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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Kerick on July 07, 2015, 11:48:30 AM

Title: High wing B737
Post by: Kerick on July 07, 2015, 11:48:30 AM: Here's the project I started quite some time ago. Its been sitting around the bench for a long time. Actually got some work done on it in the last couple weeks. I didn't know what to do with it so I added some fuel tank halves as fairings top and bottom and painted it testor's grey on top and camo grey underneath. I went with the Testors as it was gloss and would facilitate the decalling. This scheme mimics the USAF special ops scheme. The idea was a new JSTARS/C3 type with smaller more modern equipment inside. Decals are all picked out so I just need a couple hours to apply them.

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I started out as a disaster relief transport with the wings mounted above the fuselage to get the engines off the ground when it has to land and take off in rough conditions. I may revisit the relief transport but I just wanted to move in a positive direction on this one. Its been sitting around far too long.
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Post by: upnorth on July 07, 2015, 01:26:38 PM: Very cool!

It reminds me a bit of the Embraer KC-390 from some angles
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Post by: The Big Gimper on July 07, 2015, 06:18:29 PM: Very nice sir. What did you use to build the landing gear sponsons?
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Post by: Volkodav on July 07, 2015, 07:12:57 PM: Very interesting, very smooth job :)

Maybe you should patent the idea as I recall reading one of the biggest obstacles to a major upgrade to the 737 is the lack of ground clearance prevents the fitment of lager diameter, hence more powerful and economic engines.
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Post by: Kerick on July 07, 2015, 07:47:28 PM: Quote from: The Big Gimper on July 07, 2015, 06:18:29 PM
Very nice sir. What did you use to build the landing gear sponsons?

I sliced sections from a set of wings in the junk drawer. Two 1/48th bomb halves provided the rounded outer ends. Putty and sandpaper of course.
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Post by: upnorth on July 07, 2015, 10:05:05 PM: Quote from: Volkodav on July 07, 2015, 07:12:57 PM
Very interesting, very smooth job :)

Maybe you should patent the idea as I recall reading one of the biggest obstacles to a major upgrade to the 737 is the lack of ground clearance prevents the fitment of lager diameter, hence more powerful and economic engines.

Now, there's absolutely no rule that says you have to put the engines UNDER the wings..... ;D

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Post by: Kerick on July 08, 2015, 12:22:52 AM: I've considered the engines above the wing YC-14 style. That might happen on the next relief transport attempt
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Post by: Gingie on July 08, 2015, 01:18:20 AM: I do believe I've just had a whifgasm. Time for a cigarette and a glass of ice water!
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Post by: GTX_Admin on July 08, 2015, 03:06:19 AM: Damn this looks cool! :)
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Post by: KiwiZac on July 08, 2015, 06:11:43 AM: Quote from: Gingie on July 08, 2015, 01:18:20 AM
I do believe I've just had a whifgasm. Time for a cigarette and a glass of ice water!
I concur. What a stupidly brilliant build. I love it. The concept, the construction and layout, the paintjob - BRAVO! I want one. It's right on so many levels.
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Post by: Frank3k on July 08, 2015, 06:33:47 AM: Those landing gear sponsons are just great! A really good looking design.
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Post by: Camthalion on July 08, 2015, 08:19:57 AM: Looks good.
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Post by: Brian da Basher on July 08, 2015, 05:31:22 PM: That's a cracking, incredibly clever concept kerick!

Love the look of that glossy gray scheme! Brought to mind the famous RN DSG over Sky of yore.

Brian da Basher
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Post by: Kerick on July 08, 2015, 08:41:03 PM: I'm happy so many like this build. It is as fairly simple to execute. Decals soon.
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Post by: finsrin on July 09, 2015, 10:39:55 AM: My first thoughts (without seeing build pictures) are naa, aint gunna work well.
Was I ever wrong !
Surprising how your build comes together and looks so right :)
This approach could be used for various builds. Inspiring !
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Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 09, 2015, 11:48:11 AM: The only thing missing is an aft cargo ramp. Great idea you have come up with!
Title: Re: High wing B737
Post by: Kerick on July 09, 2015, 04:22:19 PM: I considered the cargo ramp too. It was just more than I wanted to do at that time. I would have to rebuild most of the rear fuselage to do it right.
Title: Re: High wing B737
Post by: Kerick on July 19, 2015, 12:37:58 PM: SWMBO is out of town this weekend so I was able to get some decals on today.
Turned out pretty nice if I say so myself!

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The Testors grey was spray painted with a rattle can and everything else was hand painted. Decals are from the kit, an A-10 sheet, an F-16 sheet and a couple of strays from the bottom of the decal bag.
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Post by: jcf on July 19, 2015, 01:34:02 PM: Lovely ... but why append a 'B' prefix to the aircraft?
Boeing doesn't use a B in it's model numbers, it's just 707, 727, 737 etc.
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Post by: Volkodav on July 19, 2015, 02:11:41 PM: That's really nice, I am really impressed a how that has turned out.
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Post by: Tophe on July 19, 2015, 08:46:37 PM: Quote from: kerick on July 19, 2015, 12:37:58 PM
Turned out pretty nice if I say so myself!
I confirm too: very very nice! Thanks for sharing this model's pictures, so much more pleasant than sad détails of the World "outside" (of dreamer's brains and shelves)
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Post by: Volkodav on July 19, 2015, 09:45:33 PM: It's actually got a really CN-295 look to it.
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Post by: GTX_Admin on July 20, 2015, 03:09:27 AM: Looks good.
Title: Re: High wing B737
Post by: Kerick on July 20, 2015, 05:01:18 AM: Quote from: Volkodav on July 19, 2015, 09:45:33 PM
It's actually got a really CN-295 look to it.

I looked up the CN-295 and I see what you mean. If I did a cargo ramp it would have to look a lot like that.
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Post by: Brian da Basher on July 22, 2015, 03:34:07 AM: It never ceases to amaze me how decals just bring the whole model together.

This wonder sure finished up in fine form!

I bet you could fool a few into thinking this baby was real. Not that I'd ever do that...

One of the best in recent memory, especially in the airliner/mil-transport category!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: Kerick on July 22, 2015, 10:05:31 AM: Thanks for all the kind expressions. I do my best. I'm just glad its off the bench and on the "done " shelf! Trying to clear off a few more items before I start a large project.
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Post by: Gingie on July 24, 2015, 04:39:17 AM: wonderful!
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Post by: ysi_maniac on July 24, 2015, 04:45:17 AM: Very well conceived and executed. :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: Camthalion on July 24, 2015, 05:07:11 AM: Awesome. Top work
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Post by: finsrin on July 24, 2015, 06:48:31 AM: Looks every bit like OOB RW build :) :)
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Post by: Kerick on July 24, 2015, 11:10:36 AM: Thanks everyone!
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Post by: elmayerle on July 25, 2015, 01:05:04 AM: Quote from: finsrin on July 24, 2015, 06:48:31 AM
Looks every bit like OOB RW build :) :)
SECONDED!!
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Post by: TurboCoupeTurbo on July 26, 2015, 09:48:24 AM: I love the changes you did to this! Great job!
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Post by: Kerick on July 26, 2015, 10:22:57 AM: Thanks Mi Amigos!
The Hasegawa kit was a pleasure to build.