82Whitey51 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 We'll be doing the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels C-54s Very cool. Looking forward to both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Both 1/72 scale modelers had a meeting and decided "if Don leaves us, we will release this kit" the last 1/72 guy will get both an FJ-3 Fury and an F9F-6 Cougar right after I leave the scale (Homer Simpson voice) "Mmmm. Furyyyy!" Yeah, I could use a -6 Cougar, too. So, it's just you and me now, Rex? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Kind of off-topic, I guess, but back around 1979 or so, when we first started getting (what would now be called desk top) computers in our Tactical Support Centers, I was learning how to use the system and I made a database of the top 100 kits I'd like to see in mainstream injection molded plastic (not vacuform, thank you, and resin parts were still way over the horizon). I think out of those 100 that I listed over 90 of them have been done in mainstream models. Heck a lot have even been done in 1/48! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 haha, Paul I was sort of making a joke about the declining numbers in our scale, but, as you know, you have your Yahoo group, and I am a member of a dedicated 1/72 scale site, with 800+ members. Things like this C-54 kit, the PBM kit, and Fundekals and Caracal, etc (just a few examples of many, many companies) show that 1/72 is more alive than many believe. We do tend to run to being in "sub-groups" though, your Yahoo group is a small portion of what is on topic for 1/72ScaleAircraft, and my "on topic" is a small sub-set of your group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric B. Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) Hi Rex Both 1/72 scale modelers had a meeting and decided "if Don leaves us, we will release this kit" the last 1/72 guy will get both an FJ-3 Fury and an F9F-6 Cougar right after I leave the scale Then, would you please leave 1/72nd scale modeling now? ;)/> Cheers Eric B. PS : This being said, DC-4 is good news.. Rex did not read the posts above, still you're right : 1/72 is well and alive yet there are some great airplanes that might still need a good 1/72 model (P-47N, F4U-4, F-84F, FJ-3, FJ-4 to list a few) Cheers EB. Edited October 22, 2014 by Eric B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swallows Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 We'll be doing the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels C-54s Glad to know. But when will be available the Thunderbirds C-123B decals announced in march? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 When I get a chance to get it done. No matter how hard I try, I can still only cram 24 hours into any given day. I'm a full time doctoral student in addition to doing 'fun' stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 On 20 Oct, Rex said:... ...the last 1/72 guy will get both an FJ-3 Fury and an F9F-6 Cougar right after I leave the scale And then Eric said Then, would you please leave 1/72nd scale modeling now? ;)/>/>/>/>/> Yes, if that's what it takes, you go Rex!!! Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhantomTwo Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) I'm not aware of any specific external difference between a garden variety C-54 and a C-54M. Nose profile is different due to the radar nose.Besides the nose and a few antennas,all other differences were internal C-54 built as a C-54E 44-9093 Same C-54 re-built as a C-54M I noticed some earlier none re-built models were fitted with nose radars as well,one radar was close in profile to the metal nose and the other is different in profile Edited November 14, 2014 by ThePhantomTwo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The radar isn't the identifying feature of the C-54M. Lots of other C-54s had them as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Funny man, that Gene. If you got your wish, you would find a biggggg box of 1/72 Phantoms on your doorstep, instantly making you 98 unbuilt models farther behind on your building. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nfiler Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Isn't a C-54M nothing more than a C-54E with the interior stripped out to haul coal during the Berlin Airlift? My source sez there were thirty eight E models done that way. Other than the radome on the nose that Gene noted, I can't see much difference in any of the C-54s. Of course that excludes the Merlin powered and the weird Carvairs. The photos posted with the Revell release info. show The unique window setup VC-54D for the Sacred Cow Roosevelt/Truman bird. That would make it more like a commercial DC-4 as it did not have the big cargo doors. I guess that would have some interest for some of us, but it is about as plain a C-54 as you could find. If that is really what the kit is, then the 1/72nd commercial guys (all 10 of them!! &^))should be really happy as they will get pretty much a usable DC-4. A DC-4 just might sell pretty well, and coupled with a good C-54 would get us all!