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Eddie M.

#30
July 11, 2006, 06:04:09 PM
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Is that part Neptune Eddie?
Oh,...I'm sorry, just poking around for some update photos :P  ;)  :)

Kitnut, it's a B-17/KC-135, with a pinch of B-24. If you'd like to see more,
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/forum//index...pic=7434&st=285

Thanks Retro, I kinda miss not working on the old girl... ;)

Waiting patiently any word on the Merlin Fort. :)  B)
   Eddie

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Bluesteel

#31
July 12, 2006, 12:57:18 AM Last Edit: July 12, 2006, 01:01:45 AM by Bluesteel
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Waiting patiently any word on the Merlin Fort. :)  B)
    Eddie
I'm a little delayed on the undercarriage at the moment. The B-17 u/c doesn't attach well to the Merlin nacelles, and I have no spare Lancaster u/c as the original was used on my Jet Testbed Lancaster LL735 (from where I swiped the Merlins):



So I'm experimenting with a scratch build B-17M u/c. Other than that (and decals) it's nearly complete. I'll post more pics once it's up on its custom u/c.

Bluesteel

Howard of Effingham

#32
July 12, 2006, 03:09:47 AM
the hercules engined lanc' jet test bed is very plausible. has it confused anyone
at a show yet?  :huh:

trevor
Keeper of George the Cat.

Bluesteel

#33
July 12, 2006, 07:47:00 AM
Quotethe hercules engined lanc' jet test bed is very plausible. has it confused anyone
at a show yet?  :huh:

trevor
It's very plausible as it really existed, not a What-if :)





I was just showing it to illustrate where I obtained the 4 Merlins for my B-17M...

Bluesteel

Patrick H

#34
July 12, 2006, 08:09:23 AM
Cool, a "real" whiff  :lol:

seriously, love the wy the B17M is taking shape. Great colorscheme.

keep up the good work here.

:cheers:

Patrick
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The engines spit out fire, I'm pushed back in my chair
The pressure gives me thrills as we climb in the air

lancer

#35
July 12, 2006, 11:50:51 AM
OK, my hairbrained idea for a Lanc - Sweep the wings probably to abut 30 degrees and add twin podded jets to them. Result a pure Jet powered Lacaster bomber. Is this doable?
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If you go into battle knowing you will die, then you will live. If you go into battle hoping to live, then you will die

Bluesteel

#36
July 12, 2006, 02:44:57 PM
QuoteOK, my hairbrained idea for a Lanc - Sweep the wings probably to abut 30 degrees and add twin podded jets to them. Result a pure Jet powered Lacaster bomber. Is this doable?
Certainly do-able. One of the Test bed Lancastians had two podded jets on the wings - but no sweep:



But I'm doing that with a Mosquito next....

Once the B-17M is complete, watch this space :)

Bluesteel

lancer

#37
July 12, 2006, 04:12:43 PM
Ok, you do theMossie and I'll have a bash with the Lanc
If you love, love without reservation; If you fight, fight without fear - THAT is the way of the warrior

If you go into battle knowing you will die, then you will live. If you go into battle hoping to live, then you will die

Bluesteel

#38
July 13, 2006, 12:48:07 AM
QuoteOk, you do theMossie and I'll have a bash with the Lanc
hat sounds a good plan to me. I already have the parts I need for the Mossiejet and intend to start it in two weeks time.

Bluesteel

kitnut617

#39
July 13, 2006, 08:07:11 AM
Hi Julian,

Have you seen the two view sketch of the the Jet Mosquito that's in Tony Buttler's book 'British Secret Projects-Fighters and Bombers 1935-1950.  In the plan view it looks like the standard Mosquito wing was turned around so that it has a swept leading edge and a straight trailing edge.  The two jets are underslung in pods similar to the pods on my MetroVick Meteor.

Cheers,  Robert
If I'm not building models, I'm out riding my dirtbike

Bluesteel

#40
July 13, 2006, 08:56:46 AM
QuoteHi Julian,

Have you seen the two view sketch of the the Jet Mosquito that's in Tony Buttler's book 'British Secret Projects-Fighters and Bombers 1935-1950.  In the plan view it looks like the standard Mosquito wing was turned around so that it has a swept leading edge and a straight trailing edge.  The two jets are underslung in pods similar to the pods on my MetroVick Meteor.

Cheers,  Robert
No, I haven't seen that. But I will be seeing it soon, as I've just ordered all three of his British themed Secret Project books. So I'll have a look for it when it arrives to see if I can glean some ideas.

Thanks

Bluesteel
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