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Post by ajsr71 on Mar 5, 2008 17:43:59 GMT
Only have one model in process and that is an RB-57D. Model is the Classic Airframes 1/48th scale B-57. Conversion includes Engine nacelles increased in length / enlarged. Rear cockpit section removed and Cameras and electrontic boxes installed. New outer wing panels made to increase the span to 26 inches. These are balsa cores to be covered in plastic card. 3 Camera port fairings.   |
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Post by COLIN SHIPTON-KNIGHT on Mar 5, 2008 19:36:55 GMT
Wow,
Thats got to be seen in the flesh, looks an intriguing conversion in that scale...
Colin
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Post by johnsheehan on Mar 7, 2008 18:44:41 GMT
Hi Alan
It's looking good! Is it all your own work or a commercial conversion? what colour are you going for? With my RB.57A(if it ever get's done) together we'll have the a nice line up.
John
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Post by ajsr71 on Mar 7, 2008 19:13:57 GMT
Hi Alan It's looking good! Is it all your own work or a commercial conversion? what colour are you going for? With my RB.57A(if it ever get's done) together we'll have the a nice line up. John Hi John Its going to be White top and black underneath. And finished as 53-3977 RB-57D-0 "Miss Acuna" I will have to make the decals. This aircraft was flown by Lt Vic Milam and the Ground crew was S/Sgt Tony Girtman Airman Fred Martin 4025th SRS/ 4080th SRW I will be meeting up with these 3 gents at the end of May in Del Rio Texas It took me about 12 months to find a photo of the camera layout, even the guys in the unit didnt have any. It was a 2 second clip on a DVD. No commerial items at the moment. Going to try and modify the undercarriage as it is not right for a B-57. If I dont suceed I will buy the SAC white metal one when it becomes available.. |
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Post by johnsheehan on Mar 8, 2008 15:26:08 GMT
HI Alan
I know what you're saying about finding information on the PR. B.57's I've only just managed to find out where the camera doors are on the RB.57A, you'd think it would be easy but I guess it's half the fun of it all!
John
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Post by ajsr71 on Apr 8, 2008 13:51:10 GMT
Yes it would be no fun if things were that easy. RB-57D Progress- some painting done to highlight areas of attention Some more work to do on the wings.  No more work on it though till after the 15th- off state side- Gracelands- have to keep the wife happy. |
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Post by ajsr71 on Jun 10, 2008 20:54:50 GMT
Lastet update on the RB-57D - work progressing slowly due to other commitments but getting there. Of cousre as soon as I finish it some manufacturer will come out with a conversion kit. LOL  |
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Post by ajsr71 on Jun 25, 2008 15:21:11 GMT
Job Done. Maybe not 100% but it will look nice next to my U-2's , A-12 ,SR-71 and YF-12A All in 1/48th scale.   |
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Post by COLIN SHIPTON-KNIGHT on Jun 25, 2008 18:18:21 GMT
Alan,
Looks very good, hope the sevens came in handy! Love to see that collection, particularly with them being 1/48th...
Colin
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Post by johnsheehan on Jul 30, 2008 20:17:19 GMT
Hi Alan
Brilliant job!! looks fantastic can't wait to see it at the Nat's
John
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Post by mig23 on Aug 1, 2008 17:31:07 GMT
Stunning job Alan - will it be at the Nats ?
Haydn.
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Post by ajsr71 on Aug 6, 2008 15:44:35 GMT
Stunning job Alan - will it be at the Nats ? Haydn. Hayan / John/ Colin Thanks for the kind comments. Not to sure, as I could be in the States again missing my second Nats in a row. 08/08/08 Re-entered the pictures as the pictures reside now on my own web site at a differnet ISP.    Picture of my 1/48th Scale "Blackbird" family SR-71/ A-12 / YF-12A  |
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