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Topic: NASA SOFIA Boeing 747SP scale models
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cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 11-23-2011 02:55 AM
   
Some on this forum might be interested in this model by Gemini Jets: NASA's Boeing 747SP SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) planned for a December release. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-21-2011 07:16 AM
A few notes: - can only be displayed "wheels down".
- you cannot see the telescope.
- and you need to buy the support stand separately! The manufacturer and retailer I bought it from should say so, one would think.
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jeffbassett
Member Posts: 109
From: Toledo
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 12-23-2011 08:37 AM
In the diecast airplane industry, it is normal for the no wheels up option as well not selling the stand. to give you a heads up. GeminiJets are all made the same way in their 1:400 scale line. Dragon does offer a wheels up option but it also has a large amount of plastic parts including the wings. They are the more unusual of the different types of companies out there.
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NASA Glenn
Member Posts: 79
From: Cleveland OH
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 04-24-2012 08:16 AM
Does anyone have Flight Miniatures 1:200 NASA SOFIA model? How does it look in person? This model represents the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) which is the world's largest airborne observatory. SOFIA is a Boeing 747SP fitted with a German-built, 17-ton, 100-inch diameter (2.5 meter) infrared telescope in the rear of the aircraft. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-24-2012 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by cspg:
A few notes: you cannot see the telescope.
Brilliant! So it's just an SP with NASA markings? |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 04-24-2012 02:15 PM
Yup. But who can live without a B-747SP...  |
X-Plane Fan
Member Posts: 150
From: CA, USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 04-24-2012 05:58 PM
The Flight Miniatures 1:200 NASA SOFIA model is more toy like than anything else. It's made of plastic, comes in a small box and you assembled the model yourself. All of the markings, including the telescope are printed on the plastic. If you find one for around $10 or less, pick it up. $29 seems a bit high for what you get. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-05-2013 04:41 PM
Apparently there's a 1:200 version coming out from InFlight 200. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 08-26-2013 02:46 PM
Picked up from the Flying Mule website: Inflight 200 IF747SP145
Boeing 747SP Diecast Model
NASA Larger scale than Gemini Jets' model but just as "bad" (fuselage is not open to see the telescope). Although the painting scheme is completely different. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 399
From: North Carolina
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-26-2013 03:14 PM
The InFlight 200 model shows the ex-United SP before conversion was started, so there wasn't a hole or door yet. There's a photo and description here. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 08-27-2013 05:13 AM
I must say I fail to see the rationale (if there's one) to produce such model. It's just a standard 747 SP. Meanwhile, still waiting for a F-18 and T-38 NASA models at 1:72... |
PeterO
Member Posts: 399
From: North Carolina
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-27-2013 06:52 PM
The rationale is that collectors will buy them, and creating a new paint scheme on an existing mold costs the manufacturer relatively little. The airliner diecast market is at least an order of magnitude larger than the space-related diecast market. Most airliner collectors collect different liveries of the same aircraft. SOFIA served in at least 4 liveries: its United Airlines delivery colors; the new UA scheme; the ex-UA scheme shown by this model; and the SOFIA scheme. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 08-28-2013 04:59 AM
I understand the manufacturer's point of view (kind of), but, phew, at $150/model, I'm glad I'm not collecting Spitfires, P-51 or any commercial airliner...  |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 08-28-2013 07:45 AM
Search eBay, there are some great plastic snap models of SOFIA. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 08-28-2013 08:39 AM
Plastic? Did you say plastic? I want (well, would like) a metal model. I have the Gemini jets one, so that's enough. Plastic... seriously...  |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 09-05-2013 04:33 PM
The Inflight model is available, if you want to spend $150 on it. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-15-2013 06:59 AM
Inflight model has the original colors, I prefer the current paint scheme. Here are my Airborne Observatories: KAO and SOFIA. 
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Danny VH
Member Posts: 14
From: Waasmunster, Belgium
Registered: Jul 2013
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posted 11-15-2013 08:14 AM
Great Stuff Philip! |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-12-2015 06:34 AM
The C-141 NASA KAO is an InFlight 200 diecast scale model. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 11-18-2015 12:01 PM
Herpa is announcing a 1:500 version. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-02-2016 08:58 AM
quote:
Originally posted by cspg:
Apparently there's a 1:200 version coming out from InFlight 200.
InFlight has a version with a different livery planned. |
sev8n
Member Posts: 233
From: Dallas TX USA
Registered: Jul 2012
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posted 12-03-2016 11:13 PM
Roden has released an injection-molded kit of the C-141B in 1/144 scale. They may release the C-141A version later. Meanwhile Caracal Models has released a companion decal sheet that includes markings for NASA 714 C-141A if you are up for converting the B to an A. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 12-04-2016 05:50 AM
Another model that I'm waiting for!We should make separate threads, the C-141 has nothing to do with the 747 or SOFIA, even though it has been used as an airborne observatory named Kuiper. |
NASA Glenn
Member Posts: 79
From: Cleveland OH
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 11-15-2018 12:04 PM
Has anyone attempted this 3D printed cutaway model of the SOFIA 747 and telescope? Please share experiences and finished photos. |
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