Youngtiger1 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Hello Gang, I'm not an airline guy so can you guys help me with information on NASA 747 space shuttle transporter. What block # (100, 200, 300, ...) are they? I have seen photographs of the first transporter they purchased from AA airlines and now they have another. Also, what are my option in 1/100 scale 747? I know they are hard to come buy and are expensive. I'm planing for a future project and I would like to know if I can even do such project in a large scale. All help will be greatly appreciated. :) Mike Edited February 19, 2010 by Youngtiger1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiG31 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 According to Wiki, both are 747-100s, with the second aircraft being a -100SR, acquired in 1989. This page has more information on the two aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Mig, thanks for the link. Now, I just need to find out how makes these 100s in 1/100..;) Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The only 1/100 747 is the ancient Nitto/Entex/Otaki kit. From the mid-1970s. Not a bad kit, but it's huge! J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GCA333 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The Nitto 747's are on eBay often, and you can find them for about $60-70, but there are ones the come around often for much less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have seen few on ebay but wasn't sure which will be best subject for the NASA transporter and huge....oh yeah! That's the name of the game. Since, tamiya came out with there 1/100 shuttle than why not go big instead of 1/144... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superbullfrog36 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hello Gang,I'm not an airline guy so can you guys help me with information on NASA 747 space shuttle transporter. What block # (100, 200, 300, ...) are they? I have seen photographs of the first transporter they purchased from AA airlines and now they have another. Also, what are my option in 1/100 scale 747? I know they are hard to come buy and are expensive. I'm planing for a future project and like to know if I even that do such project in a large scale. All help will be greatly appreciated. Mike The Shuttle Transporter is an Old American Airlines 747-100 It was built for American. American did not take delivery of it. So Boeing sold it to government to transport the Shuttle via piggy back. The AA Colors stayed on the aircraft for a little while before they painted it. Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldHooker Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The Nitto kits are certainly big and well suited to mate the Tamiya Shuttle with; really looking forward to seeing this happen! Here's one of my favorite pictures of the subject, which also provides good overhead reference for the beast! Take care, Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiG31 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I think I like the lighting in this photo better, but then again, I'm partial to OV-102. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The Shuttle Transporter is an Old American Airlines 747-100 It was built for American. American did not take delivery of it. So Boeing sold it to government to transport the Shuttle via piggy back. The AA Colors stayed on the aircraft for a little while before they painted it. American most assuredly did take delivery of the current Shuttle carrier a/c. The first one was 747-123, msn 20107, registered N9668. It was delivered to American on 29 October 1970. It was transferred to NASA in August of 1974 and re-registered N905NA. From 1970-74 it was in regular line service with American. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDWMatt Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 American most assuredly did take delivery of the current Shuttle carrier a/c. The first one was 747-123, msn 20107, registered N9668. It was delivered to American on 29 October 1970. It was transferred to NASA in August of 1974 and re-registered N905NA. From 1970-74 it was in regular line service with American. J Jennings is spot on. The 2nd airframe (N911NA) is an ex-JAL SR, and still has JAL finishings on the upper deck. BTW, one or both airframes are likely to become parts birds for the SOFIA 747SP after Shuttle is retired Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 The Nitto kits are certainly big and well suited to mate the Tamiya Shuttle with; really looking forward to seeing this happen! Take care, Frank Frank, Your right about big. Couple off years ago someone brought a 1/100 747 to a local model show and it was painted as an Air Force One. I don't know what kit it was but it sure was an impressive kit and size. Few years back somebody posted a photograph on here (ARC) of a 1/72 747 w/ Revell Space Shuttle on its back. It is amazing build. So, I'm thinking 1/100 will be a good eye candy ;) Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Mullins Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I had one of those 1/100 747's I bought in the Phiippines about a million years ago. When I moved, I decided to discard it. Now I kick myself. Well, I have a 1/72 Revell Shuttle, so, I may as well get a 1/72 747. In for a penny, in for a pound. By the way, never argue with Jennings about any type of Boeing civil and/or military airframe. He is wired in somewhere so well that it's spooky. If I ever have a question about a Boeing product, He's the guy I'm gonna ask. Paul :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 It's gettin' spooky in here ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alvis 3.1 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) Bear in mind, if you do this in either 1/72 or 1/100, the shuttle kits don't come with the aerodynamic tailcone. The only Shuttle that was flown without the tailcone in place was Enterprise, during the drop/aerodynamic tests. All other shuttles have been flown with the cone on, as a drag reducing device. You'll either have to do the shuttle as Enterprise, or fabricate the tailcone from scratch, as I don't think anyone makes it as an aftermarket item. The 1/144 Shuttle/747 comes with the tailcone, as do the 1/288 kits of the same combo. HTH Alvis 3.1 Edited January 30, 2010 by Alvis 3.1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tnuag Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Perhaps we should bring our SCA conversion back for our 1:72 747. If we do, we should add the tail cone fairing this time round. Neil Gaunt Aircraft In Miniature Limited Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alvis 3.1 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Sounds like a good plan. It's always easier when a model company does the part instead of scratchbuilding it yourself. The tail cone fairing would likely sell on it's own as well. Or, at least I think it would, but then, what do I know? :) Alvis 3.1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Mullins Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Neil, That's evil. I'll take one since I'm slowly collecting the kits needed to do the B-29/X-1, NB-52B (Balls 8)/X-15, and the 747/SCA and Shuttle all in 1/72. Paul Edited February 2, 2010 by Paul Mullins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Neil, That's evil. I'll take one since I'm slowly collecting the kits needed to do the B-29/X-1, NB-52A (Balls 8) and X-15, and the SCA and Shuttle all in 1/72. Paul And don't forget those DIY warehouse plans :) J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Neil, I'm seriously thinking about getting one 1/72 747 and if you do decide to come out with a space shuttle transporter conversion then I will have to get one. Of course, I'll just have to drop the 1/100 choice Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony P Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Balls 8 is the B model. Just pointing out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Neil, I tried to find some photos of the kit on the net but no luck. Can you post some photograph of your kit and all that is included in it on this thread? TIA. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldHooker Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Neil, I tried to find some photos of the kit on the net but no luck. Can you post some photograph of your kit and all that is included in it on this thread? TIA. Mike Hi Mike, Just located the beginning of a build review on a 1/72 Shuttle/747 project, which has some nice shots of the 747. 747/Shuttle Neil, I'm assuming this was the original release; what changes were affected on the re-worked release? Take care, Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Frank, Thanks for the link. Boy it sure is a big sucker. Neil, As frank mention above can you please tell us if has been re-worked? TIA. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
X-Plane Fan Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 If you're planning on doing up an SCA, maybe these will help: Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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