Name this bird

[herky]

Originally Posted by GaryPilsworth

enough done for tonight, wing root and tail feathers done
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What scale? to go with the 707 1:72 scale

1;72 is spot on for me.can i get a plug in for air new zealand or qantas for us antipodeans

[Edubarca]

Originally Posted by joshuajaeseo

I would disagree, as I have a thread dedicated to 1:144 builds, and are not too hard unless you build ATRs. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion though. Braniff would be nice.

Yes, you are right in that there are several models in 1/144 scale. However, I have found that card models, when too small, are harder to build. Naturally, if the prototype is small. For example, the Modelart Spitfire or Zero are 1/72 scale and they are really difficult. And not too much detail can be incorporated. Airliners are different because they are larger., However, I myself prefer 1/50 for airliners. As stated before it is a matter of tastes. Also, changing the scale of a card model is extremely easy using various types of software and just a few clicks.. One of the beautiful things of card modelling.

[Texman]

Originally Posted by joshuajaeseo

I would disagree, as I have a thread dedicated to 1:144 builds, and are not too hard unless you build ATRs. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion though. Braniff would be nice.

And I disagree with your disagree I build aircraft as small as WWI era in 1/144. Just a matter of what you like to work with!

[Richschindler]

I find as a feeble, blind old bat, as much as I always built 1/144 back in the day, 1/72 is a better fit for me now. That's just me.
I saw the Caldor Braniff aircraft several times in Dallas Love Field, they would come in to the Braniff shop there for work. I was based in a hangar very close to there shop. It would make for a very colorful addition. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge!!

[Texman]

Originally Posted by Richschindler

I find as a feeble, blind old bat, as much as I always built 1/144 back in the day, 1/72 is a better fit for me now.....

I'm getting there. I find my vision is getting worse, and I will probably be moving up to a larger scale sooner than I would like!

(There's my excuse for buying a new display cabinet!)

[bob neill]

Another advantage to 1/72 scale is that it is easy to convert to 1/87 HO scale.

Bob Neill

[GaryPilsworth]

Something added to make it go faster


1:72 scale it'll turn out to be 62.8cm ( 24.7 inches ) wing span and 82.9cm (32.6 inches ) in length

[Richschindler]

That's the perfect size. It'll match up with the other goodies you've designed.

[Edubarca]

Originally Posted by GaryPilsworth

Something added to make it go faster
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1:72 scale it'll turn out to be 62.8cm ( 24.7 inches ) wing span and 82.9cm (32.6 inches ) in length

Beautiful!!! What version are you making? The standard or the extended fuselage DC-8 Super 61.

[chicharrero]

Great and big bird, Gary.
Thanks