1/144 Lockheed C-141A Starlifter Military strategic airlifter -A & A Models

The set includes 115 parts, painting masks and decals for 2 marking schemes (Vietnam war).

*** this is NOT the Roden Kit ***

Planned Release Date: May 2021

https://www.facebook.com/AA-Models-1048501705294464/

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AAM4402

RODEN 2017 Release Schedule (Planned)

RODEN 2017 Release Schedule (Planned)
http://www.roden.eu/index.html

• Vickers VC-10 K4 Type 1170 tanker - 2017/02 (February)

• Lockheed C-5B Galaxy - 2017/05 (May)

• Lockheed C-141B Starlifter - 2017/07 (July)

• Lockheed C-140B JetStar (L-1329) Germany Air Force - 2017/10 (October)

• Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy - 2017/11  (November)

• Douglas C-133 Cargomaster - 2017/11 (November)

Source: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235017225-novelties-roden-2017/

1/144 Lockheed C-141 Starlifter - Roden

1/144 Lockheed C-141 Starlifter - Roden

In the late 1950s the USA's fleet of transport aircraft contained outdated planes with piston engines, such as the C-118, C-121 and C-124. The newest was the C-133 with turboprop engines, however the military authorities wanted to acquire jet-powered transcontinental cargo aircraft, as the US military presence in various conflict zones around the world necessitated quick delivery of military supplies to distant countries. In 1960 there was a competition to design such an aircraft, the winner of which was the Lockheed firm. Designated the C-141A, its first flight took place in 1963, and in 1965 airplanes began to flow to the military from the production lines. At this time the war in Vietnam was already running high, and the USA had to speed large amounts of equipment there for the army. The situation was critical as well because C-133 machines had been taken out of service at the same time due to structural fatigue. Initially 132 machines of this type were ordered, and later their number was increased to 284. The project was very ambitious - more than 12,000 engineers and others in more than 1,300 plants in the USA and Canada took part in it, more than 5,000 people from just the Lockheed firm being involved.

One of the significant limitations of the first production model was the relatively small volume of its cargo cabin: although capable of lifting 32 tons, the aircraft could only accommodate a 22 ton payload. This prompted Lockheed to make changes to the design, and so 271 C-141A aircraft were converted to C-141B configuration. The rebuild continued from 1977 to 1979, when these machines were returned to active service, which lasted nearly 20 years. The capacity of the design, which was significantly strengthened, was doubled. The C-141B took part in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, but it was their last major operational use. Structural wear took more and more planes out of service, and they were replaced by the new C-17.

The C-141 is remembered since for having one of the lowest accident statistics from flight incidents. Additionally, a number of world aviation records were achieved with it - dropping a parachute landing platform of 15,900 kg, and lifting cargo with a total weight of 31,800 kg.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_C-141_Starlifter

http://www.roden.eu/HTML/325.htm

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD325

 Decals for65-0257, US Air Force, 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March AFB, CA, mid 1990s. This aircraft now on display at Wright Patterson Air Force Museum, Ohio.

1/144 Planned Release for 2016

1/144 Planned Release for 2016 

Some interesting planned releases from RODEN, a numbre of VC-10s
http://roden.eu/HTML/framenews.htm

Vickers Super VC10 – was a long-range British airliner designed and built by Vickers-Armstrongs and its first flight was in 1962. The airliner was designed to operate on long-distance Empire routes and commanded excellent ‘Hot and High’ performance for operations from African airports. With its introduction by BOAC in April 1964, the VC10 became an immensely popular aircraft in the BOAC fleet, both with passengers and crew, being particularly praised for its comfort and low cabin noise levels. It was BOAC’s most successful Aircraft in terms of passenger numbers carried. The VC10 still holds the record for the fastest London to New York crossing of the Atlantic, of 5 hours and 1 minute. Other major users of the VC10 were East African Airways and the Royal Air Force, the latter only withdrawing from service its last VC10 in 2013.

1/144 Vickers Super VC10 1151
1/144 Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
1/144 Vickers VC10 K3 Type 1164 Tanker
1/144 Vickers Super VC10 1154 (East African Airways)
1/144 Vickers Super VC10 1154 (BOAC)  (shown on website)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers_VC10

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_C-141_Starlifter


Source: http://www.frogmodelaircraft.co.uk/