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nfiler Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Isn't a C-54M nothing more than a C-54E with the interior stripped out to haul coal during the Berlin Airlift? My source sez there were thirty eight E models done that way. Other than the radome on the nose that Gene noted, I can't see much difference in any of the C-54s. Of course that excludes the Merlin powered and the weird Carvairs. The photos posted with the Revell release info. show The unique window setup VC-54D for the Sacred Cow Roosevelt/Truman bird. That would make it more like a commercial DC-4 as it did not have the big cargo doors. I guess that would have some interest for some of us, but it is about as plain a C-54 as you could find. If that is really what the kit is, then the 1/72nd commercial guys (all 10 of them!! &^))should be really happy as they will get pretty much a usable DC-4. A DC-4 just might sell pretty well, and coupled with a good C-54 would get us all!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhantomTwo Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) :dontknow:/>/> Isn't a C-54M nothing more than a C-54E with the interior stripped out to haul coal during the Berlin Airlift? My source sez there were thirty eight E models done that way. Other than the radome on the nose that Gene noted, I can't see much difference in any of the C-54s. Of course that excludes the Merlin powered and the weird Carvairs. The photos posted with the Revell release info. show The unique window setup VC-54D for the Sacred Cow Roosevelt/Truman bird. That would make it more like a commercial DC-4 as it did not have the big cargo doors. I guess that would have some interest for some of us, but it is about as plain a C-54 as you could find. If that is really what the kit is, then the 1/72nd commercial guys (all 10 of them!! &^))should be really happy as they will get pretty much a usable DC-4. A DC-4 just might sell pretty well, and coupled with a good C-54 would get us all!! Most G's and M's were fitted with a standard passenger or VIP interior fitting and used for base flights or unit transports starting in the 50's.Without the later radar nose,as well the different window set up if true,I can ditch the idea of doing a C-54G or M in Air National Guard markings.Back in 1969 during a unit open house they gave family members 20-25 minute flights around the area,it was the first and only time I flew in an aircraft my dad crewed,wanting to model one is purely for sentimental reasons. Edited November 15, 2014 by ThePhantomTwo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Actually there's a lot of potential for variation if the kit has a standard window arrangement. Lots of C-54s were modified for unique missions, including by the Navy, plus small numbers of USAF examples for missions needing small numbers of planes, like rescue. Sacred Cow stayed in the AF and got normal paint schemes so it doesn't have to be all natural metal. The markings variations offer a lot of potential too. Note the airways evaluation planes of the 50s with multi-color finishes, the 509th C-54s supporting the A-bomb B-29s at Tinian, etc. There's lots of potential out there (and don't forget the Buffalo Airways C-54 simulating the Dam Busters raid). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hal Marshman Sr Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hope I can get Eastern Air Lines markings for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Is there potential for this kit to attract a decal option for a Navy R5D? I'd be keen to do one in the finish that Minicraft have their 1/144 Operation Deep Freeze R5D in. I recall that plane or one very similar visiting our local airport around 1960 +/-, possibly the first 4 engined aircraft to land there. I recall going to the airport with my folks & being able to walk all around it. My, how times have changed. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Gonna get atleast 3 of these,if Revell don't screw them up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The built-up kit and sprue shots from Nuremberg look pretty good to me. These are from Prime Portal today: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Fundekals C-54s are already well underway. The kit looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bonanza27 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Kit does look great. Noticed that the build up has the Radar nose, which is nice. Hopefully kit will include non Radar nose also. This one is exciting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yes, it has both noses. Lots of options and tooling for various variants is included. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Caracal Models will have at least two C-54 sheets ready soon after the kit is released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Good job Revell on these 1/72 transports!! Keep going, produce a 1/72 Hercules too!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I like the separate flaps, nice touch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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