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I don't have any details, but there were civilian versions of the Boeing 100, which was the Boeing nomenclature of the F4B-4. Here are some examples. Image 3 was the prototype, which I guess counts as a civilian aircraft.
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Thanks Don,
I wasn't able to find any and that's why I asked. Picture search now with your pictures at hand is much easier - I believe in the second picture is Boeing 100A, a variant that was built for Mr. Howard Hughes only (he ordered two of them)! And that's Hughes in the picture too. Won some races and broke records with it. Tappi |
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According to Wiki, the subject of Don's third photo is indeed a civilian aircraft- NX872H was one of four Model 100's built specifically for the civilian market. Imagine owning one! The first photo is the Model 83 prototype (for both Army and Navy) which I assume is the same colours as NX872H. The other pics are the development and modification progression of the Hughes 100A which you can see was originally a two seater. I might down the track look at doing repaints of one or more of these beautiful little Boeing gems.
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The model 83 was a pretty plane. It led to another pretty Boeing. the P-12, the first example flown by Capt Ira Eaker (per Squadron/Signal reference book). Eaker's P-12 sported a black and red color scheme on the fuselage.
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That's a nice one too.
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This discussion of Model 256 and derivates is very very intersting.
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Thanks Péricles.
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I built Rata's repaint of the Scissors and Planes Boeing F4B-4. The model's wingspan is 3.5 inches. I'm now building FG's Cessna 150/152 rescaled to 1/100. This model's wing spans 4". I've rechecked calculations for both models, and they seem correct. I'm surprised to see that the Cessna is a larger plane overall. The Boeing fighter was tiny, indeed.
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Next up is another recent repaint: Scissors & Planes de Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito B Mk.IX. Based on one of Bruno earlier models, it required the addition of landing gear and details such as air scoops and exhaust shrouds.
I've done other marks, including a Mk.XVIII, NF Mk.30 and a silver RAAF Mk.VI which will be posted on here as I build them. Thanks for looking.
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Very nice build as always!
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