PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707

Agent X20 · 04-28-2008, 07:32 AM

All these Airbus thingys and plastic twin jet stuff

thats about at the moment, it was nice to pick up an oldie, and a European oldie at that...

Not a lot one can say really, apart from this is what Inflight do, and do best.... retro...

brick driver · 04-28-2008, 08:18 AM

Sweet as! I can just picture the engines bleching black smoke and annoying the tree hugger brigade!

aae991 · 04-28-2008, 10:03 AM

These 707s rarely had a lot of black smoke coming from them as they were equipped with turbofan engines. Regarding the "tree-hugger" comment, perhaps you would prefer a world where smog was so intense that you couldn't see your favorite airliners flying overhead? The world could use a lot more "tree-huggers" before we pollute ourselves to death. Excuse my political comment, but it's time we stop labeling people that care about the environment as some sort of fringe element or freaks.

Aside from my political rant, the model is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I've got my TWA and Delta L-1011s on order now. I'm also really hoping they come out with a Cathay Pacific L-1011. THAT would sell like hotcakes.

727pilot · 04-28-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent X20

All these Airbus thingys and plastic twin jet stuff

Agent, I couldn't have said it better...

Yes, another fine 707 model! Have IF updated their 707? The nose section looks somehow different - but maybe it's just the nice SABENA-livery...

My Lufthansa 707 looks really awful from some angles... The windows are not in the right place and the nose is not Boeing-style.

Agent X20 · 04-28-2008, 11:34 AM

I reckon its the same model... your luftybird I think just has all the 'wrong' bits highlighted...

With the greatest of respect there are a few angles that photos if IF 707's should not be taken.....

brick driver · 04-28-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aae991

These 707s rarely had a lot of black smoke coming from them as they were equipped with turbofan engines. Regarding the "tree-hugger" comment, perhaps you would prefer a world where smog was so intense that you couldn't see your favorite airliners flying overhead? The world could use a lot more "tree-huggers" before we pollute ourselves to death. Excuse my political comment, but it's time we stop labeling people that care about the environment as some sort of fringe element or freaks.

Do you work in Al Gore's PR department? After all, it was him that invented global warming! He's the reason why I'm, and every one else for that matter, being taxed upto my eyeballs with "green taxes" for something that is happening naturally. He's the reason why it cost so much to fly on our favorite aircraft and airlines, which incidently we can't see proparly when they are cruising at 35,000ft, plus he is the reason why I will be paying nearly £1000 car tax. He did a bloody good job at convincing the world that we are all going to be flooded out in the next few years. The world is warming naturally like it did millions of years ago. It is going to happen regardless. If you want to believe statistics instead of science then please be my guest.

aae991 · 04-28-2008, 01:24 PM

You're ignorance of science leads you to make statements like this. I am a graduate degree scientist (in chemistry and meteorology) by training, so don't lecture me about evidence and such. Your head-in-the-sand attitude is preposterous and dangerous for this world. Yes, climate change occurs naturally, but to think we have essentially no impact on what is going on in the planet's atmosphere is truly naive. To blame it all on people like Al Gore is also naive. We live in a world that is threatened by out of control population growth, lack of sufficient water and natural resources, excessive and rapid climate change, and now a growing lack of food to feed the planet. These are all symptoms of planetary growth without any regards to the consequences. Scientists who pay attention and look at the facts have warned about these things for years. One of my meteorology professors was worrying about global climate change years before Al Gore had even emerged on the public scene. Big oil and other corporate giants have done their best to convince the masses "it just ain't so". The high prices for fossil fuels are due to greed and speculation. There is PLENTY of oil available. In fact, there is good evidence to suggest the U.S. went into Iraq to STOP the flow of oil and artificially create a "shortage". We went through this "shortage" crap decades ago when oil prices went through the roof. It was all a game, as it is now. Yes, demand is up, but supply is sufficient. Supply and demand DON'T factor into the equation anymore. Anyone who says otherwise is blind (or works for big oil). Even with sufficient supplies of oil, we need to change how we generate energy. Fossil fuels are a dead end - or do you disagree with that too???

