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Boeing B-54B, the Half-Way Bomber

Started by PR19_Kit, March 06, 2023, 07:00:16 AM

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PR19_Kit

My entry (maybe one of them.....) in the 50s GB will be a little known Boeing bomber, so little known that they never actually got around to thinking about it, but I did.....  ;D

The designation is because it fits sort of half way between the B-54 and B-55 projects in that it's BIG, and will have four hefty turboprops, and may even carry an escort fighter too. In fact that's the only bit of it that I can find at the moment..........

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The somewhat worn box of the MPM XF-85 Goblin kit.

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And the rather sparse contents. Quite why they needed a box that big I'm not sure.





Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

kerick

So you could find it on the shelf and buy it of course! See, it worked.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
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Wardukw

I like big bombers Kit and dude I'm looking forward to this  :thumbsup:
Ya must have a absolute ton of kits if the Goblin is all you can't find  ;D  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

McColm

The RW Boeing RB-54 was based on the B-50. Whereas the B-55 has swept wings and a swept tail which remains me of the B-47.
A kitbash using the B-29's fuselage and the wings plus the tail from a B-52 might be a better option, the fuselage will need to be lengthened. Four jet engines should be ample.
Or you could use the B-36 -fuselage with the wings, tail, engines and cockpit, landing gear from a B-52. They all fit apart from the cockpit which would need some surgery.

PR19_Kit

Quote from: Wardukw-NZ on March 06, 2023, 09:38:12 AMYa must have a absolute ton of kits if the Goblin is all you can't find  ;D  ;D


You could say that, over 1000 and the only census I ever carried out, back in 2012 or so.  ;D

I was looking for one particular one to provide the wings and turbo-props, and there's NOTHING of the B-52 involved. Well, at the moment anyway.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Wardukw

72nd scale ..wings with turbo props..hmmm TU-95 Bear maybe ??
Actually that would look pretty cool..a B-52 fuselage with TU-95 wings and props..counter rotating props are always cool  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

McColm

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Quote from: Wardukw-NZ on March 06, 2023, 11:57:38 AM72nd scale ..wings with turbo props..hmmm TU-95 Bear maybe ??
Actually that would look pretty cool..a B-52 fuselage with TU-95 wings and props..counter rotating props are always cool  ;D
You mean something like this;
The wings are off a B-52G and the engines are from a Tu-142 H.

Wardukw

Bloody similar to that Colin mate..yep  ;D  :thumbsup:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

McColm


Wardukw

Was talking to a mate at the same time as writing that message..his name  :lol:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

PR19_Kit

I'm STILL waiting for one of the component kits for this entry to arrive!  :banghead:

It's been well over a week now and it was supposed to be coming First Class. I think I'll be claiming the postage price back...........
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Wardukw

I don't bother with this first class or over night postage anymore Kit...waste of money as nothing arrives when it's ment to now.
It's happened to often now to trust it and it's everywhere not just here .
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

PR19_Kit

I'm on a major catch-up for this GB now, but the 'lost' kit I was waiting for has arrived.

The main components are below............

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I'm not sure which of the escorts I'll use yet, maybe both of them? Who knows, depends how they build really.   
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Gondor

Looking forward to seeing what you do with these  :thumbsup:

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Wardukw

Hell yes with what Gondor said..very much looking forward to this aswell  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .