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June 01, 2015, 03:44:57 AM Last Edit: March 03, 2018, 12:13:30 PM by sandiego89
B-36 Crop duster

"The Hopper Stopper"

The spring of 1957 bought out some unique weather conditions in the Central Plains of the United States.  Several years of drought were interrupted with a wet winter, then a rapid turn to a warm, dry spring.  These conditions, combined with thousands of farms which had gone untilled due to drought were ripe for a major locust infestation. 

Not since the late 1800's when the Rocky Mountain Locust swarms had turned the skies of the U.S. black with an estimated 12.5 trillion locusts had there been such an infestation.  Entomologists were deep in debate whether this was a mutation of the Rocky Mountain locust, perhaps revived from a dormant, "solitary phase", or a new sub-species. 

While the scientists debated the species origin, the need for action was readily apparent as the new spring crops were quickly overwhelmed with hoards of locusts.  The swarms destroyed hundreds of acres an hour.  Small crop-dusters were rapidly mobilized, but it was realized a massive application would be required to contain the plague before it fully reached the central plains corn and wheat fields.

The Tucson, Arizona based private company, U. S. AIR SPRAY, which was a subsidiary of Mar-Pak, submitted an unsolicited bid to the Department of the Interior to rapidly convert several B-36 bombers to aerial sprayers.  Due to the extreme urgency of the situation, the Department of The Interior was able to persuade the US Air Force and the Department of Defense to release several of the recently retired bombers and to assist with the de-milling of the bombers. All armament and bombing equipment was removed.  The bombers were leased to U. S. AIR SPRAY for a nominal fee.

The company ultimately selected 6 aircraft, with 3 of the 6 acting as spares and remaining in at the boneyard in Tucson.

The aircraft: B-36H, sprayer "47" derived from the original serial number, and nicknamed the "The Hopper Stopper"       

The kit, the venerable 1/72 RB-36 Peacemaker.  I have had this in the stash for sometime.  It is time she sees the light of day.   Converted to a H model with the original long bomb bays.

The box, 1/72 Sea Fury for scale


Opening the box, I'm like a kid at Christmas.....


It is longer than my arm!


Two seat Harrier and SeaFury for scale. 


on the floor of the garage


Horizontal stab....
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Captain Canada

#1
June 01, 2015, 03:47:40 AM
Um, can we see more of that Harrier ?   :thumbsup: :wub:

That thing is huge ! Love the story...can you imagine ? There's a guy on Craigslist selling one across the river that's been started. When I get paid on Friday if it's still around.....

:cheers:
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Mossie

#2
June 01, 2015, 04:05:58 AM
BIG! :o :o :o

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

PR19_Kit

#3
June 01, 2015, 05:04:41 AM
Hehehehehe, I LOVE it!  :thumbsup: :bow:

Those pesky locusts better look out, the 'Magnesium Overcast' is out to get 'em!  ;)
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

#4
June 01, 2015, 05:27:16 AM
Could you imagine a B-36 thundering by at a couple hundred feet? This is awesome!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

PR19_Kit

#5
June 01, 2015, 05:35:09 AM
Quote from: kerick on June 01, 2015, 05:27:16 AM
Could you imagine a B-36 thundering by at a couple hundred feet? This is awesome!

I've seen that more than once.

They used to fly into Brize when we lived in the area and I went over on my bike and sat on the grass by the threshold quite a few times. It's a bit like the start of 'Star Wars' when the MONSTER ship comes over your head, you think the thing just can't be any larger! And the sound track is indescribable, it just goes on and ON!
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

#6
June 01, 2015, 05:39:52 AM
Lucky dog! :mellow:
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

rickshaw

#7
June 01, 2015, 05:58:37 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 01, 2015, 05:35:09 AM
Quote from: kerick on June 01, 2015, 05:27:16 AM
Could you imagine a B-36 thundering by at a couple hundred feet? This is awesome!

I've seen that more than once.

They used to fly into Brize when we lived in the area and I went over on my bike and sat on the grass by the threshold quite a few times. It's a bit like the start of 'Star Wars' when the MONSTER ship comes over your head, you think the thing just can't be any larger! And the sound track is indescribable, it just goes on and ON!

No wonder you're now complaining of hearing problems, Kit!  Between the B-36s, the Rotadyne and other various noisy vehicles, I'm surprised you can still even HEAR!    ;D ;D
How to reduce carbon emissions - Tip #1 - Walk to the Bar for drinks.

Bungle

#8
June 01, 2015, 06:54:57 AM


Ok That's this GB over and done with then, even in the concept stage this has got to be a winner !

Made one of these OOB when the kit first came out - fantastic build loved it but it was just too big.
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." - Julius Henry Marx (Groucho)

PR19_Kit

#9
June 01, 2015, 07:19:29 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on June 01, 2015, 05:58:37 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 01, 2015, 05:35:09 AM
Quote from: kerick on June 01, 2015, 05:27:16 AM
Could you imagine a B-36 thundering by at a couple hundred feet? This is awesome!

I've seen that more than once.

They used to fly into Brize when we lived in the area and I went over on my bike and sat on the grass by the threshold quite a few times. It's a bit like the start of 'Star Wars' when the MONSTER ship comes over your head, you think the thing just can't be any larger! And the sound track is indescribable, it just goes on and ON!

No wonder you're now complaining of hearing problems, Kit!  Between the B-36s, the Rotadyne and other various noisy vehicles, I'm surprised you can still even HEAR!    ;D ;D

Sorry Brian, can you speak up please?  ;D :lol:

Actually my right ear, with the working bionic bits, is really great, no probs at all, but left one, with the NON-working bionic bits, isn't so bad so long as I remember to put my hearing aid in.

And if the batteries aren't flat......  ;)
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

NARSES2

#10
June 01, 2015, 07:27:11 AM
This is already lining up to be "one of those builds"  :bow:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

sandiego89

#11
June 01, 2015, 02:11:28 PM Last Edit: June 01, 2015, 02:15:46 PM by sandiego89
Quote from: Captain Canada on June 01, 2015, 03:47:40 AM
Um, can we see more of that Harrier ?   :thumbsup: :wub:



Captain that would be my Sea Harrier AEW1.  Airborne Early Warning aircraft, a crash program to supply the Falklands task force with much needed AEW support. Podded radar from a F-14.  Was supported by a KGR.3 Harrier with a buddy hose/drouge to top of the AEW1 fuel for extended on-station time.  

She has suffered a bit in storage.  

Was my WHIF debut! 2009. 

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,23478.msg340553.html#msg340553






Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

sandiego89

#12
June 01, 2015, 02:17:01 PM Last Edit: June 01, 2015, 02:18:43 PM by sandiego89
Quote from: kerick on June 01, 2015, 05:27:16 AM
Could you imagine a B-36 thundering by at a couple hundred feet? This is awesome!

Like this?  Lucky beach goers.... ;)

The locusts won't know what hit them.....

Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

zenrat

#13
June 01, 2015, 06:01:55 PM
"The largest model aircraft ever made" as they used to print on the lid.
A holy grail of mine ever since I read that...

I know you're going to do her justice Dave.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

sandiego89

#14
June 01, 2015, 06:42:49 PM
Thanks Rat!  I sure hope I can do it. Did I mention I fear natural metal finishes....

I must say I am very impressed with the kit, and apart from size, it looks rather like a typical kit (famous last words), and not as high a parts count I would have expected.  Nice moldings.  I am still in the pondering/drooling over parts stage, but have jumped in, no turning back - so fear not fellow B-36 fans- bring them out of the stash! I know they are hiding in closets and lofts across our great globe.... :thumbsup:

-Dave
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
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