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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: ysi_maniac on December 17, 2022, 07:56:57 AM

Title: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
Post by: ysi_maniac on December 17, 2022, 07:56:57 AM

I begun this project in 1999 to create a liner from a bomber. Grief's fuselage only allow 2 abreast seats and a central aisle. So, just a few passenger and 1 or two cabin crew. IMO, this meant a Business or VIP or, perhaps, a Presidential plane. Between 8 passenger in seats to 4 with seats and beds, a meeting table, ...

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/j340/ysi_maniac/He177_vip_01.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (http://"http://"https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/j340/ysi_maniac/He177_vip_01.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds"")

I did'n decided how to address the power plant issue until last month: Turboprop

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/j340/ysi_maniac/He177_vip_02.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (http://"http://"https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/j340/ysi_maniac/He177_vip_02.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds"")

One requirement was global reach, hence beds, even for crew.

Underwing, extra large tanks. Tank "german shape" was mandatory.  ;D 8)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/j340/ysi_maniac/He177_vip_03.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (http://"http://"https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/j340/ysi_maniac/He177_vip_03.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds"")

Title: Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
Post by: finsrin on December 17, 2022, 07:12:07 PM

Fine build concept.   Off to quite a start.  :smiley:

Title: Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
Post by: killnoizer on December 17, 2022, 07:25:26 PM

Nice , please continue .
Funny idea about a 262 converted tank ( I just finished 2 whatif 262 conversion types ) ,
 even a V1 or a Bachem Natter would work fine .

Title: Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
Post by: Frank3k on December 18, 2022, 03:09:24 AM

Great idea! The turboprop looks fantastic. Is that the Revell kit? Not enough rivets to be the Airfix kit, unless you sanded them off...

Title: Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
Post by: Buzzbomb on December 19, 2022, 05:09:53 AM

Looking forward to this evolving

Title: Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
Post by: KiwiZac on December 26, 2022, 09:44:54 AM

Me too, a very interesting concept!

Title: Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
Post by: John Howling Mouse on March 22, 2023, 07:04:10 AM

Some new progress pics would be greatly appreciated.