Lionel Weeks

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Lionel Weeks designed and built many extraordinary models from fun fly to extreme scale.

"CHOW HOUND" B-17G-15-B0
Serial No. 42-31367 flew out of Bassingbourn, England assigned to the 322nd Squadron of the 91st Bomb group. Lieutenant Jerry Newquist and crew flew 30 missions completing their tour of duty. Lt. Jack Tompson and crew took over Chow Hound and on August 8th, 1944 the aircraft was shot down over France. Four out ot Thompson's nine man crew were killed.

Specification: 

1/10 Scale
10 ft. 6in. Span
4 OS 51  4 Stroke Engines
30 lbs Weight
35 ozs/ft Wing Loading
20lbs Thrust

Check out the B17  video clips  !!!
Check out the B17  Fun photo !

 

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The 10.5 ft. wing span demonstrated here !

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How about this true work of art !

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Realistic paint job.

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The detailed tail section.

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A peep inside.

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Lionel getting the B17 ready.

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Lionel and ground crew Gregor. Note the personalize shirt logo.

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Another of Lionel's model. A Spitfire.

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A very scale crop duster.

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Have a look at this cockpit !

Here is another project by Lionel, a beautifully built Stampe.

Here is another view.

A very good looking pilot!

A close up view.

This beautiful Cub, the Grasshopper L4 is also built by Lionel.

Lionel with the Cub during a camera interview.

Lionel is the master of reproducing realistic logos and images for his scale plane.

A close up view. If you want to know the secret, ask Lionel!

Click here to see fun photo of this logo.

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How about a twin engine fun fly !!! Specifically built for simulated one engine cut out practice !