Model Planes

[enjoyingitall]

Ok, this may be an off the wall question for here, it's not sexual, not political, not thought provoking and not funny.

But, with the variety of people here I thought someone might know about this.

I need to buy a model of a P3 Orion. I've checked out several places, no luck. I know there are on line sites for model planes, but I'm looking for suggestions about reputable ones.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[penguindance]

 

[Skibum]

Revell is a company that makes model planes.

 

[koalabear]

Specification: P-3C Orion


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The replacement for the Lockheed P-2V Neptune, the YP-3A prototype made its first flight on November 25, 1959. The P-3A entered service in August 1962 with a total of 157 aircraft. The P-3B followed with a total of 125 aircraft. The final variant is the P-3C, with the same engines as the P-3B, but with a completely new sensor system.
The P-3C has been exported to numerous countries including Australia, Canada, Iran, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, South Korea, and Spain.



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Prime contractor: Lockheed
Nation of origin: USA

Function: Maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare
Crew: 10
Year: 1959
In-service year: 1962 as model A

Engine: Four Allison T56-A-14 turboprops, 4,910 shp each

Dimensions
Wing span: 30.37 m / 99 ft 8 in
Length: 35.61 m / 116 ft 10 in
Height: 10.27 m / 33 ft 9 in

Weight: 135,000 lb empty / 142,000 lb max. take off
Ceiling: 28,300 ft
Speed: 761 km/h / 457 mph
Range: 7,700 km / 4,785 miles

Armament: Up to 20,000 lb including conventional or nuclear depth charges, bombs, rockets, sea mines, torpedoes, or AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles

Current available pictures:

(800x573 - 64K)
US Navy P-3C Orion (Ottawa National Capital Airshow, 1996)

(640x438 - 27K)
CP-140 Aurora (the Canadian version of the P3 aircraft) fly-by (Ottawa National Capital Airshow, May 11th, 1997)

(800x550 - 80K)
CP-140 Aurora on runway (Ottawa National Capital Airshow, May 11th, 1997)

 

[koalabear]

This shop may be able to assist you.

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/rcm_terry.htm

 

[enjoyingitall]

Thanks for bumping this earlier, pretty.

And thanks, koala, for the site. Unfortunately, that's mostly a radio control plane site.

What I'm looking for is an already built model for display. Should be in the neighborhood of $150.00+. I have a few F-18s along those lines.

So, if there is anyone who knows of a good place to find those, I'd appreciate any info.

My husband is an aerospace engineer and P-3C Orions were the first planes is worked with. They are a bit hard to find, so I'm discovering. Anyway, I'm looking for one as a gift for him.

Thanks, again.

 

[Weird Harold]

What I'm looking for is an already built model for display.

That sounds like a job for E-Bay.

I don't know if looking up Lockheed-Martin's web site would help or not. I know that McDonnell-Douglas used to have presentation models of F-4 Phantoms that could be ordered direct from them advertised in their company magazine.

 

[QuickDuck]

Thanks for bumping this earlier, pretty.

And thanks, koala, for the site. Unfortunately, that's mostly a radio control plane site.

What I'm looking for is an already built model for display. Should be in the neighborhood of $150.00+. I have a few F-18s along those lines.

So, if there is anyone who knows of a good place to find those, I'd appreciate any info.

My husband is an aerospace engineer and P-3C Orions were the first planes is worked with. They are a bit hard to find, so I'm discovering. Anyway, I'm looking for one as a gift for him.

Thanks, again.

Not sure if they have it (a phone call might be needed), but if they do then I am pretty sure they will ship it to the US...

http://www.hobbyco.com.au/

or else try the makers ...

Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company
Lockheed Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76108
817-777-2000
CONTACTS: or 770-494-2406

 

[Joe Adcock]

I found an eBay auction for just the sort of wood/resin display model you were talking about:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2108858258

No bids at a minimum of $89.00, and it closes in an hour and 48 minutes. Hope you're online!

 

[enjoyingitall]

Thanks harold, quick duck and joe. I really appreciate the information.

I knew there was bound to be some people on here with ideas.

 

[QuickDuck]

Damn i love the model in the ebay picture!

enjoyingitall, let me know if you miss out on that auction and i will try ringing hobbyco for you. (local call for me)

/wave
QuickDuck

 

[enjoyingitall]

Damn i love the model in the ebay picture!

enjoyingitall, let me know if you miss out on that auction and i will try ringing hobbyco for you. (local call for me)

/wave
QuickDuck

Thanks! I've made a bid on the ebay model. It looks great.Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[zantac666]

Hi go to

www.modelexpo-online.com

They have to in there stock one is a space craft and the other is transport plane all you do is type the name in there find it box and it will bring it up.

 

[Weird Harold]

Thanks! I've made a bid on the ebay model. It looks great.Keeping my fingers crossed.

From e-bay:
Currently $89.00 First bid $89.00
Quantity 1 # of bids 1
Time left Auction has ended.

It would appear our work here is done.

Congratulations, now, if the thing just gets delivered in time for his birthday.

 

[QuickDuck]

Well done enjoyingitall