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Ford Trimotor

Vue Aviation posted on Jul 18, 2010
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In the late 1920s, the Ford Aircraft Division was reputedly the "largest manufacturer of commercial airplanes in the world." Like his cars and tractors, these Ford aircraft were well designed, relatively inexpensive, and reliable (for the era). The combination of metal structure and simple systems lead to a reputation for ruggedness. Rudimentary servicing could be accomplished "in the field" with ground crew able to work on engines using scaffolding and platforms. In order to fly into normally inaccessible sites, the Ford Trimotor could be fitted with skis and floats. Some of the significant flights made by the Ford Trimotor in this period greatly enhanced the reputation of the type for strength and reliability. One example is of Ford 4-AT Trimotor serial number 10, built in 1927. It flew in the United States and Mexico under registration number C-1077, and for several years in Canada under registration G-CARC. It had many notable accomplishments; it was flown by Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart among many others. It made the first commercial flight from the United States to Mexico City, and the first commercial flight over the Canadian Rockies. Making headlines became a Trimotor trademark. Between November 27 and 28, 1929, Admiral Richard E. Bryd and his crew made the first flight over the South Pole in a Ford Trimotor. Franklin Roosevelt also flew aboard a Ford Trimotor in 1932 during his presidential campaign in one of the first uses of an aircraft in an election, replacing the traditional "whistle stop" train trips. Zoom view suggested Vue 8.5 Trimotor available at C3D

Comments (25)


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kelvinhughes

1:50AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

excellent Ken well done

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London224

1:51AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Looks good Ken... I especially like knowing that I'm not the only one who stays but at night working on these things!!

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jclP

3:05AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

very nice,nice model

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LaurentR

4:00AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Fantastic image! Great composition and natural lighting. I like it very much,Ken!

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ragouc

5:04AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Very good light and scene.

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dragonmuse

5:16AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Very nice work and wonderful info. I think I was on one of these once.. not flying though. It looks a lot like one of the planes that was in Harrah's collection. The most remarkable thing that I remember was the cramped seats.. they seemed to have been made out of something like leather and wicker. Barely enough room to walk up the center.

cloughie

6:50AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Cool!

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RG19

7:24AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

One of my favorite Bachmann models as a kid!!! Super presentation!!!

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debbielove

7:36AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

This looks fabulous! And those clouds really set it off.. A great render.. :-) Rob

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kenmo

8:05AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Love this render...the pov really adds a sense of drama to the image...

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Hendesse

8:10AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Fantastic POV, model and sky. Looks like a photo. Excellent work!

thgirw

8:11AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

WOW Excellent old Airplan Modle Details textures shading colors welldone

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bkhook

8:51AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Nice work and POV.

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Stardust_Crossing

10:11AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Great realism and very well detailed! Terrific work!

KnightWolverine

10:24AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Love having my morning cup of coffee while I can read a story,view some OUTSTANDING art and all is good!(smile) Hey Ken..I was going through some older files from when I 1st started creating back in 2003 and stumbled across some airplanes that I forgot I had.Can't for the life of me remember where I got them or know exactly what kind they are but now that I've learned a few new tricks and most certainly enjoy your work that I'll post when done and maybe you could give me some idea of what they are considering you seem to know all about aircraft...Of course that's if it interests you.(smile) William

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FrenchKiss

11:00AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Fantastic!

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ollienorthie

11:24AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Nicely done

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romanceworks

11:45AM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Looks like a photo. You know all your airplane images with your info would make a nice book. CC

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Orinoor

12:04PM | Sun, 18 July 2010

The model is incredible, such detail and your atmosphere is perfect!

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ysvry

7:00PM | Sun, 18 July 2010

great render, this model looks exactly like a fokker , great industrial espionage or genius think alike at work?

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jp3319

7:34PM | Sun, 18 July 2010

Cool plane, and excellent render!

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Osper

11:00PM | Sun, 18 July 2010

I always picture this ship on small fields with a small Tower and passengers dressed up for the next flight. Great job!

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SIGMAWORLD

6:32PM | Mon, 19 July 2010

Well done.

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Emil-arts

5:57AM | Wed, 21 July 2010

A wonderful model and atmosphere you've set it in Ken.

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fredster66

10:30AM | Sun, 25 July 2010

Really good Ken.


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