harv Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Greetings all. I'm in planning stages for this for Nooga Nationals next year. When Germany bombed Pearl Harbor. This should fit right in. Long range bomber 229 ! It will be some time before I start this ( still need to get to the B25H). But I'm excited about this ! So here is a very simple mock up. Hope you like it and let me know your ideas about this. I still need two German under wing fuel tanks , if anyone can help, let me know......Harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Looking interesting 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Squirrel, there over there..........squirrel......... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hi Harv, interesting project, but a HO-229 as long range bomber is very 'what if', but hey, why not. The projected capacity was a max payload of 1000 kg, with the extra fuel needed, they woul have to throw peanuts at Pearl Harbour. But 'what if' it was peace and the German pilots just wanted to have a Mai Tai on Hawaii . You could add a fuel nozzle for in air refueling made by a ME-323 Gigant. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 ThanksRob. I was toying with a refueling probe of some sort. Any pics ? Sent you a text Martin...........Harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Oh right LOL, message answered, The fuel tanks won't be a problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Harv Holy Smokes, what a great project. Can't wait for you to dig in and start building Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 My vision of what it might look like........Harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Ok, here is the deal. If you know me, you know I'm a very slow builder. Again, I'm thinking of putting the B-25 on the back burner and start on this because I want it done for the nats next year. I have most I need to build it except for external gas bags. But I want the big ones like on the maritime B110D3. Would anyone have them to trade or sell ? Also toying with a mid air refueling tube. Any ideas ? TIA..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 No ideas on what you want, Harv - but NOW is the time to paint the interior color on the body panels! (Ask me how I know...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Thanks Bill !.....harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I would go all Barf Wader style 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 27, 2018 Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2018 Harv, I think it’s a great idea, IF you can pull it off in time. Except for the 2 seat conversion, a straight OOB build would be very doable. I’m not sure I’d be leaving panels off though, as that adds time and complexity. Build it buttoned up except for the open pit and you’ll make it. Just don’t chase squirrels on this, and you’ll need to start this RIGHT NOW. Good luck man, Seriously. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 Thanks Ern. No, nothing open, just the pit and wheel wells of course. The B 25 is already put back in the box and put away. The Mystery Ship is on the bench. Been looking af the destrucions.....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 27, 2018 Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2018 Start building and don’t stop till you’re done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 Sir, yes sir......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 27, 2018 Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2018 Now get with it, airman! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Wow, Harv... I never expected something like this. I would think the fuel probe would be very simple, you know, fixed with a aerodynamic fairing. Placed so the pilot can see it really well: I think if you went with a straight one, someone might confuse it with a pitot tube. Good luck, bro... wanna see it come together. Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Harv Realistic and the right decision: the Buff needed to be regulated to the back burner, allowing all your building time to be devoted to the HO229 Mystery Ship. I’m with Ernie and closing up the panels will save countless construction hours and help get this build across the line without panic as the Nats draws near. Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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