Georgia Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Nancy Goldberger, 20MAY2020.
Personnel at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, volunteer to assemble a giant model of the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS), 20MAY2020.
Georgia Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Nancy Goldberger, 20MAY2020.
Georgia Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Nancy Goldberger, 20MAY2020.
The official reason for the giant model is “to inspire pride”.
Georgia Air National Guard photo by Master Sergeant Nancy Goldberger, 20MAY2020.
U.S. MARINES USE ‘FAKE NEWS’ MIG-23
RETIRED USN CRAFTSMAN RECALLS DAYS OF BEING PAID TO BUILD GIANT MODEL PLANES!
However a reduced scale model of the Full Scale Wind Tunnel was also built: “The excellent energy ratio obtained in the new wind tunnel of the California Institute of Technology suggests that before proceeding with our full scale tunnel design, we ought to investigate the effect on energy ratio of such factors as: 1. Small included angle for the exit cone; 2. Carefully designed return passages of circular section as far as possible, without sudden changes in cross sections; 3. Tightness of walls. It is believed that much useful information can be obtained by building a model of about 1/16 scale, that is, having a closed throat of 2 ft. by 4 ft. The outside dimensions would be about 12 ft. by 25 ft. in plan and the height 4 ft. Two propellers will be required about 28 in. in diameter, each to be driven by direct current motor at a maximum speed of 4500 R.P.M. Provision can be made for altering the length of certain portions, particularly the exit cone, and possibly for the application of boundary layer control in order to effect satisfactory air flow. This model can be constructed in a comparatively short time, using 2 by 4 framing with matched sheathing inside, and where circular sections are desired they can be obtained by nailing sheet metal to wooden ribs, which can be cut on the band saw. It is estimated that three months will be required for the construction and testing of such a model and that the cost will be approximately three thousand dollars, one thousand dollars of which will be for the motors. No suitable location appears to exist in any of our present buildings, and it may be necessary to build it outside and cover it with a roof.”-Elton W. Miller, 26JUN1929
MX-334 flying wing glider, 1943.
Bell XP-77 1:1 scale model, 1943.
Mercury space capsule, January 1959.
Testing the proposed parawing landing system for space capsules.
Testing one of the proposed Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) models.
In 1999, NASA (National Aeronautics Space Administration) decided to test a 1:1 scale model of the Wright Flyer, for aerodynamic data. However, the full-scale Wright Flyer was built stronger than the original for fear it wouldn’t hold up in the wind tunnel (it was tested at only 30mph/48kmh).
Unboxing the monster kit.
Who wouldn’t be happy about a kit this big?
You’ll need some jacks and jigs.
A bunch of people about to get bombed at the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing HQ at Creech Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada, 06JUN2019.
On 03MAR2018, the MQ-1 took its official last flight in Nevada, being replaced by the MQ-9 Reaper.
30NOV2017, removing the ‘brains’, the Primary Control Module, Creech AFB.
Removing the antenna. This was done prior to the MQ-1 being sent to United Kingdom to become a ‘gate guard’.
Final combat mission (undisclosed location) of 361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron’s MQ-1B, 01JUL2017.
MQ-1B Predator remote piloted aircraft with the 147th Air Reconnaissance Wing, Texas Air National Guard, on display at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Expedition, Malaysia, 21MAR2017.
MQ-1 final flight at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, 27FEB2017.
They’re not really on ice, but ice is on them.
Rotor-wash.
1:48 scale, first issued 1961.
First issued 2006, also boxed by Revell-Germany.
Black Dog issues resin detail parts, including skis for snow.