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Author Topic: Looking for pulp transport plans.  (Read 1793 times)

Offline commissarmoody

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Looking for pulp transport plans.
« on: January 02, 2018, 08:21:16 AM »
looking for 1/55 to 1/48 scale 1930s/40s and 50's Transport, Airliners and cargo style planes.
I already found some Antonov AN-2's to us for a communist aliened nation but need some things for their none communist neighbors.
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Offline gnomehome

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2018, 08:41:44 AM »
Revell does a 1:48 Junkers 52/3 (period: around WW2) - this might work

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Offline commissarmoody

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2018, 09:43:09 AM »
That might be a great start, and will cover almost all of the 30's. Now to find one that isn't going to 100 dollars at the moment.  lol
I am open to suggestions from any one else that wants to contribute.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2018, 09:47:07 AM by commissarmoody »

Offline gnomehome

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2018, 09:54:29 AM »
I didn't realise this one was allready OOP.

According to the Revell website (.de !) the 1:48 "AC-47D Gunship" should still be in production - thought it's too late for ypour era, it's a develooment from the DC3 so it might work as a basis to work from

The C-47 is one of the most legendary aircraft in the history of aviation. The DC-3 appeared in 1935 as a further development of the DC-2. The C-47 freighter version emerged later. During the Vietnam War specially rebuilt C-47's entered service as attack gunships from 1964 onwards. Now known as the AC-47D and nicknamed Puff the Magic Dragon these aircraft were used to deliver concentrated fire support for beleaguered outpost and camps. Within a very short period of time the AC-47D became one of the most feared weapons in the Vietnam War. Together the three mini-guns were capable of delivering a devastating 18,000 rounds per minute. There have been numerous reports about deployments of the AC-47D showing that hard fought over locations were relieved by continued aerial actions of the AC-47D. Codenamed Spooky the AC-47D remained in USAF service until 1969.

Offline commissarmoody

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2018, 10:12:08 AM »
That might be the rout to go honestly.
I have lots of respect for that craft, having seen the updated AC-130 version operate in person while in Afghanistan makes me leery of converting one back into a DC3.  lol

Offline FramFramson

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2018, 10:18:32 AM »
Just a word to the wise, a 1:48 Ju 52 or DC3 will be massive on any ordinary-size tabletop.


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Offline gnomehome

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2018, 10:24:07 AM »
Just a word to the wise, a 1:48 Ju 52 or DC3 will be massive on any ordinary-size tabletop.
That's correct - the JU52 has a wingspan of 61,5 cm (approx. 2 feet). I have one of these kits (WIP build for a couple of years allready) with the purpose to use it as a centerpiece for pulp gaming. The roof of the kit lifts of so I should be able to put models inside of them

Offline Michi

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2018, 10:25:34 AM »
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Pirates
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Geese
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinosaur_Island_(1994_film)
The DC-3 is the most iconic of the 3 most popular pulp transporters I can think of (the others are the aforementioned Ju 52 and the Ford TriMotor). There should be plenty of 1/48th scale kits around as well as (some possibly pricey) die-cast versions.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2018, 10:27:45 AM by Michi »

Offline commissarmoody

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2018, 11:01:31 AM »
You all are correct. I was thinking of using it as a center peace for some airport games but, I believe I found what I was looking for in the C-45F Expeditor. Not as Big but still a capable aircraft for some intrepid adventures and or as the local government mail/resupply plane for remote stations.
Also my  Antonov AN-2 shold arive soon and I will see how much space it takes up before i order any more planes.
Also going to check out this sky pirates movie.

Offline gweirda

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2018, 11:17:17 AM »
Dunno if you might find something in here...
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=58045.0
...but it's a fun thread to browse!  ; )

Offline commissarmoody

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2018, 11:44:42 AM »
Dunno if you might find something in here...
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=58045.0
...but it's a fun thread to browse!  ; )
Oh neat!  :D

Offline NickNascati

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2018, 02:46:03 PM »
I recently got a Beechcraft 18. same plane as the C-45F Expeditor.  It is a diecast bank  It has a 12 inch wingspan, and is around 8 inches long.  I do think it is a tad small, but it looks right on the table, basically filling a square foot.

Offline Johnnytodd

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2018, 01:54:37 AM »
I always like to urge members to scratch-build their airplanes - any plane in any scale!  Start here for inspiration and ideas at the scratchbuilders home page:

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/

...and here is a website with a good list of transport airplane options:

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww15/t

Offline NickNascati

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2018, 02:43:15 AM »
Johnny,
             I actually did scratch build several rahter crude bi-planes for a Chinese Civil War project many years ago.  They are still floating around in someone's collection.

Offline ErikB

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Re: Looking for pulp transport plans.
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2018, 06:56:30 PM »
I like the C-119.  It entered service in 1949, which is obviously too late, but perhaps this could be overlooked.

It might be too big in 1/48 but a 1/72 could fit on the table.  If you're a little ambitious you could putty-over the cockpit windows, sand them down, and re-paint a more fitting windshield/canopy for 28mm minis.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_C-119_Flying_Boxcar


 

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