Drifterdon Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Several years back I had seen a proposal for a Strategic Air Command "SAC" Group Build but couldn't find anything in the GB archieves. I'd like to see if anyone else other than me would be interested in doing a SAC Group Build this winter. The build can cover anything that was flown and or operated by SAC and or carried the SAC milkyway sash and crest. SAC was established in 1946 and disestablished in 1992. They controlled two of the three legs of the nuclear triad, the manned bombers and the ICBM's. I tried to think of aircraft that I know SAC operated and came up with the below list. I'm sure there are others. So if you're interested a SAC GB, cast your vote. Looking at a January 2017 start time frame depending on other GB's. B-52 B/EB/RB-47 B-36 B/KB/RB-29 B-58 B/KB/RB-50 B-1 B-2 FB-111 K/E/RC-135 KC-10 C-133 C-124 C-123 C-119 C/KC-97 C/EC-54 C-47 F-84 RF-84 F-82 F-80 T-33 T-38 T-28 T-29 U-2 TR-1 SR-71 Thor Atlas Minuteman Peacekeeper Jupiter Snark Titan ALCM Edited May 3, 2016 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Several years back I had seen a proposal for a Strategic Air Command "SAC" Group Build but couldn't find anything in the GB archieves. I'd like to see if anyone else other than me would be interested in doing a SAC Group Build this winter. The build can cover anything that was flown and or operated by SAC and or carried the SAC milkyway sash and crest. SAC was established in 1946 and disestablished in 1992. They controlled two of the three legs of the nuclear triad, the manned bombers and the ICBM's. I tried to think of aircraft that I know SAC operated and came up with the below list. I'm sure there are others. So if you're interested a SAC GB, cast your vote. Looking at a January 2017 start time frame depending on other GB's. B-52 B/EB/RB-47 B-36 B/KB/RB-29 B-58 B/KB/RB-50 B-1 B-2 FB-111 K/E/RC-135 KC-10 C-133 C-124 C-123 C-119 C/KC-97 C/EC-54 C-47 F-84 RF-84 F-82 F-80 T-33 T-38 T-28 T-29 U-2 TR-1 SR-71 Thor Atlas Minuteman Peacekeeper Jupiter Snark Titan ALCM Cessna U-3 Blue Canoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I think you can add the T-39 to that list. I used to see them all over the place, Stateside as well as the Pacific. It seemed that every command was using that little utility aircraft. The T-29 also went by the designation C-131. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I spent 15 years in SAC, so this would be a MUST for me. Several possibilities from the stash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Does not really float my boat but it sounds like a good idea for a GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 GRB-36 + RF-84K? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 GRB-36 + RF-84K? Would definitely qualify. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelmax Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 B-47 with James Stewart at the wheel! Ernie A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 B-47 with James Stewart at the wheel! Ernie A. I'm thinking B-36 with Jimmy Stewart on board for one take-off and landing! Love that movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Right. GBs have been the kiss of death for my efforts over the last couple of years -PLEASE don't mention the StarFish one...ugh!...but this I may be able to do. Because I've been exploring the Deep Stash, and found something only this very morning that would fit well here, and is simple enough for even me to complete in a lifetime. Could it be fate? Or just fated... Anyway, I'm in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Man if barracuda would scale down their B-1 stuff to 72nd scale. Actually, probably would just need the featherless exhausts and intakes since its SAC and not ACC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Just some food for thought, there is an ARC Reconnaissance GB, ARC Strike/Attack GB, and an ARC Heavies GB already scheduled for this September 2016 and SAC aircraft qualify for all three. I only mention this as I know a few ARC'ers were already planning on building SAC models for those GB's which may affect participation in a dedicated SAC GB should one be scheduled so close. Again, just throwing this out there and not trying to be a kill joy whatsoever. EDIT: Correction... Reconnaissance GB starts in July-January. Edited May 4, 2016 by Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Just some food for thought, there is an ARC Reconnaissance GB, ARC Strike/Attack GB, and an ARC Heavies GB already scheduled for this September 2016 and SAC aircraft qualify for all three. I only mention this as I know a few ARC'ers were already planning on building SAC models for those GB's which may affect participation in a dedicated SAC GB should one be scheduled so close. Again, just throwing this out there and not trying to be a kill joy whatsoever. This is probably why there is such a low interest in this particular GB. I'll just let it run it's course and if the participation level doesn't get there, no harm, no foul. It can just die a quiet death. I still plan to participate in the Recce and Heavies GB so I can get my SAC fix through these. Thanks for pointing this out Don. :thumbsup:/>/> Edited May 4, 2016 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 My local club is doing a SAC themed contest this month at the local club meeting, so I am using it as an excuse to bang out a 9th SRW T-38 using a Trumpeter kit. So far so good and markings are somewhat plentiful for the white jets with yellow stripes and four black crosses (and SAC logos). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 This is a great GB concept, but the timing is bad. Maybe you can bring it back for this time next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 This is a great GB concept, but the timing is bad. Maybe you can bring it back for this time next year. That may be what happens. So far pretty low interest overall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DutyCat Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Well, I am in if you decide to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Would love to do this GB but we're hung at 9 votes and that seems to be all there is. With the Recce and Heavies GB's I can get my SAC fix this way. I'm afraid this one is DOA.... Edited May 7, 2016 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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