SR-71 Blackbird

Have you thought about doing such a tandem-thing in 1/144th scale? The size would be much more manageable that way. The Revell KC-135, though it has its problems, is still buildable. Welsh Models, I believe, also make a nice one (vac-form). And I remember the LS 1/144th kit of the SR-71 to be pretty nice as well.

I am only aware of the one, which I have/had under the LS label. It more than likely was put out under different names as well. It is probably out of production, but I am sure it is "gettable", as a Google on "LS 1/144 SR-71" turns up lots of hits.

ARII bought the LS tooling and has reissued most of their 1/144 scale kits, including the SR-71.

-- MSG, USA (retired)

It seems to be available, under the Arii name:

L-S for sure. Since they've dropped out of the kit business their moulds went to someone else. They may have released it but I'm a bit clueless here. L-S Blackbirds do show up on E-bay. That's how I got mine.

Bill Banaszak, MFE

Possibly you are correct. However, I for one do not have the time to devote to sitting on my fundament and 'chatting' to someone else. This suits me just fine - I can download the messages while I'm doing the email and online research, then catch them up when I have a few minutes. Besides, how would we all get online together at the same time given the time zone differences?

RobG

Yep, that's my ARII (ex LS) SR-71, in the process of being converted into an A

1. It's a nice kit, with recessed panel lines. The canopy is not very good though, and I concluded that the forward fuselage is too long. I hope to build a nice desktop model from it!

Rob

Suddenly I remembered the desktop snapper SR-71 from Monogram. IIRC it's in 1/110 scale.

Bill Banaszak, MFE

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I for one definatily disagree. Since I'm interested in the Blackbird and sitting in Denmark, I would be totally lost in a chat, due to the time difference.

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Well aware that this is not what you're asking for. Still I thought you would like it.