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Had Rutan designed the B-17...

Started by OldHooker, April 17, 2005, 09:33:34 AM

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Allan

#15
April 17, 2005, 10:00:39 PM
I just humbly think that it one of the most amazing models I've ever seen!

Saliva-drippingly wonderful!

More please!!!!

Allan in Canberra

nev

#16
April 18, 2005, 01:44:21 AM
Simply amazing piece of kit-bashing!

Hearty congratulations!  B)  
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upnorth

#17
April 18, 2005, 02:35:27 AM Last Edit: April 18, 2005, 02:36:10 AM by upnorth
Hey Frank!

Glad to see you finally took my advice and flew that beauty in here :D

I told you the crowd here would love it.

I never thought about making one of the old WWII bombers look "Rutanned" but I'm now strongly considering grabbing one of Academy's 1/72 B-24s and trying it out.

Good to see you here, glad you're enjoying it.
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#18
April 18, 2005, 11:12:42 PM
She look's so mean, but what a concept - brilliant work

Chris
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#19
April 19, 2005, 09:35:42 AM
That is quite a piece of work. Most impressive!

I've always wanted to build a B-40 myself, but never got a round tuit. Maybe an advanced turbo-prop version with remote-directed cannons? Sort of a junior B-29.
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#21
April 19, 2005, 04:39:23 PM
Wow, Frank....great job ! Looks amazing in the first few pics, and awesome job on the weathering. I think my favourite part is the twin tails and the contrs-props. Really gives it that extra 'umph' !

Sounds like you had a cool job....I can still hear the old CAF Chinooks....'wop-wop-wop' Hear them coming for an hour before they'd arrive ! And typical CDN style, refurb 'em for 30m and then sell the lot for 8m.....I think the Danes or somebody are still flying ours.

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Ollie

#22
April 19, 2005, 04:40:05 PM
The Danes Toad, the bloody Danes...

<_<  

John Howling Mouse

#23
April 19, 2005, 07:59:25 PM
Seeing the in-progress shots makes me appreciate the steps that it took to get to the finished product.  Thanks for sharing those!

:)  
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OldHooker

#24
April 19, 2005, 09:55:11 PM Last Edit: April 19, 2005, 10:31:51 PM by OldHooker
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Sounds like you had a cool job....I can still hear the old CAF Chinooks....'wop-wop-wop' Hear them coming for an hour before they'd arrive !

Thanks everyone... it kinda surprised me too, at how well it came out!  :wub:  That junk model had almost been thrown away a few times over the years, but now I'm glad I kept it.   It went from the bottom of the box, to the top of the shelf in two weeks.   :)    A fellow over on the other forum had built a spliced together F-16 and F-18, and that inspired me... the parody came along at just the right time!  ;)

Captain Canada... and all:

Speaking of hearing a Chinook way before you see it, I have an interesting sound file on one of my websites that you may like to have; Official Boeing-Vertol Rotor RPM Schedule Test, showcasing the winged Chinook, the "Model 347".     VERY rare indeed! ;)

http://gunsagogo.org/sound1.htm
(it is narrated by one of the Boeing engineers...  who's, dry as dust I'm afraid  :wacko:   , but the "347" passing overhead at 170kts is awesome!!)  

Thanks again,
*Turn it Up*
take care,
Frank

dragon

#25
April 19, 2005, 10:47:04 PM
QuoteThank you kindly, elmayerle, Sisko, and dragon...  :)

QuoteCould we interest you in applying the same Rutan treatment to a B-29?

Well... now that the idea has taken form with the B-17 rebuild, I was kind of hoping others might venture out with their own interpretations... sure would make for an interesting group project, wouldn't it?  ;)

It's a lot of fun, and makes a unique conversation piece, but of course you fellas know all about that, being the "What-If" forum!  :)  :cheers:  :D

Take care,
Frank
Okay, that sounds like a Gentleman's Challenge!  I will attempt the "Rutanized" B-29.  However I may also add some things which might be considered "anachronistic".  I don't own a digicam (yet), so any images will be found in the SVSM.org site eventually. B)  
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OldHooker

#26
April 19, 2005, 10:53:38 PM
QuoteI will attempt the "Rutanized" B-29.

Now we're talking!  :D

Thanks for the link too... some beautiful builds there!

Take care,
Frank

Captain Canada

#27
April 20, 2005, 08:54:09 AM
"one of my websites"

One of my websites ? If there's others, cough 'em up, pal ! And that's an order !*

* I love being the Captain !

Thanks for that link...wicked sounds for sure. I'll be flying my diecast Chinooks around the basement all day !

CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

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Where's my beer ?

OldHooker

#28
April 20, 2005, 02:00:04 PM Last Edit: April 20, 2005, 02:05:33 PM by OldHooker
QuoteAnd that's an order !*


* I love being the Captain !
"And that's an order!"........ ??

The last time a Captain gave me an order, I gave him less weight to carry around on his collar!  :huh:   :D   ;)


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Enjoy,
Frank

Alvis 3.1

#29
April 21, 2005, 10:24:53 AM
Egads Frank..that look even better than the original silly pic...I've been wrassling with a 1/48th version of the original idea...but the Rutanized version is SO much cleaner looking....twin tails to boot!!!!! MUCH cool!!!!!
:D


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