK. PM me if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/18/2019 at 3:37 AM, GreenDragon said: Thanks for posting that SeaVenom, bookmarked it and I'll go exploring when I have more time. Loads of stuff from childhood on there, was only last week thinking about Ace Of Wands, Children Of The Stones and HR Puff'n Stuff! Paul Harrison You're welcome and I must have a nose around there too. It was almost called the Dougal Z Cargomaster after a mix of Dougals black protruberence and Zeberdy's conc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Don' forget Caracal Models dedicated decals sheet - ref. CD144021 - Douglas C-133 Cargomaster Sources: http://www.caracalmodels.com/cd144021.html http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/307990-cd144021-1144-c-133-cargomaster/&do=findComment&comment=2958584 The options on this decal sheet are: C-133A Cargomaster 54-0145 C-133A Cargomaster 54-0135 C-133A Cargomaster 54-0140 "Spirit of Santa Monica Schools" C-133B Cargomaster 59-0524 Air Force Flight Test Center C-133A Cargomaster 54-0141 C-133A Cargomaster 56-2011 C-133B Cargomaster 59-0529 C-133A Cargomaster 56-2014 C-133A Cargomaster 56-2002 C-133A Cargomaster 54-0136 C-133A Cargomaster N200AR Foundation for Airborne Relief C-133A Cargomaster N199AB V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) And now the B variant kit - ref. 335 - Douglas C-133B Cargomaster Sources: http://www.greenmats.club/forums/topic/2969-roden-сделает-douglas-c-133-cargomaster-в-1144/?do=findComment&comment=85101 https://hobbyterra.com/product/plastic-model-1-144-douglas-c-133b-cargomaster-roden-335.html Box art V.P. Edited November 28, 2019 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 Source: https://www.facebook.com/RodenKits/posts/3132470336769364 Quote Dear Friends! We are thrilled to announce the new releases of November- Model No. 335 Douglas C-133B Cargomaster, scale 1:144 The C-133B Cargomaster was an American heavy-duty transport aircraft designed in the late 1950s. At one time it was the largest aircraft in its class, and the only one that could transport almost the entire range of arms of the US Army of any size. Decals V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 Released - ref. 335 - Douglas C-133B Cargomaster https://modelsua.com/douglas-c-133b-1dl-cargomaster-s-n-59-0536-1501st-military-air-wing-u-s-air-force-1965-1-144-roden-335.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Yes the Cal Taylor book is excellent, I even got to email him once. I just want a good picture of the anti stall strip they put on the left wing. Wonder if anyone make 1/144 ICBMs that cold be displayed squeezing into the '133, would make a nice dio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, busnproplinerfan said: Wonder if anyone make 1/144 ICBMs that cold be displayed squeezing into the '133, would make a nice dio. Yes, New Ware make a range that cover all the main types. I already had their Thor ready and waiting for this kit. https://mek.kosmo.cz/newware/ Tommo. Edited December 27, 2019 by The Tomohawk Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Tomohawk Kid said: Yes, New ware make a range. I already had their Thor ready and waiting for this kit. https://mek.kosmo.cz/newware/ Tommo. Did you make the loading trailer to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, busnproplinerfan said: Did you make the loading trailer to? I don't make anything, other than my own models 🙂 The Thor trailer unit did not go into the C-133, it was transferred onto specially made transport dolly, which should be a straight forward to scratch build. The only Thor trailer/erector/tractor unit I know of, was made by a company called BW models it was largely white metal in HO scale. Its long out production, I'm afraid. I have a couple tucked away and intend replace the vac form Thor that came with the kit with Belcher Bits Thor kit. I know there is a slight scale discrepancy, but it should be hardly noticeable. Tommo Edited December 27, 2019 by The Tomohawk Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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