The B-52 began as a turboprop-powered bomber but evolved into a turbojet-propelled design before the configuration was finalised. My idea is inspired by the book 'Origins and Evolution,  Boeing B-47 & B-52 written by Scott Lowther.
 In the past I have had a go at putting the wings, engines and vertical tail fin from a 1/72 B-52G onto the fuselage of a 1/72 B-36 which although caused a few problems didn't turn out too bad. I didn't have the experience at the time or the belief within myself to finish off the project before I altered it.
 It seems that I have a new awakening, I still make mistakes but I can rectify them but what if the B-52 started life with the wings and engines from the Convair B-36 Peacemaker.

I've come across two 1/72 model kits. The B-52G will be built as per instructions without the wings being added. Metal rods will be used as wing spars to help hold the new wings in place even though the main landing gear from the B-36 will probably be the SAC white metal set, that's if I can get a really cheap Revell/Monogram model or alternatively have a go at the vacform kit. I did have an idea about using the Northrop YB-35 Flying Wing which might be a better option 🤔.
None of the kits have been bought at this stage but I have wrecked them in my attempts of creating something different to the instructions provided. I just have to work out where I will put the finished build.
 The spare wings from the B-52G won't go to waste as there's the Boeing Model 499-1 flying-wing bomber which looks like an interesting whiff to build. Or add them to the Martin RB-57 Canberra!

Quote from: McColm on February 06, 2025, 03:02:36 AMThe spare wings from the B-52G won't go to waste as there's the Boeing Model 499-1 flying-wing bomber which looks like an interesting whiff to build. Or add them to the Martin RB-57 Canberra!

Kit will be pleased!

The PR-19H?

Quote from: Rick Lowe on February 06, 2025, 07:39:18 PM

Quote from: McColm on February 06, 2025, 03:02:36 AMThe spare wings from the B-52G won't go to waste as there's the Boeing Model 499-1 flying-wing bomber which looks like an interesting whiff to build. Or add them to the Martin RB-57 Canberra!

Kit will be pleased!

The PR-19H?

I will use that, thanks.

Quote from: McColm on February 07, 2025, 12:38:53 AM

Quote from: Rick Lowe on February 06, 2025, 07:39:18 PM

Quote from: McColm on February 06, 2025, 03:02:36 AMThe spare wings from the B-52G won't go to waste as there's the Boeing Model 499-1 flying-wing bomber which looks like an interesting whiff to build. Or add them to the Martin RB-57 Canberra!

Kit will be pleased!

The PR-19H?

I will use that, thanks.

Happy to help. 

Quote from: Rick Lowe on February 06, 2025, 07:39:18 PMKit will be pleased!

The PR-19H?