old bird

I too have been watching the progress as CPT NJ works on this plane. Two things stand out, first that this magnificent work of art is being built primarily of styrofoam. And secondly that in spite of all the scale detail that NJ has built into the plane, it is coming out light.
Light meaning it is going to fly, and fly well.

I am trying to upload some more pictures of some of the scale details, so far no go.

Best regards from old bird.

old bird

Try again.

old bird

And some more

cpt nj

Hello Mariner fans I've started this model in the winter of 2007 from Keith sparks plans.I've had major mod"s to do to make this bird a true 1/12th scale flying replica, from lengthening the wing from 100" to118" using a N A C A 2812 wing cord,adding flaps ,trim tabs and modifing the nacells to get the correct shape at the rear of them. The bow and the bow turret was very carefuly thought out ,being highly visibel location and having alot of glass area. Three pair of 12th scale 50. cals had to be fabricated for the tail top and bow. The bomb sight doors under the bow turret are usually never put on the models I've seen. The windows are cut from1/8th plexi glass. This PBM has JATO located at the rear waist doors like on the real one. Still need to cut my wing s and make new engine cowls. I've been working on other projects too like modifying Cowboylifesavers P-51Strega coversion,cropping wings,making the ridge back, mounting the keleo exhaust and engine and landing gear and don't forget the fiberglass.Check it out. For those of you who have never had the pleasure of working with foam construction I don't recomend this model as a first endever with foam,allthough foam can be forgiving this bird dos'nt have one straight line in it !

kormak

Norm, bet u dont have the guts to fly it!

cpt nj

Words of wisdom to all haters. We builders that post on RCU like maintain a professional veneer, so try to refrane from being negative or insulting on our posted threads . I strongly encourage you to focus your energy on your own projects and or flying skills . After all life is too short ,so make the best of your time .
Happy flying NJ

cpt nj

SeahawkBG

Great, exelent job and wonderful pictures! Thanks!

http://rc-bulgaria.com/index.php?topic=600.0

cpt nj

Hello Dok . Thank's for the complement ,I think that you are my first European fan. Thats so cool I'm famous half way around the world. lol

Happy flying NJ

derek_s

That is just unreal work. Hope to see a flight video?

marecisko

Did you finished project?