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Boeing B-56 Stratocastle

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PR19_Kit

July 01, 2019, 02:54:46 PM
Well here goes...........

First the compulsory box pics, and I found I have an AMT B-52G kit as well as a Monogram B-52D, bags of scope there now.  :thumbsup:



The SEVERELY knackered Monogram box, but the plastic is in good shape




The AMT box, but it's a lot newer of course.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Tophe

#1
July 01, 2019, 05:53:56 PM
Will you build this?:

from https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=46620.90
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 01, 2019, 04:29:09 AM
In the RW Boeing started on a project to give the B-47 with a bit more poke by swapping the six 5.200 lb thrust J-47 engines for four Allison J-71s, each rated at 10000 lbs each. Sadly the J-71 turned out to be a lemon and the new version of the B-47, to be called the B-56, never got built.

But suppose Boeing had thought a tad laterally, and noticed that the B-52, which they were building at the same time, was a very BIG aeroplane which had eight 10000 lb thrust J-57s. With some sideways thinking they could have shortened a B-52 a bit, halved the number of engines, trimmed the wing span ( :o :o :o) and come up with a much more plausible B-56, and it would have been cheaper too.

I give you the Boeing B-56 Stratocastle.....


[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

McColm

#2
July 01, 2019, 08:28:04 PM
Interesting subject,  with all those leftover engines no  large transport/cargo  aircraft will be safe  :banghead:

PR19_Kit

#3
July 01, 2019, 11:39:47 PM
Quote from: Tophe on July 01, 2019, 05:53:56 PM

Will you build this?:


Yes, Tophe, that's the plan anyway.

I'm trying to find a space somewhere big enough to build it just now.  :wub:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#4
July 02, 2019, 02:23:18 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 01, 2019, 11:39:47 PM
...I'm trying to find somewhere big enough to build it...

Wiltshire?
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Weaver

#5
July 02, 2019, 04:40:14 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 01, 2019, 11:39:47 PM
Quote from: Tophe on July 01, 2019, 05:53:56 PM

Will you build this?:


Yes, Tophe, that's the plan anyway.

I'm trying to find a space somewhere big enough to build it just now.  :wub:

You have two B-52s: MAKE space... :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
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Gondor

#6
July 02, 2019, 06:22:09 AM
Stack the PR19's on wingtip rather than on their undercarriage, that should clear up a bit of space  :thumbsup:

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

sandiego89

#7
July 02, 2019, 01:39:30 PM
This is gonna be good! The Monogram is a great kit. Highly recommend a spray paint primer and spray paint silver and aluminum if you're going for a natural metal finish. Lots of aircraft to cover!
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

PR19_Kit

#8
July 02, 2019, 02:47:13 PM
Quote from: sandiego89 on July 02, 2019, 01:39:30 PM

This is gonna be good! The Monogram is a great kit. Highly recommend a spray paint primer and spray paint silver and aluminum if you're going for a natural metal finish. Lots of aircraft to cover!


Luckily not quite as much as it would be if I was going to do it OOB.

I haven't thought of a scheme yet, but those HUGE yellow '2's on the fin for the Barksdale based birds look attractive.....  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Captain Canada

#9
July 02, 2019, 05:29:13 PM
Very cool. Also, love the artwork on both boxes !
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

McColm

#10
July 02, 2019, 07:30:55 PM
Twin fuselage,  the Stratosphere?

The Rat

#11
July 03, 2019, 01:03:37 PM
A pair of RR Trents would be nice.
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TheChronicOne

#12
July 03, 2019, 01:41:06 PM
Lovely!!!  This is going to be good.
-Sprues McDuck-

PR19_Kit

#13
July 03, 2019, 02:48:13 PM
Quote from: The Rat on July 03, 2019, 01:03:37 PM

A pair of RR Trents would be nice.


They would, but who makes them in 1/72 scale?

And they'd be a tad out of period for my backstory.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

McColm

#14
July 03, 2019, 07:34:30 PM
Unless you used something in 1/48 scale for the engines,  either DB or Flightpath do the 1/72 CFM resin engines  :banghead:
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