Stratocruisers at Corgi Field

[BSteinIPMS]

Since Goonybird pointed out to me that I had forgotten Corgi does do an aircraft in Northwest Airlines livery in 1/144, I felt it only fair to (a) take back 10% of what I said, and (b) showcase that very colourful bird as a sort of apology to Corgi.... ;)

Here we see NWA's Boeing 377 N74601, "Stratocruiser Manila", on the main ramp in several views.

Meanwhile, N404Q, a Transocean bird, takes the active for a Runway 24 departure.

Since Corgi Field is a joint-use facility, we see several C-97s on the military side of the field. One is a KC-97L from the Illinois Air National Guard (0-20900) doing some engine run-ups. This ship is named "The City of Chicago" and is home-based at O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago.

Another is the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation's C-97G parked overnight on the transient ramp.

A third ship is the Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Pacific Division's C-97A (8406) being towed out of the hangar after an engine change.

The Stillwater Airport Commission has done some long-range planning for expansion in order to accommodate a Northwest Airlines Douglas DC-3 and a Boeing 707-320 some time in the future. :D

[shuttle]

Bob,

Fantastic! Great pictures.

:) Shuttle

[NeilD]

nice pics Bob.. that Nortwest Strat is really nice, only picked one up recently..

The 'Met' man at that airport must have a really easy job.. every day he just sticks his head out the window and the weather looks 'fine'!! :D :D

Neil.

[raff]

Great shots as ever ... and a couple of my all time favourite from the Illinois AG to boot. Mine is on permanent display, and that's against some pretty stiff competition!
Raff

[planejunky]

Hey the KC-97L! :D That was one of the first Corgi AA models I bought. When my girlfriend bought me the RAF C-130K Tanker the same day I knew that it was the start of a slippery slope of AA addiction!

Funny really as she's now my wife, aka our very own femail member of the forum Snapper! I have very fond memories of that model, though sadly it's now in storage with my Gemini 1/400's to make way for the 1/72 collection. :(

[Agent X20]

Nearly enough there for a good aerial display...!!

Nice piccies as ever..

[BSteinIPMS]

nice pics Bob.. that Nortwest Strat is really nice, only picked one up recently..

The 'Met' man at that airport must have a really easy job.. every day he just sticks his head out the window and the weather looks 'fine'!! :D :D

Neil.

At Corgi Field it's always 95 and sunny, Neil. :D

[BSteinIPMS]

Nearly enough there for a good aerial display...!!

Nice piccies as ever..

We're saving the aerial shots for the Connies, Agent. First one is out of the box. Coming soon to a theatre near you..... :D

[Albert Ross]

Hey the KC-97L! :D That was one of the first Corgi AA models I bought. When my girlfriend bought me the RAF C-130K Tanker the same day I knew that it was the start of a slippery slope of AA addiction!

Funny really as she's now my wife, aka our very own femail member of the forum Snapper! I have very fond memories of that model, though sadly it's now in storage with my Gemini 1/400's to make way for the 1/72 collection. :(

Guess she likes in-flight refuelling then??? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[charley]

Great Pics again ...very enjoyable....!! :)

I was only just thinking that things were quiet down at Corgi Field!!! :D

[Albert Ross]

Ah the Strats, great stuff Bob...where's the Pan Am and BOAC machines?
Would like to do another KC-97 and a polished BOAC Strat with white tail....anyone interested?

[NeilD]

Ah the Strats, great stuff Bob...where's the Pan Am and BOAC machines?
Would like to do another KC-97 and a polished BOAC Strat with white tail....anyone interested?

KC97 woul dbe a good un not been able to pick up the original one yet.. and yep the polished BOAC one was on Agents wish list I believe.. just dont mention polishing to the WW2 fans, they seem to be getting upset about shiny Mustangs.. :D

[planejunky]

Guess she likes in-flight refuelling then??? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Yeah she's partial to a bit of hose and drogue! ;) :D

:eek: Ok moving rapidly on.......

[BSteinIPMS]

Ah the Strats, great stuff Bob...where's the Pan Am and BOAC machines?
Would like to do another KC-97 and a polished BOAC Strat with white tail....anyone interested?

You can't find a BOAC Strat in the US, Albert, because you characters in the UK have snapped them all up! Oh, you see them occasionally listed on the 'bay, but they seem to come very dear.

Can't find a Pan Am one either. I won't go into the story of the KC-97L you see on Corgi Field - the only one I've ever seen listed on an Internet auction - but I was lucky enough to be able to snap it up at a very reasonable price.

Polished Metal BOAC Stratocruiser? Absolutely. Put me down for one. The PM Britannia is one of my very favourite Corgi 1/144 types, as is the PM SAA Dakota, the PM USAF C-47A, and, of course, the PM Connie. I just like that look. The Strat could be very reflective as can be seen below.

For a military C-97 I'd opt for a Polished Metal one with lots of color: white, chrome, and, of course, Dayglo orange panels. A very smart look. :D