Hey just thought I’d share, I picked this up here in Canada and it’s pretty stunning. In fantastic shape for it age with original stand. Early Christmas present to myself. I originally thought to have it refurbished since there is so many LH models out there but it’s unique and think I’ll leave her alone. Enjoy!
I used to have a 1/50 pre revolution Iran Air Boeing 707. That had no HF antenna on the tail either, it looked as though it was never intended to have one. I once saw a Pan Am version of the same model, also with no antenna. I guess it was a very vulnerable item when these models were ‘earning their keep’ in travel agents/ticket offices, as were the engine nacelles.
Neil.
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Hi there, the tail antenna of the 707 is an HF one, required for long distance communication. HF radio is also needed where VHF radio coverage is poor.The 720 was design for medium distance, and American and United used that type mostly within the US so the HF radio is not needed. You could find some 720 fitted with the HF option on some airlines such PIA or EL AL, as they used that type in the conditons describe above. Note that you could also find some 707 fitted with 2 HF radio, Air India for example, and you can see the second antenna on the right wing tip.
Hi there, the tail antenna of the 707 is an HF one, required for long distance communication. HF radio is also needed where VHF radio coverage is poor.The 720 was design for medium distance, and American and United used that type mostly within the US so the HF radio is not needed. You could find some 720 fitted with the HF option on some airlines such PIA or EL AL, as they used that type in the conditons describe above. Note that you could also find some 707 fitted with 2 HF radio, Air India for example, and you can see the second antenna on the right wing tip.
Nice job with the refinishing. I used a toothpick on my 1/60 720B. I cut one in half and sanded it down abit to make it less flared coming away from the fin. Best I could think of
My first Verkuyl 707
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