B52 Exterior Walk Around

[BillD22]

Here are some shots I made while doing a pilot's pre-flight exterior walk around of the new Captain Sim B-52 exterior model showing the level of visual detail - pretty cool stuff. Right now the release is just the exterior model - uses the default 747 cockpit and sounds - the last shot gives some idea of what the VC will look like when the full release comes out

Nose area - pitot tubes clear - no "Remove Before Flight " streamers


Forward main gear - tire pressure and tread looks good


Inboard engines - inlet covers removed and inlets clear - fan blades look good


Engine nacelles - all panels secure and no leaks. You can see the crew entry steps that we'll use to get back in the cockpit extended under the forward fuselage


Flaps - fully extended and no asymmetry (determined by looking at the outboard flaps off the picture to the right)- no dents or holes


Tail cone - all panels in place and secure


Bomb Bay - clear, no ordnance loaded


Back in the Cockpit - "OK, let's have the before start checklist"

[Smutley]

Those are some really excellent shots Bill.

[BillD22]

Many thanks Simon

[Smutley]

Got one of these up at Duxford Imperial War Museum if I not mistaken.

[peer01]

Thanks for these very detailed pics Bill

[BillD22]

Got one of these up at Duxford Imperial War Museum if I not mistaken.

Simon: These airplanes are certainly old enough to be in museums but are still front line airplanes today - amazing really when you think about it

Jan; you're welcome! How do you like Fabio's L-188 Buffalo paint?

Bill

[Constinator25]

Excellent shots Bill. The detail is astounding.

[Leanne]

Gorgeous level of detail

[BillD22]

Thanks Conner and Leanne - CS definitely got the detail right on this one

[peer01]

Bill, didn't install the livery yet, but it sure looks good!