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  • B-1 or F-111

    I dont think anyone makes either one of these. Ive only ever seen a large scale balsa B1 ,and dont recall ever seeing an F111 ..sure would like either of them
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    Both are beautiful aircraft. But my choice would be for the F-111.

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    • #3
      A B-1B would be amazing, and a must have. The main gear would be quite difficult to figure out on either model though.

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      • #4
        I think a twin 80mm BONE would be awesome, as well as a single 90mm F-111! We already know Freewing has the swing wing thing figured out. ;)
        Pat

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        • #5
          I don't believe anyone has ever done this sleek beauty in foam but a twin 80mm bifurcated B-1 would be AWESOME!!!

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          Could it ever happen one day? It might not be much more challenging to make than the F-14. I bet Freewing could pull it off.

          How about a TRIPLE dog dare?

          Now they have no choice.... :p

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          • #6
            Originally posted by RCjetdude View Post
            I don't believe anyone has ever done this sleek beauty in foam but a twin 80mm bifurcated B-1 would be AWESOME!!!

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            BAM!

            Could it ever happen one day? It might not be much more challenging to make than the F-14. I bet Freewing could pull it off.

            How about a TRIPLE dog dare?

            Now they have no choice.... :p
            That picture brings back memories of my view out the back of the KC -135.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by crxmanpat View Post
              I think a twin 80mm BONE would be awesome, as well as a single 90mm F-111! We already know Freewing has the swing wing thing figured out. ;)
              True dat! But if you take the F-14 twin 80mm swing-wing as the example, it adds a level of complexity and weight that makes it a niche product. Added to that the premium price and I can see where the sales numbers would not compare to other jets. Any manufacturer, like Freewing, would be a little gun shy to put out another one. I also recall when the first video was put out on the F-14, there were so many warnings and "cautions" about how to fly it that it made me shy away from it.

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              • #8
                I initially thought the same thing about the F-14 but now it seems a lot of people are saying it is a good flying plane. I dunno, it's always nice to dream. As awesome as the BONE is it might have more appeal than you think. Especially since availability is zilch.

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                • #9
                  BONE gets my vote 100%. That's one jet I have been waiting to see in foam (along with my muse the Concorde) for years. If anyone can do it it's Freewing. Make it so boys!
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                  • #10

                    I so need to get back to work on this. 11 foot B-1B, scratch building from 3 view drawings. Power will be quad 90mm 8S. I have the Nacelles made, and the formers cut for them. The fuse will be fiberglass made from the plug that is shown here. I will have to fabricate the landing gear.
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                    • #11
                      You are my hero.
                      My YouTube RC videos:
                      https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda

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                      • #12
                        wow! quad 90s! yes, you need to get back to work on that..as soon as you finish, the foam one will be announced. always happens
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