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Home of the scratch built replica of the first Convair B-36H-1-CF 50-1083 and the future restoration of the aft compartment of RB-36E (previously designated YB-36) 42-13571.

Fuselage belt frame 1.1 progress.
08/06/2026

Fuselage belt frame 1.1 progress.

I am glad this area is just a few hours away from being completed. Then I am going to migrate to the front of the plane,...
07/21/2026

I am glad this area is just a few hours away from being completed. Then I am going to migrate to the front of the plane, rebuild bulkhead 1.0 and begin construction of bulkhead 0.2 just forward of that.

See you all on Sunday evening.

For the first time in nearly two years she has been repositioned to allow riveting on the nose with the garage door clos...
06/15/2026

For the first time in nearly two years she has been repositioned to allow riveting on the nose with the garage door closed, and to be raised a good bit to allow me to work under her.

Notice the size of the R4360 bulkhead compared to the airframe.

Man Builds WORLD's LARGEST Home Built Nuclear BOMBER Airplane @ For No Particular Reason
06/08/2026

Man Builds WORLD's LARGEST Home Built Nuclear BOMBER Airplane @ For No Particular Reason

No blueprints? No problem!Need engines. 10 of them. Please send...

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