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Ford-Stout AT-5 Trimotor,American Airways,c.1929Related content
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Question, and something I've noticed on planes of this era: Why the corrugated metal? Is that just what was strongest at the time?
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strongest and lightest method available at the time. every pound saved was good,due to the engine power limitations.
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Thanks! I've been wondering.
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originally pioneered by Junkers in Germany back in WW1,as a possible alternative,in case of a shortage of aircraft- suitable wood,and vice-versa in WW2,due to a scarcity of aluminum alloys.....
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That makes so much sense now. I saw one of the original Junkers in Germany this summer and I couldn't figure out whether it was a name or descriptor.
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they did make some good,tough planes....a shame the firm isn,t still around today.
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Where can I get a model of a TriMotor today - that is either built or snap-together?
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this one was made from the old Airfix kit,and it was a bit difficult to build. no snap-kit of this plane,but someone may sell a wooden desk model of it,but those are a bit pricey! if you want to try building one,the Monogram kit should be available.
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should be available at any good hobby-shop,or online.
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Island Airlines of Port Clinton, Ohio had one in scheduled service into the late 1970's.
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I believe hurricane Andrew did her in. If you happened to see the shot of Kermit Weeks hangar after the storm, you can see the old Island Airlines bird on her back on top of all the othe aircraft.
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how dismal. so many irreplaceable treasures!
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... The good old Airfix kit too, I guess? Despite what everybody else says, I've found it a pleasure to build (done so twice, though only one survives...)
Nice work as well... ^_^
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who else,right? Monogram made one too,but it,s in one of those Box-Scales and hard to find anyway!
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The Monogram one gets reissued rather frequently, though - I've seen both a recent 'classic' reissue (with decals for the Byrd expedition), and a more recent civvy one.
Of course, the two also differ in types - the Monogram one being a 4-AT and the Airfix one a 5-AT. But a friend of mine who built the 4-AT says it measures up as being scale 1/77 - one time boxscale almost got it right...
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almost.....! i,ll have to see if i can find one.
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and i think a few are still flying! tough old bird,she is!
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I know that there are 2 in socal
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I think one was for parts to restor the other one, I have not been it touch with the guy since I left Oregon.
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might try to see how he,s coming on it!
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