RealWorld: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser.

Spey_Phantom · June 24, 2015, 11:40:23 AM

i just finished this Minicraft 1/144 Boeing 377 Stratocruiser.
this is a realworld model, built for the transport GB over on Kampfgruppe144

there is actually a little WHIF in this build, as the basekit was actually a Minicraft KC-97G Stratotanker

i had the civilian PanAm decals from an old incomplete B377 i bought a few years ago, due to the age of the sheet, some of the started to break on removal $:-\$
but ive managed to fix most of them as good as possible, in the end i think it looks presentable

PR19_Kit · June 24, 2015, 02:21:31 PM

That looks excellent Nils.

The Strat is one of Minicraft's better mouldings, in either civil or military versions.

KiwiZac · June 24, 2015, 02:47:56 PM

Fine job, Nils! The finish is nice enough to be one of those desktop models you can buy.

zenrat · June 25, 2015, 03:27:23 AM

nice one Nils.

NARSES2 · June 25, 2015, 06:21:45 AM

That has come out well Nils

Captain Canada · June 25, 2015, 07:00:00 AM

Nice build Nils ! Beautiful aeroplanes and you have really done it justice. She will look great up on your shelf.

sandiego89 · June 25, 2015, 07:28:13 AM

Very nice result.

Agree with kit, some of their other 144 kits are a bit dodgy.

zenrat · June 25, 2015, 08:43:02 PM

Did anyone make a decent 1/72 injection kit of these?

McColm · June 25, 2015, 09:09:23 PM

Academy do, apart from one of the wings. There's a gap towards the rear.Landing gear needs replacing with the metal SAC set. Olympia do an engine and turret set in resin.
Had the 377, KC-97G and KC-97L.
Loads of spare pieces in the KC-97L kit.

zenrat · June 26, 2015, 03:56:09 AM

Thanks Mac.

PR19_Kit · June 26, 2015, 05:29:02 PM

It's HUGE in 1/72 scale of course.

McColm · June 26, 2015, 07:29:40 PM

Its as big as the Revell/Mach2 Br1150 Atlantic in length. The Atlantic weapons bay fits inside if you want to create a bomber version.

Gondor · June 26, 2015, 08:39:44 PM

Quote from: McColm on June 26, 2015, 07:29:40 PM
Its as big as the Revell/Mach2 Br1150 Atlantic in length. The Atlantic weapons bay fits inside if you want to create a bomber version.

McColm, the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was a development of the B29/50 family

Gondor

McColm · June 27, 2015, 02:43:16 AM

Yes,
But you could use the Academy parts to create a bomber version of the Boeing 377. The Rotodome from the Hawkeye kit also fits if you want an AEW & C, just haven't got around to building yet. The Airfix BAe Nimrod wings need some sort of support if a mini- Princess seaplane is to be taken on. Tried that as well, didn't get around to finish the build. Something to so next year.