Comments on: Preserving and Displaying the “Bat-Wing Ship” – July Update http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/ Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Preserving and Displaying the “Bat-Wing Ship” – March Update | AirSpace http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-98611 Preserving and Displaying the “Bat-Wing Ship” – March Update | AirSpace Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:04:58 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-98611 [...] for an update on the conservation and restoration of our Horten H IX V3 “Bat-wing Ship?” Here’s the latest! Our conservation staff, [...]

]]> By: Julius Harrell http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-98401 Julius Harrell Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:14:14 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-98401 I have been waiting for this restoration for years – thank you! What a project. What a priviledge. From its presence in the media of late, there seems to be widespread and enduring interest in this plane.
Now – has there been any word lately on plans for the Kyushu J7W1 Shinden?

]]> By: The National Air and Space Museum http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-98170 The National Air and Space Museum Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:49:30 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-98170 Thanks for your inquiry, Mr. Harper. We will make sure Russ gets your email address.

]]> By: Ray Harper - San Marcos Tx http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-98103 Ray Harper - San Marcos Tx Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:18:25 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-98103 Would Like To Make Contact With Russell Lee (Again) – Last Time I Spoke With Russell He Had Just Retired – 1st Met Russ When He Was Attending The Univ. Of Texas & He Worked As A “Grunt” On Old W.W.2 Airplanes Here In San Marcos Tx Back In The Late ’70′s – My E-mail Address As Entered Above Would Be The Best Mode Of Contact For Now – “If” One Of Your Kind Associates Would Make Sure Russell Gets “This” Request – Thanx! – Ray S. Harper – San Marcos, Tx / / Advise / /

]]> By: James ballan http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-69768 James ballan Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:31:41 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-69768 I am so glad to see this plane get restored.
I am building a 1/8th Radio controlled model of the HO229 and can’t wait to be able to come and look close up at the most secret plane of WW2. I just wish that this plane was back in the UK and not in the USA so I could be closer to it.

Great work and keep us informed.
James.

]]> By: Russell Lee http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-69193 Russell Lee Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:11:27 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-69193 Lauren’s work is outstanding and we are lucky that she is so enthusiastic about this project. We should praise National Geographic for their hard work to build and study a copy of the H IX. An all-wing design will usually reflect less radar energy than a conventional design because it has fewer oblique surfaces and corners to reflect the beam. I believe that Reimar shaped the H IX solely for aerodynamic reasons. He used wood for the outer wings and plywood, sheet metal, and steel tube to construct the center section because those were the materials he used to build all of his other aircraft, therefore he was most familiar with them. Wooden components happen to absorb more radar energy than metal.

]]> By: Doug H http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-69188 Doug H Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:25:34 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-69188 The detail associated with this project is breathtaking!

]]> By: Ellen P. http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-69178 Ellen P. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:10:52 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-69178 Lauren has clearly completed superb documentation and is undertaking a thoughtfully conceived treatment approach! Looking forward to hearing more!

]]> By: Jason Unwin http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-69166 Jason Unwin Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:33:35 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-69166 Any thoughts about the National Geographic Channel building a full size replica, testing its radar signature, and its combat potential if properly used and in sufficient numbers?

]]> By: Brian Espinoza http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/preserving-and-displaying-the-bat-wing-ship-july-update/comment-page-1/#comment-69165 Brian Espinoza Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:57:38 +0000 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/?p=4615#comment-69165 At least. Walter and Reimar will be glad up there looking down how their wonderful plane receives at least the treatment that deserves.

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