1/8th scale B-1B
04-25-2010, 09:07 PM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
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That looks awesome!!!! But I know you didn't just put the wings on and not sweep them back, where's those pictures!!!! What an amazing project!
That looks awesome!!!! But I know you didn't just put the wings on and not sweep them back, where's those pictures!!!! What an amazing project!
04-26-2010, 10:06 AM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
ORIGINAL: Hustler58
Sweep the wings back but it became tail heavy and we didn't want to scratch the paint. Will take some more pictures tomorrow. Butch
ORIGINAL: LGM Graphix
That looks awesome!!!! But I know you didn't just put the wings on and not sweep them back, where's those pictures!!!! What an amazing project!
That looks awesome!!!! But I know you didn't just put the wings on and not sweep them back, where's those pictures!!!! What an amazing project!
Gotcha,
so in flight, will the CG move back far enough that with the wings swept it remains balanced, or have you got a moveable weight in the airplane for when the wings go back (sorry if that was mentioned before, I've followed this thread, but it's so much to take in, I don't remember everything that's been discussed)
Awesome project, definitely one that I want to try to get down to for the maiden!
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04-26-2010, 10:56 AM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Right now there is no equipment inside, no radio, engines, bombs, servos or anything, just the shell they are trying to get to Dyess with for display. Any plane in this condition wil be off balance until the inards are installed. I am going to guess that Bob and Butch will put some weight up front so they can swing the wings while on display. Give the boys some time to finish the plane before speculating what is and what is not going to happen. They do have a plan and right now it is to display their B-1 at Dyess. They still have a bunch of work to do before then such as painting the wings and other details (cockpit, markings and stuff) and attaching the engine pods. The wings you see are just mock ups with a foam spar, the actual wings will have the moulded spar and probably weigh just a bit more.
04-26-2010, 10:59 AM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
ORIGINAL: skylarkmk1
Right now there is no equipment inside, no radio, engines, bombs, servos or anything, just the shell they are trying to get to Dyess with for display. Any plane in this condition wil be off balance until the inards are installed. I am going to guess that Bob and Butch will put some weight up front so they can swing the wings while on display. Give the boys some time to finish the plane before speculating what is and what is not going to happen. They do have a plan and right now it is to display their B-1 at Dyess.
Right now there is no equipment inside, no radio, engines, bombs, servos or anything, just the shell they are trying to get to Dyess with for display. Any plane in this condition wil be off balance until the inards are installed. I am going to guess that Bob and Butch will put some weight up front so they can swing the wings while on display. Give the boys some time to finish the plane before speculating what is and what is not going to happen. They do have a plan and right now it is to display their B-1 at Dyess.
04-26-2010, 01:02 PM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Looks like the flat clearcoat that Bob is using, if applied too heavy, gets too glossy. Same with the PPG 2060.
But this current finish should offer a nice base for weathering, etc.
Looking good guys. Good luck with the public display at Dyess!
But this current finish should offer a nice base for weathering, etc.
Looking good guys. Good luck with the public display at Dyess!
04-26-2010, 08:26 PM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
ORIGINAL: skylarkmk1
Right now there is no equipment inside, no radio, engines, bombs, servos or anything, just the shell they are trying to get to Dyess with for display. Any plane in this condition wil be off balance until the inards are installed. I am going to guess that Bob and Butch will put some weight up front so they can swing the wings while on display. Give the boys some time to finish the plane before speculating what is and what is not going to happen. They do have a plan and right now it is to display their B-1 at Dyess. They still have a bunch of work to do before then such as painting the wings and other details (cockpit, markings and stuff) and attaching the engine pods. The wings you see are just mock ups with a foam spar, the actual wings will have the moulded spar and probably weigh just a bit more.
