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Great airplane models of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker bomber plus B-36 Peacemaker books,  videos and aviation art pictures.

The Peacemaker was the ultimate statement of U.S. air power at the beginning of the Cold War.  Its six - then ten - engines and huge fuselage made this plane a favorite  of its pilots, and continue to make the craft a favorite of enthusiasts today.  Through the use of historical photographs found on these pages, you'll see the history of this  magnificent airplane from its origin in 1941, to its final days in 1959 when it flew its last missions.

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B-36J Peacemaker 1/100 Model
Pre Built Mahogany Model
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Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/100 scale model measures 20¼" in length and has a wingspan of 27¾". Hand painted and detailed, model comes ready to display on  the included mahogany base.  .
                                                                                     ...#0009323 $199.00



 

B-36B Peacemaker 1/144 Kit
Plastic Model Kit
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The one that everybody's been waiting for is here! This B-36 plastic kit is of the later  "D" variant that was flown with four jet engines in addition to the six props built into the earlier variants. Kit includes recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and clear canopies, optional-position landing gear, and more. Giant 19" wingspan and 13½"  length make this a real showpiece. Assembly required.
.  .....#0009155 $39.95



 

GRB-36 FICON 1/144 Scale Kit
Plastic Model kit
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This modified B-36 was part of the FICON (FIghter CONveyor) project to extend the  range of fighters and reconnaissance jets by having them operate as parasites. Kit  features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and clear canopies, optional-position  landing gear, and more. Giant 19" wingspan and 13½" length make this a real  showpiece. Assembly required.
 .....#0090555 $39.95



 

B-36B Peacemaker 1/144 Kit
Plastic Model Kit
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This B-36 plastic kit is of the early "B" variant that had more engine power than the  original A variant allowing for shorter take-off distance and faster cruise speed. Plastic kit includes recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and clear canopies, optional-position landing gear, choice of markings and more. Giant 19" wingspan and  13½" length make this a real showpiece. Assembly required.
.....#0090582 $39.95



 

B-36H/RB-36F 1/72 Scale Kit
Plastic Model Kit
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This remarkable plastic kit features realistic surfaces, cockpit with instrument panel,  camera windows, four crew figures, nose gun turret, moveable propellers, and  detailed undercarriage with access ladder. Includes optional parts for the RB-36F  variant such as bomb bay with photo-flash bombs, additional antenna and camera  cowling; choice of markings; and 150+ pieces. 38¼" wingspan; assembly required.
 .....#0090610 $92.95


 

B-36 Books

Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Softbound Book
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A Photo Chronicle Jacobsen. Explores the history of the Strategic Air Command's  biggest bomber that helped keep the peace during the early years of the Cold  War. Through the use of historical photographs, you'll see the history of this  magnificent airplane from its origin in 1941, to its final days in 1959 when it flew  its last missions. A concise review of the Peacemaker with a serial number listing  and a list of all ten B-36 bomb wings. 64 pgs., 130 photos, 11"x 8?", sfbd. 
.....#0003826 $9.95


Magnesium Overcast
Hardbound Book
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The Story of the Convair B-36. Jenkins. The Peacemaker was the ultimate statement of U.S. air power at the beginning of the Cold War. This book includes new and previously unpublished details about the B-36 and many never before published details, including extensive photographic coverage of the devastating 1952 tornado that severely damaged much of the fleet. A detailed serial number  list covers each airplane and its final disposition. 264 pgs., 505 B&W plus 53  color photos, 10"x 10", hdbd. 
.....#0006124 $34.95


B-36 in Action
Softbound Book
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Jacobsen & Wagner. Here is the development and service history of this Cold War bomber that kept the peace until the faster and more capable B-52 was  ready. Its six - then ten - engines and huge fuselage made this plane a favorite  of its pilots, and continue to make the craft a favorite of enthusiasts today. 50  pgs., 6 color profiles, approximately 100 B&W photos, 11"x 8?", sfbd. 
.....#0004023 $9.95


