Author Topic: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project  (Read 1301 times)

Offline ysi_maniac

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He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
« 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, ...



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



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

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


Offline finsrin

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Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2022, 07:12:07 PM »
Fine build concept.   Off to quite a start.  :smiley:

Offline killnoizer

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Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
« Reply #2 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 .

Offline Frank3k

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Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
« Reply #3 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...

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Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2022, 05:09:53 AM »
Looking forward to this evolving

Offline KiwiZac

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Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2022, 09:44:54 AM »
Me too, a very interesting concept!
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Offline John Howling Mouse

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Re: He-177 as a '46 VIP Presidential Project
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2023, 07:04:10 AM »
Some new progress pics would be greatly appreciated.
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