Planebuilder62 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Hi there A few years ago I built the B-36 FIghter CONveyer using a Monogram B-36 and an Italeri Thunderflash. An interesting concept for lomg range reconnaissence that required the B-36 to transport the Thunderflash part of the way to the target, release it and then allow the Thuderflash to dock onto a trapeze sytem and be recovered. This was done afew times back in the 1950`s. When fully loaded there was 6’’ of ground clearance to the Thunderflash fuel tanks. The other clearance problem was resolved after take off by lowering the Thunderflash on its trapeze so the B-36 undercarriage could be retracted. The B-36 needed the bomb bay opening up in size and supports making. Various antenna were scratch built. The Thunderflash was bult out of the box with the stabilisers on the tails drooped to fit the bomb bay. A lot of Alclad was used for painting this. The B-36 was put on an office chair and rotated for painting because of its size. Warbird decals were used for the B-36. Here are the pictures. Regards Toby 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angell328 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 What a beast! Got one in the loft awaiting the space to put it when built. Wonderful finish and a nice addition of the Thunderflash to model a part of history when it seemed like anything goes. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Holy cow, what an absolute beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 What a super build Toby. I always have respect for the guys who take on these massive builds and produce absolute works of art. The logistics of having something so big on the workbench and then storing/displaying the piece would be a challenge for me! I really like the different shades of Alclad that you have used, helps to break up the overall size and adds more interest to the aircraft. The FICON concept was really wild looking back!! I have an AC-119K in the stash and I think that display wise this is the biggest that I could go to. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Excellent build and 'conversion' Toby I built my FiCon about a trillion years ago - back in the 1980's when the kit first came out:- http://www.flankers-site.co.uk/modl_ficon.htm I made a 'working' trapeze for the RF-84K Recce Fighter and mounted the GRB-36D as if in flight - with the RF-84K suspended beneath it. I was on a 'parasite fighter' kick at the time - and built the Soviet 'Zveno-1' http://vvs.hobbyvista.com/Modeling/Tupolev/TB-1/Duffy/index.php and the Zveno-6 'Aviamatka' :- http://vvs.hobbyvista.com/Modeling/Tupolev/TB-3/Duffy/index.php I was also planning a B-50 with straight-winged F-82G's mounted on the wingtips (Project Tom-Tom) - and a B-29 with an XF-85 Goblin in the bomb-bay - but never got around to building them. The whole subject of 'parasites' or 'piggy backs' is fascinating - there are quite a few out there and you could build up quite a collection of models Stay Safe Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 The Monogram B-36 is a nice kit and it's huge! Excellent work on the conversion to parasite fighter carrier. Gives you something truly unique in your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Amazing - kudos on the precision engineering, getting that ground clearance to be just so must have taken a fair bit of pencil sucking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Thats brilliant mate, good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Excellent job on the FICON conversion and the Alclad finish That's not the easiest to do on this aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 She's a monster, isn't she. I've not gone the FICON route, but all that NMF and stencils are a real challenge. I'm only left the final details now. At least it can be done without permanently attaching the wings. Makes it so much easier to store and transport. I do have a final home for mine in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Lovely build as expected Toby. Looking forward to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Wow!!!! This is IMPRESSIVE!!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 That is one impressive model build! I am in awe! Superb alclad painting on that! The ground clearance of those tanks on the Thunderflash/Streak was minimal at best of times & looks like you've got it just right. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Wow! A massive undertaking and you pulled it off superbly! You need to buy shares in Alclad, I daresay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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