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Welcome
to the scale model fabrication project of
an ex-American Airlines
Boeing B-767-223, N301AA (301). These
complex scale models will be complete with
every detail from when 301 was delivered
to American up to the final fate when 301
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Two
scale models of 301 are being fabricated from
scratch. The first one will illustrate ship
number 301 in her glory days with American,
and the second model
will be built to show what the plane looked
like after being dismantled. Both models will be
displayed with the full
size cockpit to show how an aircraft is
utilized, recycled and reborn so
they can be used in an educational way.
About
the builder:
Tom
Flynn
of
Las Vegas
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Nevada
has been building scale models for over 30 years.
When Doug
Scroggins approached Mr. Flynn, he asked him if he
would be interested in building an exact duplicate
of 301. Providing
Tom
with hundreds of drawings and photographs work
started in February 2007. As the project
continues, look for updates and photos here.
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Left
to Right: Tom Flynn and Doug Scroggins shown
here in front of what's left of 301 in Mojave,
California. (Alex
Flynn / SA) |
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N301AA
ship number 301, is shown here being towed from its
dismantling area to its final resting place
on the scrap pad. A model will be
scratch built to reassemble the plane in
this condition. (Doug
Scroggins /SA)
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Here
Tom is removing the starboard door of the
kit using a cordless tool that proved
invaluable during the modifications. (Doug
Scroggins /SA)
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Removing
the leading edges and tank inspection
covers on the wings. (Doug
Scroggins /SA)
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Only
14% of the original kit is used to build
the 767. Here is the starboard wing halves,
upper and lower, extensively modified to
depict the various components inside.
There will be over 200 individual pieces
in each wing when complete. (Tom
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Most
of the panels and doors have been cut out of
the starboard fuselage here and the various
bulkheads and other compartments will be
added during construction. (Tom
Flynn)
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The
aft cabin area void of equipment in the
galley area, and the FA seats still intact
prior to painting and weathering. (Tom
Flynn) |
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for
information on this project please
contact
Tom
Flynn at: Airmodeler@cox.net
Doug
Scroggins at:
Doug@ScrogginsAviation.com |
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MORE
TO COME please
check back soon
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