Michael Morris Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I'm thinking about trying to build a model of NASA's Sofia airborne infrared telescope. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratospheric_Observatory_for_Infrared_Astronomy This amazing instrument is mounted in s modified Boeing 747SP aircraft. These differ from a 'standard' 747-100 in having a shortened body, larger tail fin and a few other minor changes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747SP Does anyone know if there are any kits of the 747SP available? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/welsh-models-sl293v-boeing-747sp-21--248362 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks for the link. It looks like exactly what I'm after. However at £50 I will unfortunately have to give it a miss. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I started a model of SOFIA some time ago: The Fine Scale Modeller article is a good help on the conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Eastern Express have announced an Injection moulded SP kit just recently, scheduled for release next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I bet it will be around the £50 mark in the UK - although I'll still be tempted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Authentic Airliners also has one in its catalog, but it is temporarily unavailable. Expensive but worth it. https://www.authentic-airliners.de/epages/64205758.sf/sec62670fd6d2/?ObjectPath=/Shops/64205758/Products/K144-47 Note: I have no connection to Authentic Airliners other than as a very satisfied customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 22 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Eastern Express have announced an Injection moulded SP kit just recently, scheduled for release next year. I'm glad you put this up Ray, I thought I'd heard something along those lines but wasn't sure. Now I'm sure. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 12 hours ago, stevehnz said: I'm glad you put this up Ray, I thought I'd heard something along those lines but wasn't sure. Now I'm sure. Steve. No worries Steve, there is a Rumour Monger thread on it. A QANTAS boxing (with Rolls Royce engines) and TWA boxing with (Pratt and Whitney engines) will be first cabs off the rank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks Ray, just as I remembered. I'd still be keen to have a crack at one of these. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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