Attachment 2 - B52 Outdoor Model Details.pptx
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- B-52H Bomber Outdoor Scale Model - Minot AFB, ND
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- FA452826QMH01
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This is a technical specification document detailing the requirements for a 1/8 scale B-52H Stratofortress bomber outdoor display model for Minot Air Force Base. The model must not exceed 550 pounds and must withstand extreme environmental conditions including temperatures ranging from -50°F to +100°F, winds up to 75 mph, heavy snow and ice accumulation, and prolonged UV exposure. The model will be mounted on a metal cylinder attachment measuring 12 inches in length with a 4-inch diameter, which will be affixed to the bottom of the aircraft. The existing pedestal structure measures approximately 7 feet 11 inches in height on the right side and 1 foot 11 inches on the left side, with a base width of 5.5 inches throughout and various tapered and angled specifications detailed in the document.
The model must include specific exterior markings and insignia as outlined in the ordering table, including the 23rd Bomb Squadron organizational insignia on the left fuselage, 5th Bomb Wing insignia on the right fuselage, nose numbers (0005) on both sides, bomb markings block, North Dakota block, nose art (War Birds), 5th Bomb Wing markings on external fuel tanks, Global Strike Command patches on the tail, distinctive unit identification markings (MT and 5 BW), and tail stripes. A digital PDF will be provided containing all required marking images. The contractor must deliver the completed model to Minot AFB and provide detailed assembly and mounting instructions, though installation is not required. The question deadline is April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT, with a quote deadline of April 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT.
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B-52H MODEL DETAILS
AS OF: 02 MARCH 2026
POC: 2d Lt Avalon Gonzales-Coya
OVERVIEW
Size, Weight, & External Structure Requirements Photos of Previous B-52 Model Current Pedestal/Structure Photos & Measurements Mount Measurements Model Markings Markings Ordering Table
SIZE, WEIGHT, & EXTERNAL STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS
Model Size 1/8 scale of an original B-52H
Weight of Model Cannot exceed 550 lbs
External Structure Structural strength to withstand extreme weather:
Temps ranging: -50°F to +100°F Winds: up to 75 mph Heavy snow and ice Long-term UV exposure
PHOTOS OF PREVIOUS MODEL
Photos taken: 27 July 2025
CURRENT PEDESTAL PHOTOS & MEASUREMENTS
Right side (when reading the plaque) Left side (when reading the plaque) h = 7 ft 11 inches h = 1 ft 11 inches L (of plate)= 1 ft 11 inches L (of plate)= 2 ft L (at top) = 16 inches L (at halfway point) = 17.5 inches L (at base) = 2 ft
LEGEND:
h = height w = width L = length d = diameter d (of circle)= 2 ft 6 inches Details:
Measurer – Metals Tech Airmen (for all measurements) Tool – Measuring tape Photos – Fab OIC (for all photos) w (throughout structure) = 5.5 inches
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Top tapered by 6.3 degrees Plate at the top when removed...
Shows a tube with two primary holes (more photos on next slide)
The pin h = 5.15 inches L = 3.75 inches L = 1 inch d = .375 inches Details:
Tools – Calipers & digital leveler
PHOTOS OF TUBE
h = 6.4 inches Left side of the tube there is a hole.
Right side also has a hole.
These additional holes were created to prevent the model from spinning. They are not required for the new model/cylinder mount.
d = 0.4 inches Height of 1st and 2nd hole were measured from the top of structure to center of the hole.
The 2nd hole is where the pin is placed.
h = 5.775 inches d = .475 inches The depth of the entire tube is 7 ft 10 inches.
The depth from the top of the tube to that inner beam is 12.5 inches.
d = 4.105 inches Details:
Tools – Calipers & measuring tape BLUF: ASM and/or M/T will make any holes required for the cylinder to not spin. The company does NOT need to create holes in the cylinder.
MOUNT MEASUREMENTS
Back side – facing the Wing building Front side – facing the stop light
4.105 inches .475 inches .635 inches 6 inches 5 ¼ inches 6 ¼ inches 5 ¼ inches 16 inches (both sides)
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A metal cylinder attaches to the bottom of the model. The cylinder length was approximately 12 inches, and its diameter approximately 4 inches.
The desired cylinder should be 12 inches long with a diameter of 4 inches.
LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE/NOSE
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Reference: AFGSCI 21-105_5BWSUPSUP 5 JULY 2017, pg. 27-28
RIGHT SIDE OF FUSELAGE/NOSE
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5 BW insignia
EXTERNAL FUEL TANKS
Reference: AFGSCI 21-105_5BWSUPSUP 5 JULY 2017, pg. 12
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VERTICAL STABILIZER (TAIL FLASH)
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More details on Tail Stripe:
MARKINGS ORDERING TABLE (CONDENSED)
| Markings on Fuselage, Tail, and External Fuel Tanks: |
| 1ea Organizational insignia (23rd Bomb Squadron) – on the left side of fuselage |
| 1ea Organization insignia (5 BW insignia – Kiai O Ka Lewa) – on the right side of fuselage |
| 2ea Nose Numbers (0005) - one on each side of the fuselage |
| 1ea Bomb markings block – on the left side of fuselage |
| 1ea North Dakota block – on the left side of fuselage |
| 1ea Nose Art (War Birds) – on the left side of fuselage |
| 2ea 5th Bomb Wing markings on external tanks - one on the left side of the left fuel tank and one on the right side of the right fuel tank |
| 2ea Command Insignia (Global Strike Command Patch) – on each side of the tail |
| 2ea Distinctive Unit Aircraft Identification Markings (“MT”) – on each side of the tail |
| 2ea Distinctive Unit Aircraft Identification Markings on Bomb Wing Commander’s Aircraft (“5 BW”) – each side of the tail |
| 2ea Tail Stripe – on each side of the tail |
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