B52 Model

[clicker]

Ok, slightly off topic but thought you guys might like to see this.

A video of a B52 RC controlled model with a wingspan of 22ft (1/5 scale).

According to the mate who sent me the link its flown by more than one person and took over 2 years to build.

The only thing that didnt look real to me was the lack of smoke pouring out of the back. :ok:

Cheers Clicker

http://www.mcgirt.net/RC/VIDEOS/Giant_B52/B52_flight2.wmv

[MightyGem]

There was a mention of this at a Woodvale Rally a couple of years ago. Nice to see it's finished. Look forward to seeing it here sometime.

[BEagle]

Quite amazing! It seems to have pretty good performance as well as looking very realistic, if a bit pitch sensitive?

Any idea how many engines it actually has? I presume rather less than 8?

When I lived down Zum'zett way, that particular Merryfield runway (RW04 back when variation was 10 deg) had a bit of reputation due both to the knot-gobbling effect of the low terrain in the undershoot and the fact that it was only 4200 ft long! Must have been fun for a 208AFS student in a Vampire......

[henry crun]

That download is too big for my dialup, is this the same model ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAWwe474YHk

[BEagle]

Apparently after the first one crashed in Aug 2004 at Barkston Heath, he built another. That too crashed - on a test flight at Cosford in May 2005 . The Large Model Association won't sanction him building another, it seems..... At 300lb and over 100 mph, 2 crashes were enough for them.

And both models were powered by 8 gas turbines!

[spekesoftly]

Such a sad ending (http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/images/b52_crash.jpg) to an amazing model! :uhoh:

BEagle's mention of 8 model gas turbines prompted me to do a little 'searching'. The sophistication and complexity of some of these motors (e.g. Wren and JetCat) is quite outstanding, with a price to match!

[MightyGem]

I wonder if the model version suffers from the same roll limits a la the Fairchild Display crash?

[Sue Vêtements]

The sophistication and complexity of some of these motors (e.g. Wren and JetCat) is quite outstanding, with a price to match!...and I hear they have a lifespan that is far from outstanding. Something like ten hours I heard. That's a hobby that demands dedication






...a word which I cannot say without thinking of Roy Castle :oh:

[SAR Bloke]

Something like ten hours I heard

Whoever told you that was pulling your leg. Typical service interval is around 25 hours or longer. Modern engines will last for years.

Bearing in mind most models only have enough fuel for about 8 minute flights; that equates to over 180 flights between services.

[clicker]

Hello Henry,

Yes thats the same one.

clicker