billn53 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 There's something about multi-engine pusher aircraft and counter-rotating props that stimulates my fancy. And if it's a flying wing, too, it's darn near irresistible! I finished this build in five weeks, which for me is super-fast (my B-58 Hustler took three months), and just in time for this weekend's local show & contest. The WIP can be found here: Significant changes/additions to the Italeri kit: Opened up and deepened the leading edge engine air inlets Added warm air exhaust outlets on the wing trailing edge Added leading edge slots near the wing tips Added gun barrels to all turrets (including the tail "stinger") Added interior details (what little can be seen) Added belly crew access hatch Markings are for a hypothetical in-service production aircraft ca. 1949 NMF created using AK Interactive Xtreme Metal paints On to the pics! Belly turret and crew access hatch: Turbosupercharger exhausts and exhaust stains: Interior details added (pardon the dust): Rear gunner's position and periscope sight: Leading edge engine air inlets: Engine warm air outlets: Leading edge wingtip slots: She's a big aircraft! Thanks for looking! -Bill 65 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Incredible across the board. Love the build and the finished product was well worth the work. I hope it goes well at your show this weekend. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Incredible across the board. Love the build and the finished product was well worth the work. I hope it goes well at your show this weekend. Dennis Thank, Dennis! As for the show, she'll be competing on the same table with my B-58 Hustler. I think they're gonna need a bigger table LOL! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Outstanding completion!! Be sure to have a basket nearby at the show to collect those jaws that drop off once they see these beauties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Fantastic job. A lot of work to get the kit to play ball but the result is well worth it. These are the kits I love building, they need some TLC and we have to either cajole or kick them into submission. Great stuff! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdauben Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, billn53 said: I finished this build in five weeks, which for me is super-fast (my B-58 Hustler took three months), and just in time for this weekend's local show & contest. Is that the HPMS show on Saturday? I was going to try and check that out! Those finished photos are absolutely beautiful, and having followed your WIP thread and knowing how much work it took to get there just makes the finished product all the more amazing! Good luck at the show. Edited August 22, 2019 by mdauben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Excellent job, very convincing detailing and finish. Good luck with your competition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picard Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 A very humble Wow and Blimey from over here in the Malvern Hills Sir. Really enjoyed the build thread, and the end result is quite something, I'm a sucker for natural metal finishes anyway, but she's a very big and beautiful shiny lady indeedy. Nice one. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzemeister Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Would love to see this one next to the Hustler! Sadly I won't be attending the show, so please post some pics if you can. Oh, and again, Sweet! Very Swwweeeeeeeeeeet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 What a great model of this fascinating aircraft! I love unusual innovative constructions. What a pity that it didn't go into service. Your model certainly does! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I saw a lot of this in the WIP forum, but wow the completed project looks phenomenal! Excellent work on the finish, and your added details really make this thing pop. I wish you the best of luck at the contest, at the very least this thing should get plenty of looks! A long time ago, my family bought the jet version for my grandfather, who built it and hung it in his basement ceiling. Safe to say, I’ve got a soft spot for flying wings! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Great looking build. She is an outstanding looking bird! Good luck at the show! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 You've done it again Bill, wonderful model and it will look great next to your Hustler. I will get back to my wings but for now I have just started some century series for the FROG GB. Good luck at the show.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 That really does look excellent. Clean as a whistle and a most impressive finish. Great job Bill! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 That is stunning! What a great build. I hope you do well in the contest this weekend. Fun build to follow too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Sweet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 18 hours ago, Bronzemeister said: Would love to see this one next to the Hustler! Packing up for the show is the first time I've had the two side-by-side. I recall when building the Hustler how impressed I was with her size. But next to the YB-35, she looks like a nimble little fighter! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Whoa! So incredibly cool! 😎 What a job on that monster Bill! Fantastic scale modeling, and I love the pic of the two all boxed up. 👍 Good show and good luck to you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Fantastic Job on both Bill. You definitely must start the YB-49 so you have book ends😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Well, our local show & contest is over for this year. I'm happy to report that my flying wing took a bronze in its category (Multi-Engine Prop, All Scales): but I must admit I'm disappointed my Hustler came home empty-handed. It was in a strange, catch-all category in which supersonic bombers were competing with whirlybirds (LOL!). Anyway, there's always next year. I've had my fill of NMF, it's time for some well-behaved camouflage instead! On with my next project! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Step Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Congratulations I love those oddities that seem to go against all things we believe an a/c should look like! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 A beast decades ahead of its time. Your build looks fantastic and deserves the gong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Eric Mc said: A beast decades ahead of its time. Your build looks fantastic and deserves the gong. Thank you. If nothing else, it was the largest model at the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Well done on the medal, very impressive model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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