J.C. Bahr Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) Gentleman, something that has been a long time coming and much needed may be closer to reality soon. I've been working on creating more accurate LTV E-systems cheeks for the AMT RC-135's and believe that I might've pulled it off finally... with special thanks to Trooper McVey for helping to make this project possible and getting the ball rolling. These photos are not the greatest and are not of the original masters, but these are my own personal early test shots that unfortunately did not have the luxury of the moulds or the casts being rid of air-bubbles under a vacuum, but I assure you that the original masters look much better and they look great when on the kit! I have done a little bit of a wash to one to try to show some more of the scribed detail. They fit up pretty well to the kit and should require only a minimum of filling and sanding. I have sent the original masters off to Spectre resins, so if you boys are interested, flood his e-mail box and tell him how bad they are needed!!!!! Maybe we can hopefully convince him to do some current RC decals too! BTW - here's a detail shot for comparison purposes: http://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/bill_s...34_17_of_47.jpg Edited October 24, 2009 by J.C. Bahr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 You are a good man. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks Rick! BTW - the wash is kind of mis-leading. Wasn't able to totally get all the remnants off, so kind of left it looking dirty... probably because of the resin being porous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shablul Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks Rick!BTW - the wash is kind of mis-leading. Wasn't able to totally get all the remnants off, so kind of left it looking dirty... probably because of the resin being porous. nice work! i'm preparing a 30d model of the Israeli 707. sariel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 http://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/bill_s...34_17_of_47.jpg Anymore real pics of the RC-135V?? Looks awesome! Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I have these pics Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Anymore real pics of the RC-135V?? Looks awesome! Hey Paul, For some reason their server appears to be having problems at the moment, but keep trying here and look up RC-135 under the jets section: Clicky Also check here for more good photos: Clicky i'm preparing a 30d model of the Israeli 707. I do seem to recall an Israeli 707 that had similar type cheeks, but I couldn't tell you if these would work or not. I suppose they could be modified to fit the Heller 707 kits, but I only worked with an AMT kit when fitting them up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shablul Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 enclosed close up of the isareli 707 cheeks, the geometry is obviously different due to the differnet fuselage geometry sarielhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/24462061@N07/4040298823/ Hey Paul, For some reason their server appears to be having problems at the moment, but keep trying here and look up RC-135 under the jets section: Clicky Also check here for more good photos: Clicky I do seem to recall an Israeli 707 that had similar type cheeks, but I couldn't tell you if these would work or not. I suppose they could be modified to fit the Heller 707 kits, but I only worked with an AMT kit when fitting them up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyf117 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I have these pics Julien Julien Your top photo shows the E-Systems cheek which is what J.C. is producing, as evidenced by the crew entry door outline on it - but the lower two of 14841 show the original shorter Martin cheek, as supplied in the AMT kit..... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Gents: Can I get a roll call of all who are interested in these cheeks? Nothng that I hold anyone one to but it would help. I'll get pricing from the caster this week. Knowing how many gents are interested would help. Mark Spectre Resins BTW JC's work is fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I'm extremely interested. I have two RC's in the stash and I would gladly buy two sets.Will there be other versions in the works as well (V/W/U)? RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Gents:Can I get a roll call of all who are interested in these cheeks? Nothng that I hold anyone one to but it would help. I'll get pricing from the caster this week. Knowing how many gents are interested would help. Mark Spectre Resins BTW JC's work is fantastic. I would be interested in at least two sets. Maybe more, depending on the price. Larry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have been sitting on this info for quite a while, count me in for a set! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EFD3 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I would probably take a set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Can I get a roll call of all who are interested in these cheeks? Nothng that I hold anyone one to but it would help. I'll get pricing from the caster this week. Knowing how many gents are interested would help. I'm in for at least one. BTW Mark, your hint about the next decal release making LeMay proud is quite intriguing, can't wait! Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plastictiger Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Count me in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 BTW JC's work is fantastic. Thanks Mark, much appreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I would be in for 1 or 2 sets. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Count me in for a set! Now that we're on the subject of Hogs, some enterprising soul needs to do the following: 1. A clear resin cockpit cab section like the clear part in the Heller 707 kit. The AMT method for doing the clear parts in this kit SUCKS ROCKS! A well cast clear resin piece would be just the ticket, provided it had accurately shaped windows scribed in (including the eyebrow windows) 2. A proper set of both TF33-P-5 and TF33-P-9 nacelles. I've got TONS of close-up detail pics I can share. There are loads of subtle differences between them. 3. A second air cycle machine intake for the lower wing root area (required on all 135s except buck tanker KC-135As and their progeny). I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL master for this part! I'm totally in for providing all the reference you'd need to master any or all of the above, and then some. Just shoot me an email (jrh at pemtel dot net). J Edited October 25, 2009 by Jennings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HFB-320 Hansa Jet Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I would also buy at least one set! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mig23 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I'd be in for a couple sets too. Now that we're on the subject of Hogs, some enterprising soul needs to do the following:1. A clear resin cockpit cab section like the clear part in the Heller 707 kit. The AMT method for doing the clear parts in this kit SUCKS ROCKS! A well cast clear resin piece would be just the ticket, provided it had accurately shaped windows scribed in (including the eyebrow windows) J That there is one of the best suggestions I've see - anyone building a '135 would benefit hugely from having this available. Cheers, Haydn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba62 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I would be in for a set or two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Count me in for one if you haven't already. And for just about anything else -135 that might get produced. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gary1701 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi all, A few pics from the past of RC-135's on TDY at Mildenhall if they're any help. RC-135V in 2006. RC-135U in late 2007. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi all, A few pics from the past of RC-135's on TDY at Mildenhall if they're any help. RC-135V in 2006. Any more of the RC-135V 2006 pics???? Would love it if so.... Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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