Tophe Air Cargo DC-6 *finished*

[sandiego89]

In the early 1970's the newly founded Tophe Air Cargo was looking for cheaper airframes for cross channel work, and specialized cargo for mid-east and Africa oil field exploration.  The contradictory requirements for less expensive airframes, higher speed, and rear cargo loading for vehicles and drilling pipe proved elusive until the founder, Mr. Tophe drafted a modification of several surplus DC-6's that had just been retired from airliner service. 

The kits: 
1/144 Minicraft DC-6B
1/72 Aoshima Focke-Wulf 189A-1, 1970's boxing


 

[PR19_Kit]

Oh yeah, I can hardly wait!           

[Wardukw]

    
This is gonna be so damn cool 😎 😍

[kerick]

That's a very unlikely combo that I'm sure will be awesome!

[loupgarou]

Hmmm.... very enticing idea... even if I cannot imagine what the result could be.

[ericr]

    

[NARSES2]

Hmmm.... very enticing idea... even if I cannot imagine what the result could be.

I'm certainly with you there sir 

[Wardukw]

Hmmm.... very enticing idea... even if I cannot imagine what the result could be.

I'm certainly with you there sir 

Been thinking about this a little bit and even tho my mind will go to strange places it's about as clear as mud on this which means I'm gonna enjoy this one 😆 🤣

[zenrat]

 

Thats a funky looking Spit on the FW box art.

[sandiego89]

Here we go, have finally begun

The DC-6 is pretty basic. Hardly any details or panel lines. 





Other previous victims pay their final respects. 

[sandiego89]

Fuselage work





rear cargo hatch

[Wardukw]

  
I'm interested Dave 

[PR19_Kit]

I can see twin booms in its future, or one at least.

(That'd be even more Tophe-like!  )

[sandiego89]

Well, since this is a Tophe tribute after all......



On to the next victim.  Ahh raised rivets!



 

[buzzbomb]

This is a cross kit I am looking forward to