Does the world need a 1/18 scale atomic bomb ?

1958Zelda · Post by **1958Zelda** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:12 pm

I'm for both Bombs,I don't give a crap about P.C.,Stalin was as bad as the SS, the japanese were horrific in Korea & China,not to mention the medical experiments they subjected all prisoners,yea I have 5 sets of ss troops,I don.t appove of anything they did,just collect anything German WWII.

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:52 pm

Im the only one for just fat man.... lol

Ta-152 · Post by **Ta-152** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:15 am

1958Zelda wrote:I'm for both Bombs,I don't give a crap about P.C.,Stalin was as bad as the SS, the japanese were horrific in Korea & China,not to mention the medical experiments they subjected all prisoners,yea I have 5 sets of ss troops,I don.t appove of anything they did,just collect anything German WWII.

Stalin was worse than the SS. Hell, Communism killed far more people than Nazism.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:05 pm

Given pickelhaube's tendency for perfection in his models, I was just thinking that if he is going to make a 1:18 atomic bomb replica, he might as well go the extra mile and make it work! Heck, if the North Koreans and Pakastanis can make a-bombs, pickelhaube should have no problem

It would make a nice conversation piece or bargaining chip... a working 1:18th scale a-bomb

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:44 pm

I don't make many requests for custom pieces but I'd be interested in both bombs in `1/18 if they had bomb carts to go with them.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:15 pm

Jericoeagle1 wrote:I don't make many requests for custom pieces but I'd be interested in both bombs in `1/18 if they had bomb carts to go with them.

Well I am thinking about the dolly here is the loading rack for little B. It looks a lot like my V-1 dolly but smaller

http://www.atomicarchive.com/Photos/Tinian/image3.shtml

Here is Fatty on Tinian. That is a big dolly paw paw.Would this be the one you want ? That would turn this project into a large project. I was trying to keep the cost down by keeping it simple.

I was thinking something like the little dollies they make for static display in so many museums.

Here is the big transport dolly. This was pulled by something like the Dragon wagon. They pulled it on to the pit. Lowered it down. Dismanteled the dolly and jacked it up into the bomb bay.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fat_M ... n_1945.jpg

Can anybody change these into pictures rather than a click on ?

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:28 pm

Yes, just a simple cart to display them on would be fine for me.

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:40 pm

It would be neat to have a 1/18 b-29, with markings on one side for Enola Gay and on the other for Bock's Car. Then you could alternate which of the two bomb you have dropping from the bomb bay and view it from the side with the approriate markings.

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:58 pm

THE IDEA IS GREAT!

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:08 pm

Can I get one that's fully operational?

Just kidding.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:04 pm

Over 20 guys that looks good.

How much would you guys be willing to pay for these (each ) ?

Simple dolly or scale dolly ?

Would yall prefer painted or un painted to keep the price down ?

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:30 pm

Unpainted no dolly for me just the bomb!

I dont know $20-$28?

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:44 pm

I'd go up to $60 each for a painted bomb and simple dolly.

Considerably more for a authentic dolly.

The $60 is a SWAG, the figure depends on what PH can produce it for and keep him alive.

A working AB would not be necessary.....

TTT

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:10 am

Would prefer painted, I have no skills

You've always charged a fair price, just let me know!

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:57 am

Opps!

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:06 pm

Here is a 11 second clip of fat man on a pallet dolly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lbpONr2lrE&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zBh3JGvOZ0&NR=1

Here is Little Boy on a pallet jack dolly. It looks like it has several wheels on the back end of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3VZwPM6 ... re=related

Here is Fatties' transport dolly in action. Looks like a Duece and a half or larger truck pulling it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncq_Wye4 ... ature=fvwp

Fatman's sled .

http://www.conservationsolution.com/pro ... -bomb-sled

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:20 pm

FYI - The truck pulling The Fat Man looks to me to be a 4-5 Ton, 4X4 (2DT) tractor made by Autocar and Federal Motor Truck.

These cab over engine were used by the Army Air Force to tow fuel trailers. The huge Pacific trucks had three axes (one front, two rear). So did the majority of transport trucks from CCKW up.

The 4-5 Ton had two axles. The film shows a two axle tractor. Towing capacity was 20,000 lbs.

The larger and very similar 5-6 Ton, 4X4 (2DT) also had a 20,000 lb towing capacity.

As for me, the simple towing cart would be fine for PH's bombs.

TTT

Post by **aferguson** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:06 pm

the pallets wouldn't interest me at all. Just the bombs.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:52 am

Well YT found a 1/12 kit for the A bomb. It is very detailed. I could copy it and reduce it down to 1/18 scale no problem. Heck 1/16 scale for that matter.

I guess I could still do this project in 1/18 scale. I could offer it built or in kit form.

Is there still interest in this project or is this anouncment the death nell for the 1/18th scale atomic bomb ?

http://www.masterpiecemodels.com/index. ... 3&Itemid=6

1/12th scale $75.95 with dolly.

YT's post.

viewtopic.php?t=20724

Ferrari250GTO · Post by **Ferrari250GTO** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:34 pm

I would still be interested, but it really depends on the price. $65 is way too much for something that looks like no more than about 10 parts.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:52 pm

Ferrari250GTO wrote:I would still be interested, but it really depends on the price. $65 is way too much for something that looks like no more than about 10 parts.

It looks like about 10 parts in the dolly alone.

I think that I may get this if I make the 1/18 scale bomb or not. If I do it I WILL HAVE THE DETAIL THAT IS IN THE 1/12 KIT.

So is there still interest in the 1/18 atomic bomb ?

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:01 pm

pickelhaube
While you're at it - I'll bet there would be a high interest in a V2 (black and white check version please)

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:14 pm

Pickel:

I am interested in the bomb and cart and $65 seems reasonable to me.

I'm interested in 1/18 scale, not the real thing (just in case anyone is monitoring this site)

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:45 pm

lol LOLOL

MY MOM wouls say the same thing...
Watch what you posting..

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:32 pm

v2 and launch pad would be nice...

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