Muroc Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hello, I finally finished the YRB-49A for the Museum at Edwards AFB. It is a large model with a 2 1/2 foot span. It will be displayed on the "First Flights Wall", which is a 1/72 collection intended to include everything which made its first flight at Edwards. These are all built with blue painted canopies and gear up. The kit started out as a YB-49 by AMT. The conversion replaces the intakes, exhausts, canopy and other parts, while adding the engine pods. The resin set (with decals and vacuformed clear parts) is available for $59 plus postage. The decals are ALPS printed. Production might be slower than I would like. You can contact me at newmanispwest at yahoo dot com. David Muroc Models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 That looks like a most impressive model & very nicely done. Any chance of a photo with something else in to give an idea of size, I'm guessing its not small. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He did say the span is two-and-a-half feet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I read that but being very much a visual person a picture is worth a thousand words to me so I wondered, if it wasn't too onerous for David, to see a picture of it alongside a type that was more familiar too us, would be instructive & illustrative. Of course, if thats a hassle to David, then no problem. I'll do the math. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 How about this: the wing span is about as long as your arm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muroc Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hello, The XB-35/YB-49 are the same wing span as a B-2. They are 30 feet greater in wingspan than a B-29 and 60 feet less than a B-36. The model went to the museum shortly after I finished it. It will be a few months before I can get to the Museum for more photos. Thanks to everyone for looking. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Nicely done David! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 12 hours ago, Slartibartfast said: How about this: the wing span is about as long as your arm. I guess that depends on the extent of your ape factor. You seem determined to spike any attempt on my part to have this illustrated & as it has now flown Davids grasp, at least temporarily, I'm not too concerned about it, by the time he goes to the museum I'll have probably forgot about it, being older than you, though hopefully not bitter. I'm pleased I managed to google it myself without having to be told to. Damn, where are those smile & wink emoticons when you need them. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 No intent to spike your rquest. I was attempting to help you should the builder not provide the extra photos you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Ok, misunderstanding. No probs I hope & apologies to David for encroaching on his thread. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muroc Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 No problems, just hope everyone enjoys the YRB. I tried to shot a taped together YB-49 next to a B-17, but I did not like the photos. I will post more photos at some point. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thanks David, I'd enjoy that but after what've seen on google now with the YB-49 in formation with chase planes, YB-47 etc, I now have a mental picture of just how big they are so don't be going to any hassles on my account please. Much as I'd love to have a crack at something like this, it would be far too big for my cabinet, this must have been a real labour of love on your part. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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