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B-52Y
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 9:36 PM
Hi all!!!!

I'm watching a show on the History chanel about B-52's, and they mentioned that the first few 52's thatwere build had the pilots sitting in tandem!!...

Has anyone everbuild built a52 like this???

Is this a hard conversion!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 10:44 PM
Not familar with that one Littlemoe. I don't scrach build but would be very interested in any info also on this model B52.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 11:04 PM
I remember seeing a conversion set for a YB-52 in 1/72 a few years ago. I can't remember who made it, or if its still available, but there was one made.
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  • From: Pominville, NY
Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Friday, November 28, 2003 11:09 PM
I dunno if anyone makes a conversion, I imagine there's one out there somewhere. (Gotta be!) But I do know that there's been a fella or two who's built an early BUFF. I've seen one at a show and I also seem to recall there being one on the cover of an IPMS Update or Quarterly (Convention Issue), but I dunno what the year would be. (or if I'm just hallucinating Tongue [:P] )

And actually, if I'm not mistaken, I think that FSM had an article in the past which was either devoted to or included an XB-52 or YB-52. Could be mistaken...

Anyhoo, here's a groovy close-up of Tex Johnston as the GIF in the YB-52:



Click HERE for a larger image.

This and more way-cool images can be found on Boeing's BUFF 50th Anniversary page.


Fade to Black...
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 11:50 PM
why is it called the buff???
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  • From: u.s.a.
Posted by inpw1 on Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:05 AM
i think i saw the same show, and they did say that the first three yb-52's were delivered with a tandem cockpit configuration. As i recall Hap Arnold didnt like it and had it changed preproduction, but they had the first three almost complete so they got delivered with the tandem cockpit.

as for the conversion i dont know about that one.

and the buff thin....i believe it is an acronym for Big Ugly Fat ?@#$&%
could be wrong about that one though. Its always what i believe it stood for. if i am wrong someone correct me please.

jim
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  • From: Boise ID
Posted by chasblake99 on Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:26 AM
Inpw1 is correct about the buff thing. For public consumption the last F was 'fellow' but anybody who worked on theB-52 the F%#@#$% was the correct and affectionate term for it.
Charles  NKAWTG (My KC-135R at RAF Fairfird during Allied Force) Pilots without crew chiefs are nothing but pedestrians with nice sunglasses and a cool jacket. Crew Chiefs RULE!
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:48 AM
i don't thing she's ugly at all!!!!! I think the plane has some sexy lines!!!
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  • From: Manila, Philippines
Posted by shrikes on Saturday, November 29, 2003 11:47 AM
I dunno... the B-52 seems like the kind of plane that mother nature probably wouldn't let off the ground (if she had her way). it's too big and lumbering... like a B-29's older brother on steroids, but not as much steroids as uncle B-36) of course, i'm one to talk... i love seeing them B-17s. Big Smile [:D]

And another thing, how come we don't get the History Chanel in the philippines, damnit! Smile [:)]

-V
Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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  • From: Joisey
Posted by John P on Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:02 PM



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  • From: Central USA
Posted by qmiester on Saturday, November 29, 2003 1:57 PM
Some time back in the mid to late 70's Squadron produced a conversion kit for the Monogram kit - Saw one on eBay a couple of months ago - was going for what I thought was big bucks unfortunatly
Quincy
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  • From: u.s.a.
Posted by inpw1 on Monday, December 1, 2003 10:11 PM
i personaly think the b-52 has a beauty all in itself and is a marvel of modern engineering, but i also think all aircraft of every kind has a beauty and individuality (personality) if you will. guess thats why i have a problem picking a favorite.

by the way john p nice pics of the old bird, definately an unapreciated airplane.

jim
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