[A-109E]

Several Hercs and Connies arrived at Stillwater International Airport (Corgi Field) last weekend and I was able to gain access to the ramp for some photos which I thought I'd share with all of you.

Photo #1 - Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation, N7131C, National Airlines.

Photo #2 - Lockheed L-049 Constellation, VH-3AA, QANTAS Airlines.

Photo #3 - Tug repositioning the Super Connie.

Photo #4 - View of the maintenance hangar with Lockheed C-130E Hercules, #10305, of No. 436 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force inside.

Photo #5 - Lockheed KC-130F Hercules, #3806, flown by the USMC in support of the Navy’s Blue Angels.

Photo #6 - Lockheed C-130A Hercules, #56-0489, 21^st Tactical Airlift Squadron, USAF.

Photo #7 - Lockheed C-130E Hercules, #A97-178, No. 37 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.

Photo #8 - Aerial view of the flight line.

[Tyler109]

Oh the sweet sight of Corgi Field

[mustangdriver]

That is cool. How did you make all of that? I love the hangars. I mean when was Corgi Field built, and what is the field elevation?

[djjeffhall]

A-109E,
Wow, that is really a sweet presentation. Thanks for posting.

Do you also have a "military" version of Corgi field? (Perhaps earlier war pictures?) or is it purely for civilian use?

By the way, how did you get past the security to get onto the tarmac?

[A-109E]

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

That is cool. How did you make all of that? I love the hangars. I mean when was Corgi Field built, and what is the field elevation?

The hangar itself is a 1/144 card model made for Corgi years ago by Metcalfe Models in England. http://www.tricatus.co.uk/31805.htm

I've added some scenery items from the model railroad section of my hobby shop. N Gauge is the closest, although a bit underscale.

I built this diorama about two years ago as a sort of photo studio for my collection of Corgi 1/144 aircraft. These are nice models, but certainly not contest-quality as individual items. Still, as a collection they're great.

Field elevation? Gee.....I dunno........

Originally Posted by djjeffhall

A-109E,
Wow, that is really a sweet presentation. Thanks for posting.

Do you also have a "military" version of Corgi field? (Perhaps earlier war pictures?) or is it purely for civilian use?

By the way, how did you get past the security to get onto the tarmac?

Corgi Field is a joint-use facility, meaning you'll see both civilian aircraft (on one ramp) and military on another.

Metcalfe made a WWII US airfield card model for Corgi, seen here:
http://www.tricatus.co.uk/31806.htm
You can find these card models on eBay from time to time.

Security? No problem: I work at Corgi Field and have an ID badge which allows me access to the ramp.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Ooooooooo.....That looks very nice.
I would love to do somthing like that and put a big clear display cover over it.
Very nice.
JP

[smartd]

This is really sweet. Great idea to make a display like this.

[11SQNLDR]

Great display - I love the Corgi Hercs and picked up 2 more today from the 'Bay (UK) making a total of 6. Blue Angels is next in my sights!

[hworth18]

Great display Bob.. Don't be such a stranger around here,,,

[SKUNKY]

Bob is a stranger around here....He posted those over a year ago....smartd must've been bored last night and did some major thread excavating....