New "Flak-Bait" question
Sat May 10, 2008 12:19 pm
Is "Flak-Bait" still at NASM in DC? or have they pulled her display and started packing her to go to USAFM yet?
The reason I am asking is that I am still working on the B-26 radio shelves- which I need for Reading in about a month, and was considering a run down there to do some rough measuring, also I need to know how the shelves themselves were attached to the uprights & bulkhead. I am assuming countersunk rivets, as all the F.B. pics I have appear smooth at the junctions, and I doubt they would have welded them.
I have a whole bunch of pics(thanks guys!) but I still can't tell dimensions that well, and want it to appear as though we had removed a radio rack from a "hangar queen" and brought it into operations as a radio setup, so I need better dims.
Thanks!
Robbie
The reason I am asking is that I am still working on the B-26 radio shelves- which I need for Reading in about a month, and was considering a run down there to do some rough measuring, also I need to know how the shelves themselves were attached to the uprights & bulkhead. I am assuming countersunk rivets, as all the F.B. pics I have appear smooth at the junctions, and I doubt they would have welded them.
I have a whole bunch of pics(thanks guys!) but I still can't tell dimensions that well, and want it to appear as though we had removed a radio rack from a "hangar queen" and brought it into operations as a radio setup, so I need better dims.
Thanks!
Robbie
Sat May 10, 2008 12:32 pm
The final fate of Flak Bait is still in question, but she is still in D.C. As far as I know nothing is being packed up. Taigh on here and I talked about this in another thread, but no matter which of us are correct, it is safe to say that nothing is being packed up.
Sat May 10, 2008 7:26 pm
Robbie
- Not sure if I can help with dimensions but if you need specific pictures. I live in the DC metro area and while it may take me a few weeks I can get down there via a simple Metro ride and take some photos if you need them. Not sure what there reaction would be if I walked in there with a tape measure (considered a terrorist weapon according to the TSA last time I tried to fly with one in my bag and had to through it away
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Steve S
- Not sure if I can help with dimensions but if you need specific pictures. I live in the DC metro area and while it may take me a few weeks I can get down there via a simple Metro ride and take some photos if you need them. Not sure what there reaction would be if I walked in there with a tape measure (considered a terrorist weapon according to the TSA last time I tried to fly with one in my bag and had to through it away
)
Steve S
Sat May 10, 2008 8:32 pm
It might be difficult to get close enough to FB to take measurements. I believe she's behind plexiglas barricades, with another hunk of plexi covering the open end of the radio room. Even if you could get permission, I doubt they'd want to remove all the barricades for you.
You might actually have better luck contacting the folks at NMUSAF..I know it's against the rules, but found if you go there on a weekday when it's quiet, you can sometimes get a docent to let you behind the barricades..I got full coverage of the B-26G wheel wells & bombay, but was in a hurry and didn't have time to stick my camera into the radio room.
You might also try Kermit Weeks, or Pima or MAPS..although their Marauders are early B-26s (pre-letter suffix) so I don't know how different the radio rooms are.
SN
You might actually have better luck contacting the folks at NMUSAF..I know it's against the rules, but found if you go there on a weekday when it's quiet, you can sometimes get a docent to let you behind the barricades..I got full coverage of the B-26G wheel wells & bombay, but was in a hurry and didn't have time to stick my camera into the radio room.
You might also try Kermit Weeks, or Pima or MAPS..although their Marauders are early B-26s (pre-letter suffix) so I don't know how different the radio rooms are.
SN
Sat May 10, 2008 11:23 pm
I would try MAPS first. Since they are restoring their bird they likely have blueprints of the aircraft. They could likely provide you with a copy of those blueprints for the radio racks for you to make exact replicas. Especially if you offer to make a small donation for their efforts.
Ryan
Ryan
Sun May 11, 2008 1:49 am
rwdfresno wrote:I would try MAPS first. Since they are restoring their bird they likely have blueprints of the aircraft. They could likely provide you with a copy of those blueprints for the radio racks for you to make exact replicas. Especially if you offer to make a small donation for their efforts.
Ryan
MAPS? Who are they, and how do I contact them?
Thanks!
Robbie
Sun May 11, 2008 1:50 am
MAPs is in Akron, OH. Millitary Aircraft preservation Society. Tey are restoring a B-26 marauder to static condition, and are doing amazing work. They have a web site.
Sun May 11, 2008 2:51 am
mustangdriver wrote:They have a web site.
Jeez MD, take a moment and get him an address. Phone# here, and Robbie can do the rest by snail mail or web...
www.mapsairmuseum.org
Sun May 11, 2008 1:27 pm
HA HA I was going to, and my internet gave out. Wireless on the road is giving me a little problem. 
Sun May 11, 2008 2:30 pm
mustangdriver wrote:HA HA I was going to, and my internet gave out. Wireless on the road is giving me a little problem.
I hate it when that happens!
Sun May 11, 2008 8:59 pm
No really!!! I keep having to ajust the settings on this thing. It sucks.
Sun May 11, 2008 9:17 pm
Just let me know what you need, I'm a member and I'm there usually every Saturday. 
Tue May 13, 2008 10:41 pm
Ace- Thanks! Sent you a PM with details. 
Robbie
Robbie
Sun May 18, 2008 8:09 pm
Ace- Any luck Saturday?
Thanks!
Robbie
Thanks!
Robbie