spike7451 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Well,I had partially completed a B1 in 1/72 sitting in the back room so I decided to do something 'different'. "In the late 1970's the US company Rockwell in conjunction with BAe entered into a competition to replace the aging Nimrod MR2.The proposal was to take the existing B1 bomber framework & modify it. Some of the modifications are; Extended cockpit to accomodate a crew of 6 (Pilot & Co-Pilot,Tactical Navigator,ASW operators X2 & a ESM operator and a galley/rest area. Removal of rear bomb bay to accomodate extra fuel & ASW warfare kit Rolls Royce RB-199 engines. Sonobouy launchers fitted to front bomb bay. Extendable MAD boom (as fitted to USN Viking.)The resulting aircraft entered service with 201 Sqn at RAF Kinloss in early 1983 with further Sqns following soon after.The current colour scheme for the aircraft is Hemp upper & LAG lower. Hope you like it so far..... Spike Used some bits from the old Mighty Hunter here.... (Sorry,did'nt realise how out of focus this was....oops) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I like the look and sound of this one, looking good so far Merv Keep the photos commin please matey Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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