1/72 Boeing 747 with Shuttle commission

[Gunpowder]

Yes its HUGE. This is the transport wings 1/72 747 which will have the Revell 1/72 Shuttle on its back. So far the fuselage halves have been sanded and the center Keel part has been added for rigidity. Lots to do still. It is being built in the flight mode to be mounted on a tripod.
Heres the fuselage with a few clamps. Its photographed with the Airfix 1/72 nimrod for a size comparison.

And the wingspans. Shuttle Nimrod and 747

 

[PHArchivist]

Where did you find a 1/72 scale 747?

 

[jockdeboer]

I want one of these too! There is someone on space modelers yahoo who is going to do the engine enclosure. Do you have one? Where did you get the super sized 747?

 

[Rhett J Martin]

Here's a bit of inspiration for you It certainly was an inspiration to me!!

It never ceases to amaze me just how big those shuttles really are. Big ole' girls!!

Looking forward to seeing where this project goes!!

 

[Gunpowder]

Here you go http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=TW05001

Nice photos. Thats the Enterprise isnt it. The customer doesnt want the rear fairing , but i may make one anyway.

 

[MooCriket]

Can't wait to see how this one endsthumbsup

 

[DivineHeresy]

Can't wait to see how this one endsthumbsup

+1:thumbsup
Would love to try my hand at model making and this might be the inspiration i need

 

[Robbie TPC]

Cool model.
I’ve seen a Shuttle on a 747 back in 1984, it was flying over my hometown at low altitude, it probably made a fuel stop at Schiphol international airport, not far from my home.

 

[PHArchivist]

Here you go http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=TW05001

Nice photos. Thats the Enterprise isnt it. The customer doesnt want the rear fairing , but i may make one anyway.

Thanks. Would love seeing more pics. What is the fuselage length in 1:72 scale?

 

[Gunpowder]

Thanks. Would love seeing more pics. What is the fuselage length in 1:72 scale?

Almost exactly 3 metres

I did have a photo of it with a metre stick and it was the same length almost

 

[Robbie TPC]

3 metres :eek are you sure ? or did you mean 3 foot.

 

[Gunpowder]

Almost exactly 3 metres

I did have a photo of it with a metre stick and it was the same length almost

Ooops! Nope sorry i mean 1 metre!

 

[Mr. E Man]

Sorry. Double post. See below.

 

[Mr. E Man]

I also have a 1/72 747 and shuttle. I have not started construction, yet. They've been sitting in their respective boxes for several years I hope to start on them this summer.

The 1/72 orbiter is the Monogram kit, and the 1/72 747 is a vacuform and resin kit from HeavyKits, with the 1/72 ferrying stabilizers, shuttle mounts and decals for the 747 from a UK vendor that I cannot recall off the top of my head. But, perhaps I may have the original shipping receipt with their name on it.


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[Gunpowder]

I also have a 1/72 747 and shuttle. I have not started construction, yet. They've been sitting in their respective boxes for several years I hope to start on them this summer.

The 1/72 orbiter is the Monogram kit, and the 1/72 747 is a vacuform and resin kit from HeavyKits, with the 1/72 ferrying stabilizers, shuttle mounts and decals for the 747 from a UK vendor that I cannot recall off the top of my head. But, perhaps I may have the original shipping receipt with their name on it.


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Transport wings aka aircraft in miniature

 

[Mr. E Man]

Transport wings aka aircraft in miniature

Thank you. Yes, it was AIM that I purchased the conversion from.

Good luck on your build. Are you installing an internal armature to hold the shape and connect to the tripod?


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[newworld]

Ooops! Nope sorry i mean 1 metre!

Whoa! I was overwhelmed for a moment there! Not that a 39 inch version is a piece of cake. Good luck with this, it sounds awesome.

 

[Tony42]

Looking forward to seeing how this comes together Gunpowder. That's one big model. :cool

 

[Wombat]

Yep it's gonna be big and awesome ta boot!!:cool

I got a 1/72 shuttle so i'm getting an idea of the size it is.
Very cool idea dude!!

 

[Gunpowder]

Thanks guys.

Ive been doing battle with the fuselage today:sick. Well the halves are together , but with the size , it was a real struggle. Will post photos later.