Convair C-99

[Mike Wren]

have gathered all I need, well except for some balsa glue, which I forgot    whoops!

anyway it'll be the production version with front/rear clamshell doors & the canopy on top, in natural metal with white fuselage top, arctic red tail & wing tips & full MATS markings...    

[Ollie]

         

[Tophe]

Scratchbuilding a C-99 from a B-36?  Have courage, have faith, with our support...

[Captain Canada]

Go Mikey !

That's alot of decals...where's they come from, that kit ?

 

[Ollie]

I think the decals are from somewhere else, I never saw a MATC B-36 before.

:dum:  

[The Rat]

have gathered all I need, well except for some balsa glue, which I forgot ...

 Are you attaching the balsa to the plastic? I've been driving myself nuts with some balsa/plastic combos recently, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask, I'll be the one cowering in the corner whimpering.  B)

White glue works fine for me, either for joining balsa to balsa, or a 50/50 mixture with water, brushed on, to seal the surface for easier sanding. For attaching to plastic I've been using Squadron putty.    

[retro_seventies]

you know, i got to actually see the xc-99 at kelly AFB.

do i win a prize?

 

[Mike Wren]

the decals are from Airway Graphics, for USAF C-97s, in 1/72 the bits I need are about right for the C-99 in 1/144

since the whole fuselage will be balsa & the wings in the kit are one straight piece I am hoping I will just be able to cut a slot through the fuselage and thread it through from one side, without needing to attach each one singly, well, at least that's the plan...

yes Retro, you win a 2006/07 Wolves season ticket... that'll teach you to be clever  

oh, and here's my other B-36 project which got under way tonight...

[Spellbinder99]

And using the FICON version of that kit, you get a spare 1/144 Goblin as well....

Cheers

Tony

[Brian da Basher]

That's really cool Mike! I've built the 1/144 B-36B and have plans to get another one and lower the wing to the bottom of the fuse and swap the nose with a Lockheed Electra turboprop to make an airliner version. Unfortunately, I don't have the guts to attempt what you're doing. You have my best wishes for success! I'm looking forward to seeing pics!

Brian da Basher

P.S. IIRC, the the upper fuse is actually part of the wing assembly. This will necessitate some judicious cutting. I've been toying around with how to tackle that bit of surgery myself, so please keep us posted on your progress.

[K5054NZ]

  I can't look! I wanna see a C-99, but I just can't look!

[retro_seventies]

yes Retro, you win a 2006/07 Wolves season ticket... that'll teach you to be clever

jesus christ mike, that's a bit harsh...can't you just beat me half to death instead?

good luck with the beastie btw - have total faith in you to pull it off (as the bishop once told me with a glint in his eye)

[The Rat]

...have total faith in you to pull it off (as the bishop once told me with a glint in his eye)

I just shot a tangerine slice out my nostril!    

[nev]

Wow, its a big project but I know you can pull it off mikey

[Ollie]

Hey, I have a Wolves' jersey!

Bought it in Wolverhampton.  Now, why didn't  they put a Defiant on the shirt, eh?