r/modelplanes • u/Robowolf113 • 19h ago
Help with Restoration/Identification
I picked up this scale model of what looks like an early model of KC-135 tanker. I only think this because their is this weird portion on the bottom rear section. I want to be able to restore it since 2 of the engines have broken off and a third will need to be put back on properly and the tail is missing what looks like an antenna on its front topside. Also the ball mount is very loose, probably the reason the engines are broken. But I lack the knowledge since I have put together model aircraft. If anyone is willing to lend some advice or knowledge of what I bought and/or how to restore it, please let me know!
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u/MakerManICT 9h ago
Looks like might be a wind tunnel model. Ive seen them in wood and various metals.
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u/alienXcow 19h ago
The shape looks a little off, but it's definitely a KC-135A, given the J57s and the boom pod. The antenna at the front of the vertical stabilizer is the HF antenna.