AWACS-RESIN Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) I finished my 3rd White Top, an NC-135W Big Safari. The original NC-135W was a test-bed belonging to the 645th MATS (Material Squadron) Det. 2 AFMC (Air Force Material Command) used by L3 Communications Integrated Systems at Major Field, Greenville, Texas, to support flight testing for the RC-135 Rivit Joints. Tripple six retired in September 2023. The kit came from a AMT/&Ertl RC-135V Rivet Joint. Only the Airframe was used from the kit. Engine, antennas and decals were made by me. Thank you for looking. I wish all members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024 Edited December 18, 2023 by AWACS-RESIN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Gorgeous model Jost. Love all your white tops! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Fantastic job !! I agree with Drifterdon, your white tops are always well executed. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LoganTLR Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Another very nicely done conv. I'd like to see a family shot ... if you have the room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGF15Guy Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Amazing work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) Thank you all. Here is a family shot of the growing fleet. Next one possibly an RC-135S Cobra Ball. Edited December 18, 2023 by AWACS-RESIN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Nice ! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sodasorb Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Nice to see them all together! Great looking jets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Cobra Ball and or Rivet Joint! Or both.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 33 minutes ago, Drifterdon said: Cobra Ball and or Rivet Joint! Or both.... Both. But first Cobra Ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 hours ago, AWACS-RESIN said: Both. But first Cobra Ball. Yes! Early or late Ball? There are so many variants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Lovely result Jost and beautiful line up of 135s! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Drifterdon said: Yes! Early or late Ball? There are so many variants. Possibly without cheeks, but with CFM56 engines. I‘m tired of all the antennas on the belly at the moment. The Rivet Joint will be with early dish antennas. But to give me a break from all these cheeks and antennas, next I build a KC-135R ‚Speckled Trout‘ from Edwards AFB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Those are all fantastic "Big Safari" program builds. I saw them back in the late 80's when it was E-Systems doing the work. Maybe later you can add "Lisa Ann" to your collection. Cheers....Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JTreadwell Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 22 hours ago, AWACS-RESIN said: Possibly without cheeks, but with CFM56 engines. I‘m tired of all the antennas on the belly at the moment. The Rivet Joint will be with early dish antennas. But to give me a break from all these cheeks and antennas, next I build a KC-135R ‚Speckled Trout‘ from Edwards AFB Would it be possible to buy a model from you ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JTreadwell Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Also I’ve got some other aircraft that I have worked that I would love to have a model of if possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, JTreadwell said: Would it be possible to buy a model from you ? Almost impossible. First, I don’t build for others. Second, I think, it would not survive shipping. Sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DET1460 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 You just keep amazing me! I REALLY like your work. Just keep these beautiful Boeings coming! DET1460 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 Thank you all for your compliments. Merry Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Nice stuff, we used to have ARIA’s visit out base frequently in the 90s. Occasionally we’d see a NC-135, all during the Cold War. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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