Umm, not entirely, I dont like that rendition. Mine will be closer to what it originally looks like. i dont mean to take away from someones concept, it does look pretty cool…
Yeah buffjock,
I googled ‘old dog’ and that’s what I got. The bird your building is hard to source as it was only conceptual, I can’t find an image of it yet, but I know I saw something a while back with 4 mounted turbofans, mind you, it was just a late model BUFF with new engines.
Update: I found a book with an EB-52:
So I’m guessing that’s the source, now I’m trying to find the book.
It’s rainin’ crater eggs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sks6D2l8erA
Dom
BUFF STUFF:
Shissh Kabob…I found it:
source: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rez.manzoori/fakes/fakes.htm
So, that may be a Photoshopped image, but it gives us an idea of what it might look like.
Here’s a real test platform:
That engine produces 40,000 lbs of thrust…
Dom
After Russ finishes his D-model, here’s his next project:
That shouldn’t take too long! [:D]
That 4 engine was photoshopped. Second photo is of B52E 57-0119. There was talk and a study done on B-52 Re- engine in the early 90s. that was with the Roll Royce RB-211-535 series. There has never been a 4 engine BUFF Though there was one with 6 engines. Anyone know which one it was?? i have some pics…
Russ, I started my Bear H today along with the EB-52. Pics will be posted to Flikr in the next day ot so.
That is all, Basher Five-Two over and out…
Augh! [:D] [bnghead]
Cool! Looking forward to seeing your progress, Allen.
Here’s another reason I should’ve went into the Air Force.
A question from the uneducated, I know it’s not a stupid question. What do you mean by " in the Buff"?
And since there is no time limit, sign me up. Don’t know which kit, just that it will be 1 72 scale. Hmmm, it can go with my Gato sub lol
I’m not a fan of the modern jets, but I like the 52. Just thought. I could start a collection of Bombers The 17s, 24s, 25s, 26s, 29s, 36s, 52s. I know I’m missing a couple that never made it into the air. Anyhow, that would be one heck of a GB LOL
Thanks
Ken Worth
Ken:
Way back when, someone called the B-52 a “Big Ugly Fat F*****”, and that was translated by Boeing to read “Big Ugly Fat Fellow”
Welcome to the thread, and it is always a pleasure looking for a BUFF to build.
A relative splurged on me, and got me a 1/72 Skipjack for Christmas. What I asked for was the Gato, man, I can’t get mad at a person who confuses the two![:)]
Dom
Oh okay, BUFF huh LOL
Dom - was just surprised, you signed me up before I finished editing post LOL
I second that, I saw some Bear pics a while back, a super-detailer’s dream.
“Just the Bear facts, Ma’am”:
Dom
LOL;
Hey Ken,
Are you a rig driver, I have my license but got an office job…
Always wanted to do long haul between Ontario and California.
You know, with a name like yours, the rig drivers might buy you a beer[B]
Dom
Dom - I wanted to drive, but hurt my back before I had a chance I’m on SS Disibility. So, now I do plastic 18 wheelers.
My last name isn’t Worth, but my 1st name is Ken. I picked up the “Worth” nick at CTEMBC forum website. I’m also building Lisa Kelly’s Kenworth in 25 scale from Ice Road Truckers.
That’s not a “no”.
So when do you start?[;)]
The next time I turn 40 [:D]. Seriously, that is a nice looking H model…hmmmm
Darn, [:(] I found the perfect nose art for my 52 “SAC TIME” She’s nude, oh well there are others that are wearing some clothes. I guess it wouldn’t be a good idea for other displays as well, not just here LOL
cue the Arnold Horshack imitaton…
I DO I DO!!
I had thought of joining this BUFF GB and building that very B-52 (XB-52 49-0230).
Late in its career, the XB-52 flew with two P & W J-75’s.
Looking like an overgrown B-47, I really wanted to build this BUFF, but I’ve just moved from AZ to TN and everything is pretty much packed away. I may dig out a ‘D’ that is constructed but needs a new paint job. I have had it since just after high school, (I’m 47 now…) and it has been through a LOT. It is now in “flight” configuration with the gear and bomb doors all shut, but needing finishing and detailing with Phase V and other things to make it more correct. That shouldn’t take much digging through boxes to find all I need.
I had asked Allen earlier by email about the command shields on the XB below. Does anyone have any idea what shields they would be, nose under “Stratofortress” and tail centered in the orange stripe. Anyone? I will build this configuration eventually when I get settled.
I DO! I meant to post as a reply, but my post ended up as a new one on page 3.
Wynder,
Thanks for that pic, that is one very cool looking BUFF, and yes, looks like a B-47 on steroids alright.
Refurbishing a beloved BUFF is definitely a good idea, I am partial to airplanes with a bit of history, and really like putting them back into commission, so I’ll put you down for that.
Please send us some pics of what she looks like now, I would love to see them.
Dom