Author Topic: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber  (Read 20247 times)

Offline Story

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #100 on: August 19, 2021, 08:20:21 PM »
Wow.

Offline Story

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #101 on: August 19, 2021, 11:22:54 PM »
  Interesting thought that it could be newly discovered locked in unused hanger since WW2.   

That would be one hell of a book shelf box display - spray down with adhesive, coat with 'dust'. Mount it on a circular base fixed to an old record player. LED lights as needed. Add some scratchy-head 72nd scale 21st century warehouse guys, tarp-covered stacks of boxes under the wings.



Variation on that theme ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBilqHbV_Wo

If my googlefu works, wingspan is just under 16"? 

Clear lucite display boxes, made to order https://www.shoppopdisplays.com/CS001/5-sided-clear-acrylic-box-custom-size.html?v=19050&gclid=CjwKCAjwgviIBhBkEiwA10D2j-ja-EQDUC_euEgyWDjUaM3ZPmcHzjIgZrjFO78bOwAlg0WDbSW30hoCPjUQAvD_BwE
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #102 on: August 20, 2021, 08:08:38 AM »
Appreciate the interest and comments.   Wingspan is 28.5 inches.   Kinda large.
Found in old hanger diorama with convincing as possible backstory is interesting.
Took some in the sun pictures which show true colors.

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #103 on: August 20, 2021, 10:24:39 AM »
Wingspan is 28.5 inches. 

Oops. That's quite a difference.

It's like it needs it's own display stand.  This is 29.5" for $50.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vittsjoe-coffee-table-black-brown-glass-80213309/
Could probably raise the black circular base easier than finding someone to bend ya three curved pieces of lexan for the sides.

Offline finsrin

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #104 on: February 16, 2023, 10:25:01 AM »
Planning to take some models to Museum of Flight show this weekend.  First show for XFWB.
Drafting attached as XFWB placard.   Read good to you ?
Idea is to make it sound factual/plausible.   Someone might try looking it up (probably not).
Those who know better enjoy the tongue in cheek write up.

While back showed C-47H with placard and saw one guy take it as the real deal.
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=7660.0


Offline Story

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #105 on: February 18, 2023, 04:38:31 AM »
Once again, for the record - this is a really neat build.

Offline finsrin

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #106 on: February 18, 2023, 02:38:44 PM »
Thank you  :icon_alabanza:   
Must report today at Museum of Fight model show XFWB had a guy punching away on smart phone trying unsuccessfully to find history/documentation about it.  I let him know it is kit-bash fiction.

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #107 on: February 18, 2023, 03:09:15 PM »
Thank you  :icon_alabanza:   
Must report today at Museum of Fight model show XFWB had a guy punching away on smart phone trying unsuccessfully to find history/documentation about it.  I let him know it is kit-bash fiction.

You could have waited until he'd thrown his phone on the ground in disgust, first. Talk about missed opportunities! ::)!
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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #108 on: February 19, 2023, 12:20:47 AM »
Thank you  :icon_alabanza:   
Must report today at Museum of Fight model show XFWB had a guy punching away on smart phone trying unsuccessfully to find history/documentation about it.  I let him know it is kit-bash fiction.

You could have waited until he'd thrown his phone on the ground in disgust, first. Talk about missed opportunities! ::)!

Proof of an exceptional build!  Congratulations are in order.

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Re: Experimental Flying Wing Bomber
« Reply #109 on: February 20, 2023, 07:11:57 AM »
Very nice , even the story bout the guy who started research …  you should have a 20 year old mobile phone to give him instead of his modern touchscreen .