1/6th scale B26 Flak Bait takes to the air!!

[peter]

ok not the real one but a 1/6th flying scale model Impressive!!

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?p=1760636#post1760636

Last edited by peter on Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:16 am, edited 1 time in total.

[Bear]

That is fantastic!!

[Pogmusic]

Awesome!

[Jerry O'Neill]

One of the former pilot's of "Flak-Bait", Sherman Best, has been involved with the builder of this aircraft since the beginning. That's why it's painted as "Flak-Bait".

i've seen this going together for a few years and am surprised it just flew!
How cool s that!
Jerry

[Craig59]

...or you can go flying with it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwxsPA5nm8I&feature=related

The detail in the gear, flaps, rivet detail, and weathered paint are simply amazing.

[C VEICH]

The entire process of construction, from the start of the project in 2003 to delivery to the owner last year, can be seen at the link below for anyone interested.

http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/for ... D=424&PN=1

[peter]

Yes the weathered paint job really makes it for me!

[DLSheley]

The thread title made me think someone was getting a B-26 back in the air!

[peter]

I tweaked the title to reflect that it is a model.

[DLSheley]

I was just joking, shoulda been clearer on my part too.

[C VEICH]

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[Jerry O'Neill]

I remember Sherman Best a few years back showing me the intricate landing gear built by someone in the U.S. They sent it to Sherman, who sent it on to the builder in the UK as a "gift" so they wouldn't have to pay the import taxes!
jerry