phasephantomphixer Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Happen to have the 1/100 scale AWACS kit (Nitto?) and regardless of type intended by maker, what Boeing jet does it CLOSEST resemble out of the box? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 It most closely resembles a 707-320C, because it's a 707-320C. It is *not* any kind of C-135 variant, and it is *not* any E-3 other than the first two prototypes. The E-3 has completely different engines and pylons from what's in the kit. The kit's engines are civilian JT3Ds which were only seen on the first two EC-137Ds (before they were called E-3s) that were converted airliner airframes. Production E-3s were built without cabin windows (not plated over - just not there), and with the fatter TF33 cowlings. So really, you can only do a civil airliner accurately out of the box. The good news is, it's far and away the most accurate 707 kit ever made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 THANK YOU Jennings, now for markings I only have older Microscale decals for 707. Any decals in this scale available in the U.S. or should I look into upsizing my MS sheet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I did TWA (Twin Globe) and Pan Am decals for it in the Liveries Unlimited range way back when. You might find them on eBay. There are a few other decals out there, but I can't tell you off hand what they are. I don't have any of either of mine. In fact, I'd kill for a copy of my TWA sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 THANK YOU Jennings, now for markings I only have older Microscale decals for 707. Any decals in this scale available in the U.S. or should I look into upsizing my MS sheet? Another option would be a Canadian Armed Forces CC-137. Decals in 1/100 are available from JBOT and CanMilAir. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Another option would be a Canadian Armed Forces CC-137. Decals in 1/100 are available from JBOT and CanMilAir. Cheers, Tom Hah, funny I was just over at JBOT filling a cart. I will check it out - Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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