Check this out. (56K warning)

Cono · Post by **Cono** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:46 pm

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

Kizmet · Post by **Kizmet** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:08 pm

Man that's one serious RC plane.

barely8 · Post by **barely8** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:25 pm

I want one!

Reddog · Post by **Reddog** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:31 pm

me 2 , should only be around what 10-15 k, I'm sure TZ could hook us up with a discount

Tzulscha · Post by **Tzulscha** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:34 pm

Sure! No problems!

Ok let's see, 8 Turbine engines; $3.5k@
Heavy duty servos, power supplies, flap retracts, pressure tanks, fuel tanks, fuel pumps and associated plumbing, reciever and transmitter units, (don't skimp here! You'll want at least 8 channels with this monster!) landing gear setups, (brakes steering geer, retraction mechanisms, wheels and tyres etc.) don't forget those outrigger wheels!
Ok now, the airframe, if you go with a kit, it's faster but more expensive and there may be airframe flaws that you can't see, not likely but possible.
If you build it yourself, you'll need foam (and the tools to work it) fibreglass and epoxy resins (and all the tools), carbon fibre strip and rod stock, spruce spar stock, sheet balsa, glue, paint, tape....

Let's see what else? Oh yeah, you'll want fuel for this big ugly fat fucker, hmm, well, it's relatively cheap, $24.95 a gallon (as opposed to some of the Nitro Methane compounds! They get expensive!), Oh, your gonna need starter gear for this thing too! More batteries, preheater blowers, refueling gear for those thirsty turbines! (8 one gallon onboard tanks! That's about 15 minutes of flying time btw.)

Okay, let's tot that up shall we?
Mumble, mumble, heck you're spending enough, I could probably do 20% off for friends..
Let's see, how does $32,500 sound?
That's WITH the discount of course. Oh, and no tax for out of state sale.
Will that be cash or charge?

Now, who is gonna build it, who is gonna fly it (not ME that's for damn sure!), and who is gonna give up their garage to store it? :lol:

The video was impressive as hell wasn't it?
Man, the guy who did it was pretty impressive, nothing stupid and a very smooth landing. I hope (and expect) that they will film every flight of this monster, because if they fly it, they're gonna crash it eventually :roll:

Howdja like to see one of those things unload over Dusseldorf from the ground? :twisted:

Cono · Post by **Cono** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:55 pm

They stated that it cost around $22,000 with the engines being about 1/2 the cost. It has a 22ft wingspan and takes several people to fly it. With that wingspan, I'd have to take the centerpost out of my garage and will have just enough room to put a tool box with it.

FuelPump · Post by **FuelPump** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:04 am

Wow!
The New Zealand Air Force would kill to have one of those!

barely8 · Post by **barely8** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:32 am

If you build it, I will.....ahhh fahgeddaboutit.
I'll gladly be the Engine Tech and Criew Chief if anyone decides they want to build it.

Anyone have an extra $22K laying around they're not doing anything with?

Charlie3 · Post by **Charlie3** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:05 am

wonder if they had to rent the entire airport to do that?

can't imagine them wanting to risk that thing with real planes in the area

FuelPump · Post by **FuelPump** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:12 am

I'm guessing it's an old de-commissioned runway, used by gliding clubs, ultralights and the like. There are plenty of ex-ww2 airfields like that around England.
No way would they shut down an active airport for RC stuff, I'm guessing. Too expensive.
Still, it does look pretty well maintained. No weeds, strong linemarking, grass has been cut.

Cono · Post by **Cono** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:13 am

An update on that RC B52.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxp4qYC9ZtU&mode=related&search=b52%20bomb%20

Charlie3 · Post by **Charlie3** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 11:26 am

lol tz called it!

leaves you wondering if it landed in somebody's nearby pool

if it did what kind of insurance claims got filed?!!

Homeowner: goddam B-52 just ripped a hole in meh roof

Insurance dude: teh?

Cono · Post by **Cono** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:51 pm

Did you notice the erratic flight after takeoff. Obviously, some N00B was flying it.

It just goes to show, you NEVER let a N00B fly your ride. :lol: