Oh... My... God... ANT-26 PICTURES!!

If you want an elusive plane, let me tell you about the TB-6, or ANT-26, if you prefer. It was a large bomber planned to be built by Tupolev, with a span of 95 meters. For comparison, the Spruce Goose has a wingspan of just over 106 meters. Twelve engines were to be employed. However, it was passed over in favor of the Pe-8, I believe.

Anyway, it’s been my dream to scratchbuild this monster in 1/72. I could never find any pictures of it, though. ANYWHERE.

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Until now.

http://www.tgplanes.com/Public/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=670&whichpage=1 (About halfway down)

Right about now, I’m probably one of the happiest people on the planet. What a Christmas present!

Happy Holidays, everbody! [party] [8-] [BG]