B-36: Saving the Last Peacemaker
CD Rom
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Calvert, Pyeatt & Marmo. This book on CD-ROM contains the complete, untold story of saving the last B-36 from total destruction. The story begins with the  birth of the plane, follows it through years of USAF service, its tearful decommissioning, eventual eviction from its resting place, to a bold yet failed  attempt to fly it to safe haven. Not only about an aircraft's preservation, this story contains real-life drama, political intrigue, desperation and ultimate victory. Includes 400+ photos and sounds of the B-36 taking off! 
.....#0006029 $19.95



 

Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Warbird Tech Vol. 24
Jenkins. 
Softbound Book
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Coverage of this six and ten engine monster of the 1950s includes tech manual excerpts, engineering drawings, structural and power plant review, cutaway drawings, and pilot analysis. It looks at the proposed Pan Am Flying  Boat derivative and the production of the B-60 configuration. 100 pgs., 160 photos (many never before published) and line art, 8?"x 11", sfbd 
.....#0003709 $16.95



 

Convair B-36
Hardbound Book
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A Comprehensive History of America?s "Big Stick" Jacobsen. Book gives the reader more information than has ever before been published on the B-36,  including the technical and historical aspects of the B-36's use in SAC, and first hand accounts from the men who serviced, flew and proudly served in SAC  under Curtis LeMay. There are also detailed sections on the B-36's  configurations, attrition, and survivors. 400 pgs., over 730 B&W and color photos, 9?"x 12", hdbd. 
.....#0001853 $69.95


 

B-36 Videos

 

B-36 Peacemaker
Video
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Great Planes, Vol. 4  See this giant, the largest airplane ever to reach full production status, from its first flight XB-36 to the all jet-powered YB-60. Also included is the development  of the parasite fighter/reconnaissance using the XF-85 Goblin jet and finally the RF-84F. Although never seeing military wartime action, the B-36 served well  during the early to mid-1950s Cold War. Approximately 60 min. 
.....#00V8447 $24.95



 

Strategic Air Command
Video
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Stars the legendary Jimmy Stewart as a lieutenant recalled to Air Force duty at  the height of the Cold War. Filmed in VistaVision, the spectacular aerial  sequences of B-36 bombers make this movie a standout. 1955, color.  .....#00V8670 $14.95

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B-36 Aviation Art

B-36 Peacemaker
Ken Fox.
Aviation Art
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Detailed, black and white charcoal pencil lithograph shows the Cold  War, 10-engined behemoth in flight. This highly collectible print is 20"x 16"  including border with title. 
.....#0007101 $9.95



 

The Peacekeeper
Stan Stokes.
Aviation Art
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The huge B-36 intercontinental bomber is shown over the Grand Canyon. 16"x 11½" signed and numbered limited edition print.
.....#0007776 $39.95



 

Six Turnin' and Four Burnin'
Mike Machat.
Aviation Art
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A giant by almost every standard, the B-36 was an engineering and  manufacturing marvel: it's six P&W R4360 piston engines and four GE J-47 jet engines  gave the mammoth bomber the ability to fly at more than 43,000 feet with a top  speed of 418 mph. 34½"x 21" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the  artist and Convair test pilot Beryl Erickson.
 .....#0007176 $125.00



 
 

B-36 Peacemaker
San Diego 1952. 
Milton R. Kuhl, Jr. 
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Capture a bygone era with this remarkable  photograph of B-36 number 44-92044 taken on February 22, 1952 in San Diego,  California. 28"x 19" poster.
.....#0007144 $14.95



 

Post-WWII Bombers Print Set
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Buy two Stan Stokes prints and get the third FREE! Each limited edition print  measures 16"x 11½" and is signed and numbered by the artist.

The Peacekeeper. The huge B-36 intercontinental bomber is shown over the Grand  Canyon. 

New Breed Bombers. The highly successful B-47 Stratojet is seen over the desert. 

Arctic Hustler. The short-lived B-58, seen here flying low over the Arctic, was  America's first supersonic bomber.

.....#0087026 $79.90


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