Perhaps we should all stand by while this occurs and do nothing. You go right ahead and watch and blame it all on the tree-huggers and Al Gore. OR, YOU could look at the scientific facts and trends and open your mind to the reality of what is going on.

By the way, read this if you doubt about the availability of oil and gas...

There Is No Gas Shortage

Graham Bridges · 04-28-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brick driver

Do you work in Al Gore's PR department? After all, it was him that invented global warming! He's the reason why I'm, and every one else for that matter, being taxed upto my eyeballs with "green taxes" for something that is happening naturally. He's the reason why it cost so much to fly on our favorite aircraft and airlines, which incidently we can't see proparly when they are cruising at 35,000ft, plus he is the reason why I will be paying nearly £1000 car tax. He did a bloody good job at convincing the world that we are all going to be flooded out in the next few years. The world is warming naturally like it did millions of years ago. It is going to happen regardless. If you want to believe statistics instead of science then please be my guest.

COME ON TAFFY WAKE UP !!!!! TIME TO START WORK ON THE LEGACY WE'RE LEAVING BEHIND FOR OUR KIDS.

Graham Bridges · 04-28-2008, 07:02 PM

[quote=Agent X20;581619]I reckon its the same model... your luftybird I think just has all the 'wrong' bits highlighted...

With the greatest of respect there are a few angles that photos if IF 707's should not be taken.....

Look forward to an engine change and a 1960 Lufthansa delivery sccheme Luverly!

aae991 · 04-28-2008, 09:17 PM

Did I miss something? Is IF200 going to make some changes to the 707? I've heard about changes/upgrades to the 727-200 mold...

smoothjazz · 04-29-2008, 12:56 AM

Wow, awesome pictures Agent!
I do have 2 IF 707s myself and loving them!

brick driver · 04-29-2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Bridges

COME ON TAFFY WAKE UP !!!!! TIME TO START WORK ON THE LEGACY WE'RE LEAVING BEHIND FOR OUR KIDS.

Lol. I am. By not voting Labour again.

727pilot · 04-29-2008, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Bridges

Look forward to an engine change and a 1960 Lufthansa delivery scheme Luverly!

Yes, Graham - that's what I'm waiting for, too!!!

Speaking of delivery colours and engine change - how about this 707

: It's an old 1/100 Lufthansa travel agency model from the early 1960s I picked up a while ago. The manufacturer was a company called "Bermel" in Dusseldorf.

Interesting how they got the nose section and especially the cockpit-windows completely wrong. Rumour has it though that these models went into production before the real planes were delivered - so that might be the reason.

All the best!

hansonator69 · 04-29-2008, 06:48 AM

Why are the outer engines pylons different? The one on the left wing is different to the right. Is their a reason for this?

FAEDC3 · 04-29-2008, 11:14 AM

AFAIK, The "hump" on top oif the engine nacelle had a intake right above the engine's main intake, that little thing draw air for the a/c, and something else

04-28-2008, 07:32 AM	#1
Agent X20 Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,239	PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 All these Airbus thingys and plastic twin jet stuff thats about at the moment, it was nice to pick up an oldie, and a European oldie at that... Not a lot one can say really, apart from this is what Inflight do, and do best.... retro... __________________ Agent X20

04-28-2008, 08:18 AM	#2
brick driver Took a break Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 169	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 Sweet as! I can just picture the engines bleching black smoke and annoying the tree hugger brigade!

04-28-2008, 10:03 AM	#3
aae991 Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago area Posts: 189	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 These 707s rarely had a lot of black smoke coming from them as they were equipped with turbofan engines. Regarding the "tree-hugger" comment, perhaps you would prefer a world where smog was so intense that you couldn't see your favorite airliners flying overhead? The world could use a lot more "tree-huggers" before we pollute ourselves to death. Excuse my political comment, but it's time we stop labeling people that care about the environment as some sort of fringe element or freaks. Aside from my political rant, the model is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I've got my TWA and Delta L-1011s on order now. I'm also really hoping they come out with a Cathay Pacific L-1011. THAT would sell like hotcakes. Last edited by aae991; 04-28-2008 at 10:45 AM.

