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A
pair of Boeing B-52 models built and flown by John Pearson.
The smaller, silver model is built for PSS from the Ron Greenwood
plans and uses conventional balsa construction.
The larger model is designed by John and is constructed mainly from
pink foam and covered in glass. It uses the Clark Y wing
section and has an AUW of 27.5lbs. Engine nacelles are
designed to knock off if required on landing. |
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Terry Lidstone's
beautifully finished 108" span Boeing B-52, built from the
Simon Cocker plan pack.
Note the scale wheels - the
model can be flown with or without these fitted. |
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Large scale Boeing B-52 with the X-15
rocket ship stowed under the starboard wing. This model was
designed and built by Simon Cocker in 1988.
The model has a wingspan of 153" and
weighs in at 23lbs, whilst maintaining an impressive wing loading of
18.4 oz/sq. ft. Construction is mostly veneered foam.
The X-15 was successfully launched from the
mother ship using radio control and could be flown to ground by
another modeller. |
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A great flying shot of Simon Cocker's smaller 108" span Boeing
B-52, seen over the sea off the Great Orme, Llandudno.
All white foam and veneer in
construction, the model weighs 12lbs and uses the Eppler 205
wing section.
It is fitted with large flaps which enhance the
flight characteristics in light lift. |
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Simon Cocker seen here
on the Lleyn Peninsula with his O/D 108" Boeing B-52.
Engine nacelles are designed to knock off in
the event of landing in long grass or heather.
Air Whistles are fitted to the
underside of this model providing a realistic jet sound - so you
always know when there's another high speed, low altitude bombing run
on its way! |
