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B26B FSX Native Marauder Painters Release Beta 1.0

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Superb!!!!.........great work ferondoe!!!!!
 
QUESTION ?...I've been trying to determine what the B-26 (late B and C) control surfaces were covered with. After a couple days of researching my sources and the web I've found only one source that states the rudder was fabric covered and elevators were metal skinned. Nothing on the ailerons.

I have photos where, due to color differentiation and what appears to be surface stress, all control surfaces look as if to be shinned with fabric. Then, I also have found some photos that show what appears to be smooth, flat, evenly reflective control surfaces that look like all are metal skinned.

Does anyone have any source of documented construction materials for the control surfaces of the B-26?

Thanks for any help you could be.

Steve
 
jankees said:
If you look at this pic:
File:B_26.jpg

I would say ailerons and elevators are painted, and thus probably fabric covered.
Great job so far, unfortunately I am currently in my spring/summer travelling mode, so I have almost no time to do any painting. I am however very much looking forward to produce the extremely weathered paintjobs, like the one above, that you so often see on B-26's.
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I do look forward to that as well Jankees. :wiggle:

Oh, BTW, did you post a pic, or a link in your post. Not seeing it here.
EDIT: Ok, never mind :)
 
If you look at this pic:

I would say ailerons and elevators are painted, and thus probably fabric covered.<br>
Great job so far, unfortunately I am currently in my spring/summer travelling mode, so I have almost no time to do any painting. I am however very much looking forward to produce the extremely weathered paintjobs, like the one above, that you so often see on B-26's.
 
Duckie said:
QUESTION ?...I've been trying to determine what the B-26 (late B and C) control surfaces were covered with. After a couple days of researching my sources and the web I've found only one source that states the rudder was fabric covered and elevators were metal skinned. Nothing on the ailerons.

I have photos where, due to color differentiation and what appears to be surface stress, all control surfaces look as if to be shinned with fabric. Then, I also have found some photos that show what appears to be smooth, flat, evenly reflective control surfaces that look like all are metal skinned.

Does anyone have any source of documented construction materials for the control surfaces of the B-26?

Thanks for any help you could be.

Steve
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Steve, I'll look thru my docs to see if I can find an answer to that.
 
B26 Virtual Tour

Cockpit 360 tour: (You can move your mouse around to see 360 views.

http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/media/028/B-26G Flight Deck View.html


Radio operators station:

Looks like a relief tube behinsd left seat radio operator - not a microphone :biggrin-new:
http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/media/028/B-26G Radio Operator Station.html


Waist gunner station

http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/media/028/B-26G Waist Gunner Station.html




Bomb Bay

http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/media/028/B-26G Bombay Area.html
 
Duckie said:
QUESTION ?...I've been trying to determine what the B-26 (late B and C) control surfaces were covered with. After a couple days of researching my sources and the web I've found only one source that states the rudder was fabric covered and elevators were metal skinned. Nothing on the ailerons.

I have photos where, due to color differentiation and what appears to be surface stress, all control surfaces look as if to be shinned with fabric. Then, I also have found some photos that show what appears to be smooth, flat, evenly reflective control surfaces that look like all are metal skinned.

Does anyone have any source of documented construction materials for the control surfaces of the B-26?

Thanks for any help you could be.

Steve
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Rudder looks like metal...

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And this one appears to be fabric...

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Always admired this guys work... that's the kinda skin work I'm shooting for.

Scroll using the arrows to see the rest of the pics.

http://s987.photobucket.com/user/rdp91356/media/aviation art/B-26GeorgiasONMyMInd103114.jpg.html


There maybe something useful here...

http://www.americanairmuseum.com/media?search=Marauder



 
Duckie said:
QUESTION ?...I've been trying to determine what the B-26 (late B and C) control surfaces were covered with. After a couple days of researching my sources and the web I've found only one source that states the rudder was fabric covered and elevators were metal skinned. Nothing on the ailerons.

I have photos where, due to color differentiation and what appears to be surface stress, all control surfaces look as if to be shinned with fabric. Then, I also have found some photos that show what appears to be smooth, flat, evenly reflective control surfaces that look like all are metal skinned.

Does anyone have any source of documented construction materials for the control surfaces of the B-26?

Thanks for any help you could be.

Steve
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This would be a good time for John (Bomber_12th) to chime in.
 
How To Fly The B-26 Airplane 1944

Grab the popcorn, this is a 47 minute training film includes preflight checks to takeoff.

 
Thanks for all the replies folks. Still plenty to do before I have to make the decision on how to treat the control surfaces.

Thanks Milton

Thanks Butch. Will take a look at your stuff.

Jankees--I agree with you on your photo example and that's probably the way I'll go barring any evidence to the contrary.

Ted--those rudder pics are perfect examples of what I'm up against. And I found "S987's" work early on. Amazing work.

Thanks again, ALL.
 
I fired an email to Robert "S987" since he's done the Marauders.

He's also here at MilitaryMesh.com "luxomodo08"

http://www.military-meshes.com/forum/showthread.php?7146

He did the early version also. Very talented modeler and artist.

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EDIT: Wow that was fast, just got a response from Robert and he said go with fabric control surfaces. He does extensive research on his work so I believe him.
EDIT2: Just to be clear ask about the rudder (fabric) and elevators/ailerons are metal correct? Awaiting response, but I think that's what I've read. (B26.com).


His demo reel: https://vimeo.com/141754025

http://www.rdperry.com/






 
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I don't do painting, but I might say the mapping looks as sweet as it comes and should give the painters an easy ride. :applause:
 
Duckie said:
Thanks for all the replies folks. Still plenty to do before I have to make the decision on how to treat the control surfaces.

Thanks Milton

Thanks Butch. Will take a look at your stuff.

Jankees--I agree with you on your photo example and that's probably the way I'll go barring any evidence to the contrary.

Ted--those rudder pics are perfect examples of what I'm up against. And I found "S987's" work early on. Amazing work.

Thanks again, ALL.
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You may want to contact Pat Rogers since he's rebuilding a B-26 to flying status.

http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64603
 
Wow, Ted! Thanks for the links to Robert's other sites, and the LEG WORK. Very much appreciated. Man, I could look at stuff like that for days.

Steve
 
Duckie said:
Wow, Ted! Thanks for the links to Robert's other sites, and the LEG WORK. Very much appreciated. Man, I could look at stuff like that for days.

Steve
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About the only thing to do is talked to guys that actually have a B-26 or have contacts at a museum that has one. For Monty's bird I contacted RAF museum and the curator sent pics and articles about his C-47. Very help chaps!

I've the read a few article on several sites stating the same thing... only the rudder is fabric. GE mentioned Bomber_12th, probably would know with his contacts.

I did message Pat at facebook for answers. Cross-fingers he answers back.
 
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