04-28-2008, 11:34 AM	#5
Agent X20 Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,239	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 I reckon its the same model... your luftybird I think just has all the 'wrong' bits highlighted... With the greatest of respect there are a few angles that photos if IF 707's should not be taken..... __________________ Agent X20

04-28-2008, 01:24 PM	#7
aae991 Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago area Posts: 189	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 You're ignorance of science leads you to make statements like this. I am a graduate degree scientist (in chemistry and meteorology) by training, so don't lecture me about evidence and such. Your head-in-the-sand attitude is preposterous and dangerous for this world. Yes, climate change occurs naturally, but to think we have essentially no impact on what is going on in the planet's atmosphere is truly naive. To blame it all on people like Al Gore is also naive. We live in a world that is threatened by out of control population growth, lack of sufficient water and natural resources, excessive and rapid climate change, and now a growing lack of food to feed the planet. These are all symptoms of planetary growth without any regards to the consequences. Scientists who pay attention and look at the facts have warned about these things for years. One of my meteorology professors was worrying about global climate change years before Al Gore had even emerged on the public scene. Big oil and other corporate giants have done their best to convince the masses "it just ain't so". The high prices for fossil fuels are due to greed and speculation. There is PLENTY of oil available. In fact, there is good evidence to suggest the U.S. went into Iraq to STOP the flow of oil and artificially create a "shortage". We went through this "shortage" crap decades ago when oil prices went through the roof. It was all a game, as it is now. Yes, demand is up, but supply is sufficient. Supply and demand DON'T factor into the equation anymore. Anyone who says otherwise is blind (or works for big oil). Even with sufficient supplies of oil, we need to change how we generate energy. Fossil fuels are a dead end - or do you disagree with that too??? Perhaps we should all stand by while this occurs and do nothing. You go right ahead and watch and blame it all on the tree-huggers and Al Gore. OR, YOU could look at the scientific facts and trends and open your mind to the reality of what is going on. By the way, read this if you doubt about the availability of oil and gas... There Is No Gas Shortage Last edited by aae991; 04-28-2008 at 04:05 PM.

04-28-2008, 07:02 PM	#9
Graham Bridges Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 359	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 [quote=Agent X20;581619]I reckon its the same model... your luftybird I think just has all the 'wrong' bits highlighted... With the greatest of respect there are a few angles that photos if IF 707's should not be taken..... Look forward to an engine change and a 1960 Lufthansa delivery sccheme Luverly!

04-28-2008, 09:17 PM	#10
aae991 Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago area Posts: 189	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 Did I miss something? Is IF200 going to make some changes to the 707? I've heard about changes/upgrades to the 727-200 mold...

04-29-2008, 12:56 AM	#11
smoothjazz More Korean Air in 1/200! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SEOUL KOREA Posts: 6,233	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 Wow, awesome pictures Agent! I do have 2 IF 707s myself and loving them! __________________ BENJAMIN MY COLLECTION http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-1179.html

04-29-2008, 06:48 AM	#14
hansonator69 TLAs are RBIs Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Right here Age: 14 Posts: 143	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 Why are the outer engines pylons different? The one on the left wing is different to the right. Is their a reason for this? __________________ My Collection: http://www.wings900.com/modeldatabase/mycollection/collection-14590.html My Wishlist: http://www.wings900.com/modeldatabase/mycollection/wishlist-14590.html

04-29-2008, 11:14 AM	#15
FAEDC3 Wannabe Collector Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peru Posts: 499	Re: PHOTOS - Inflight Sabena 707 AFAIK, The "hump" on top oif the engine nacelle had a intake right above the engine's main intake, that little thing draw air for the a/c, and something else

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