caudleryan Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) I'm looking for any info or pics on this paticular B-52. All I have been able to find is one pic on airliners.net. http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/B...948535d509dcb8d Any and all info is greatly appreciated. I have been wanting to make a model of this bird. Thanks in advance. RYAN. Edited July 22, 2009 by caudleryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I have seen a book with it in there. It was used to test a ride stability system. http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheet...a.asp?fsID=2637 try googling that and see what else you can come up with hope it helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the likn, Richter111. I did a google search and it turned up a couple of good pictures, but most of them were of the boom and not the strakes or what ever you call them. It doesn't look too hard to modify the Monogram BUFF but I don't know if the D model differed much from the E model. Is there anyone who can tell me the difference? Thanks in advance as always. RYAN. Edited July 12, 2009 by caudleryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightmare77 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks for the likn, Richter111. I did a google search and it turned up a couple of good pictures, but most of them were of the boom and not the strakesor what ever you call them. It doesn't look too hard to modify the Monogram BUFF but I don't know if the D model differed much from the E model. Is there anyone who can tell me the difference? Thanks in advance as always. RYAN. VERY COOL LOOKING!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I bet if you post to Yardbird, he would be able to fill you in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDWMatt Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks for the likn, Richter111. I did a google search and it turned up a couple of good pictures, but most of them were of the boom and not the strakesor what ever you call them. It doesn't look too hard to modify the Monogram BUFF but I don't know if the D model differed much from the E model. Is there anyone who can tell me the difference? Thanks in advance as always. RYAN. D's and E's are externally identical, differing only in avionics. However, the NB-52E required additional electrical power, so had the engine-driven alternators installed instead of the normal bleed-air driven alternators mounted in the fuselage. Therefore, the cowlings have the bulged external alternator fairings like a B-52F or G (in fact, the engine installation on the NB-52E was sourced from an F). The engine installation also has a different oil cooler arrangement, without the oil cooler in the center of the inlet. So, you would need to source a new set of engines or modify the Monogram engines. You could probably use the engines from the AMT/Italeri B-52G (they're the right style), or Daniel Phelps (Golden Dragon/BUFFMaster/Superbug/whatever) was supposed to do some F-model engines in resin, but I don't know what the status of those are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the info. I just have to find a Monogram BUFF, now. RYAN. Edited July 13, 2009 by caudleryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'll take some photos of mine, which I built 4 or 5 years ago... I also have some more pics of the real a/c somewhere... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 That would be perfect! Thanks! I would love to see your model! RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Photos of my model to follow...as soon as I can find them... Edited July 27, 2009 by UKPonchoMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks for posting those pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) ... Edited July 27, 2009 by UKPonchoMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostbase Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Just a quick note - I don't know who originally took them so I really ought to put a caveat to that effect on the website!! Good idea on the caveat! Have to say that I am very surprised at a reputable organisation such as the IPMS UK posting copyrighted photos on their webpages, providing a download function as well is just plain cheek! Oh well, going to take it up with them direct :) Michael Edit: Linky to a better full size photo: http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/B...ress/0658290/L/ Edited July 24, 2009 by Ghostbase Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Now resolved - it hadn't even occurred to me that it was breaching copyright... Edited July 24, 2009 by UKPonchoMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostbase Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yes, very swiftly resolved indeed, credit for that to the IPMS UK SIG concerned. Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 We're all here because we share a common interest and I for one will always play fair! I'm also involved in the American car scene here in the UK and have ended up taking a back seat as a result of far too much foul play - at the end of the day, life's too short and there's no reason why we can't all get on and apologise for our mistakes Michael - thanks for pointing this out! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 These should get you started...NB-52E gallery Photos of my model to follow! Is that gallery still accesable? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mig23 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Is that gallery still accesable? Well I can't get to it - can you ? Haydn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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