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Topic: Scale models of NASA's SOFIA Boeing 747SP
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cspg
Member Posts: 3788
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: 3788
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: 92
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: 35
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: 2960
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: 3788
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: 117
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. |
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