Right now there is no equipment inside, no radio, engines, bombs, servos or anything, just the shell they are trying to get to Dyess with for display. Any plane in this condition wil be off balance until the inards are installed. I am going to guess that Bob and Butch will put some weight up front so they can swing the wings while on display. Give the boys some time to finish the plane before speculating what is and what is not going to happen. They do have a plan and right now it is to display their B-1 at Dyess. They still have a bunch of work to do before then such as painting the wings and other details (cockpit, markings and stuff) and attaching the engine pods. The wings you see are just mock ups with a foam spar, the actual wings will have the moulded spar and probably weigh just a bit more.
I wasn't speculating anything at all, I am fully aware of the state that the airplane is in. I was simply asking a question in regards to the airplane and it's aerodynamics. Does the CG move back with the wings so that no change in weight is necessary, or will there be a shifting weight in the airplane. I don't for one second think that they haven't figured all of this out. I was just curious. When the wings sweep back the MAC is obviously different, I was just wondering how it affects the actual balance of the airplane from straight out to swept back. It's a lot of weight that will be moving backwards, but I also understand that as the wing sweeps, it acts more like a delta and the balance point will change then too.
04-26-2010, 08:34 PM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
ORIGINAL: Hustler58
New video ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd689...os=f8KQlAZKXCg Took 6 hours to load ! Damn !
New video ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd689...os=f8KQlAZKXCg Took 6 hours to load ! Damn !
This project is amazing, thank you for doing all the video's! I know how hard it is just to do a project but to make all the video's and document it, my hat is off to you guys! What a total work of art!
04-27-2010, 05:39 AM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
If Bob had a bit of help like these guys he'd be flying this weekend 
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[link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKnsyYbfC60]2.5 minutes to build a jet.[/link]
...[link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKnsyYbfC60]2.5 minutes to build a jet.[/link]
04-27-2010, 05:47 AM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Here is a link about the true story of the Star of Abilene. The first B1 that arrived at Dyess was actually the first Test Bed aircraft. The first production B1 that was to be the first to arrive at Dyess had engine problems and never made it until a few weeks later.
[link=http://www.reporternews.com/news/2010/apr/24/star-of-abilene-missed-unveiling/]Star of Abilene[/link]
Butch and Bob that B-1 is awesome, the craftsmanship is second to none. If I did a little better planning on my part I could have flown into Abilene from AZ to see the Bomber and meet the legends behind this machine and of course see the Thunderbirds
[link=http://www.reporternews.com/news/2010/apr/24/star-of-abilene-missed-unveiling/]Star of Abilene[/link]
Butch and Bob that B-1 is awesome, the craftsmanship is second to none. If I did a little better planning on my part I could have flown into Abilene from AZ to see the Bomber and meet the legends behind this machine and of course see the Thunderbirds
04-27-2010, 07:57 PM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
ORIGINAL: LGM Graphix
This project is amazing, thank you for doing all the video's! I know how hard it is just to do a project but to make all the video's and document it, my hat is off to you guys! What a total work of art!
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New video ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd689...os=f8KQlAZKXCg Took 6 hours to load ! Damn !
New video ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd689...os=f8KQlAZKXCg Took 6 hours to load ! Damn !
This project is amazing, thank you for doing all the video's! I know how hard it is just to do a project but to make all the video's and document it, my hat is off to you guys! What a total work of art!
04-27-2010, 09:04 PM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Local media coverage on the event this week.
http://www.reporternews.com/news/news/b1-anniversary/
What a week to be in Abilene, Texas USA.
Have a great showing at Dyess Bob and Butch!
http://www.reporternews.com/news/news/b1-anniversary/
What a week to be in Abilene, Texas USA.
Have a great showing at Dyess Bob and Butch!
04-28-2010, 06:53 PM
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Hi Butch. could you tell me the exact amount of spending to build this airplane? ...if possible
other question, I have heard "that this airplane after a few flights and presentation to the public will be donated to # 111 bomber squadron and true or is a false news?
other question, I have heard "that this airplane after a few flights and presentation to the public will be donated to # 111 bomber squadron and true or is a false news?
