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Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:42 pm
by Medicman71
These seem to be really out of scale. May have to sand them down. You can see on the real thing that they're barely noticeable.

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Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:22 pm
by Medicman71
Taking care of the seams on the KC-135.

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Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:24 am
by jkim
Seamwork can be tedious but it is an important step to get right!

Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:25 am
by Duke Maddog
Most impressive. That almost looks like a 1/72 scale one. Nice work!

Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:56 am
by BorgR3mc0
Medicman71 wrote:This has actually become a diorama idea. I do have a 1/144 C-17 in the stash. I was thinking of making a refueling diorama. Just gotta find some acrylic rod.
Very cool idea!

Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:32 am
by Medicman71
Thanks guys!

Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:28 pm
by Medicman71
Front window section masked off and attached to the fuselage.

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Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:14 pm
by Stikpusher
Nice progress so far. Just curious, but what paint scheme and markings are you planning for this build?

Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:36 pm
by Medicman71
Stikpusher wrote:Nice progress so far. Just curious, but what paint scheme and markings are you planning for this build?
Thanks Stik. I'm doing a late "E" with the dark grey of the Kansas ANG.

Re: 1/144 KC-135E Stratotanker

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:40 pm
by Stikpusher
Sounds good! I look forward to seeing this one done.