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Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Westy on December 29, 1999, 03:57:00 PM
 I do have to say that the screen shot of the B-26 has to be one of the best rendered WWII aircraft in a sim I've ever seen - imho!

 Very, very, VERY well done.

 I can't think of any other time in an online sim I've been so eager to try out a buff.
 The WB's Dauntless comes close but the AH B-26 has given me a fresh shot of juice.

 Thanks.

  --Westy

Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: juzz on December 29, 1999, 04:06:00 PM
Ooh, that IS nice  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: 214CaveJ on December 29, 1999, 08:59:00 PM
I hope that 26 is ready PDQ, I can't wait to get me hands on the controls =)

(course, I'm hoping for changable gunsights in it too =)
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Fishu on December 29, 1999, 10:06:00 PM
...wonder if I could change its annoying aquarium nose into steel nose with lots of guns in it...  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Glasses on December 30, 1999, 12:07:00 AM
Where are they??
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Westy on December 30, 1999, 07:58:00 AM
 under the NEWS ubb board there was a screen shot posted.

--Westy
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Sorrow[S=A] on December 30, 1999, 05:38:00 PM
Please folks! The B-26 is NOT a BUFF.
BUFF refers mostly to the superfortress and alot to the B-29 but the B-26's proper nickname is the Baltimore potato. It's short wings provided no visible means of substenace (sp??) Leave the term "buff" for the Big Ugly Fat F*ckers that deserved it.

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If your in range, so is the enemy.
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: -raxx- on December 31, 1999, 01:24:00 AM
I think it was "no visible means of support"...
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Sorrow[S=A] on December 31, 1999, 03:13:00 AM
That was it, thanks Raxx, I forgot the exact phrase.
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: ArcTangent on December 31, 1999, 05:59:00 AM

LOL ...ooops sorry.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)


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Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Hristo on December 31, 1999, 07:31:00 AM
Not familiar with that bird, but it seems not to have ball gunner.

Can it defend itself from attack from below ?

Can't wait to put some 30mm in it  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Duckwing6 on December 31, 1999, 08:12:00 AM
heheh no lower defense means they are going to fly LOW  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Hah HAH MUHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Goombah on December 31, 1999, 08:59:00 AM
The B29 was sometimes called "the Big A**ed Bird", not the "Buff".

The B29 was officially named  the Superfortress by Boeing.(Shortened to "Superfort" by those who flew her.)

The Buff is the B52.(ONLY)

[This message has been edited by Goombah (edited 12-31-1999).]
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: newt on December 31, 1999, 01:25:00 PM
Trust me, you'l wish it had lint in it's belly if you try to attack it.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: funked on January 02, 2000, 07:20:00 PM
Goombah - "BUFF" was a termed used by the USAAF before the B-52 existed.
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Sorrow[S=A] on January 02, 2000, 07:25:00 PM
Hristo:
No ball gunner but it can almost outrun your 190...  good trade I think  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Goombah:
Big assed bird referred to all the large bombers, it was a generic term not specific to 1 (I have never HEARD of anyone calling a B52 a "buff" Buff was a WWII term...)

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If your in range, so is the enemy.
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Minotaur on January 02, 2000, 09:31:00 PM
B52's are called BUFF's, but not during WWII.   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Mino
Title: B-26. WOW!
Post by: Westy on January 03, 2000, 07:47:00 AM

Who cares??  Wtfgas?
Really.

"Buff" has been synonymous with any bomber in the Brand AW and Brand WB sims for over 10 years.
 Just like "PORK/PORKED" is synonymous with people bombing bases to make a base unflyable from.
 Or fighterbombers being called "Jabos" - regardless of which side they fly.

 So in the future spare me and you the trouble and don't bother posting in one of my threads if you're going to be a gramar nazi.

 You may return to your threads whining about whiners, Nikis ripping wings on take off and
UFOstangs giving Fishu and ulcer.

  --Westy