Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
The kit definately is a torpedo version. I guess I should do some research to see if I can find an image or two of one carying traditional bombs. And then search the stash for matches!
GB 52 Heavy Hitters IV
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Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Close. I have the instructions downloaded and there are no bombs included in the kit? Most of the SM79s that I have found, that are not torpedo types, show no bombs attached? Maybe I need to build mine sans bombs as well?
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Donivanp
Captain
SM 79 be cool
fubar57
General
PM sent Ralph
fubar57
General
God help me.....1:48 B-freakin'-29........maybe
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Donivanp
Captain
Actually the SM.79 had the internal, not too large bomb bay in the fuselage offset to the starboard. Therefore there are no pics with bombs carried on the external racks. These were added for the torpedo loads because the load was too large ( long ) to fit in the bomb bay.
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Ahh! That makes sense. I just hadn't gotten far enough along in research to have discovered that. Sure will beat having to stow a 2ft plus model (George)?
I have a question: are early models of US-bombers that didn't go overseas included in this GB as well? If an US a/c was in service in 1940-1941 (before Dec.7) is this considered WW2 service or not resp. is WW2 service to be seen between Sept.1 1939 and Sept.2 1945?
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Donivanp
Captain
Such as? B-18 Bolo did service in the PI! If I recall the PI was operation B-10's still at the time of the attack. I know China was operating them. I'm not the judge but I would say yes to the question as long as it was designed and is build in it primary roll as a bomber. My two cent's worth and with present inflation I guess I owe more then $5.
i agree, should be ok if in service during the war years i reckon
Such as e.g. B-25NA/B-25A - never saw war per se, but were in service (as bombers) since February 1941.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Can't wait to see your beautiful works. Best wishes and good luck for everyone who participates in this GB.
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Donivanp
Captain
And they trained aircrews.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Go for it Catch.
Thanks!
N4521U
Colonel
I have a B-17G for this GB.
I found 25 B-17's with Davidsons among the crew from Pilots to Turret gunners
on this website DAVIDSON | Search Results | B-17 Bomber Flying Fortress – The Queen Of The Skies
It's a cracker for finding crew by name, planes by serials.
Someone start a thread!!!!!!!!
I found 25 B-17's with Davidsons among the crew from Pilots to Turret gunners
on this website DAVIDSON | Search Results | B-17 Bomber Flying Fortress – The Queen Of The Skies
It's a cracker for finding crew by name, planes by serials.
Someone start a thread!!!!!!!!
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T Bolt
Colonel
Thinking of maybe doing this one in Vichy French colors
unusual Glenn 
