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DB Andrus:
Here are a few shots of the 1:1 Little Boy replica I did for The Discovery Park of America, Union City, TN.







I'd be happy to answer any questions about the replicas.

Cheers,
Damian AndrusSynthetic Ordnance Works
(fomerly Synthetic Authentics)
Alba, Texas
903-765-2999

DB Andrus:
A few more shots, these of the 1:1 Fat Man for the same venue:











Synthetic Ordnance Works
(fomerly Synthetic Authentics)
Alba, Texas 75410
906-765-2999

Rokket:
WOW! VERY col thing to do, well executed. OK, so give us the secrets man! materials, construction, etc. Also, an funny looks towing a huge bomb-shaped thing around behind your car?

DB Andrus:
Fat Man:

Nose piece:  3/16" steel
Ballistic case:   Fiberglass, hand laid.
Tail:   3/16" aluminum plate, constructed with 1/4" solid aluminum rivets. 4,000 + holes drilled.
Antennae:  3/8" aluminum rod & plate.
Fittings and welds: Polyurethane resin.
Cart: Steel

Little Boy:

Body & tail:  10 ga. steel.
Nose: 1/4" hand laid fiberglass
Cart: Steel.

Off-the-shelf items used on both replicas:  Fasteners and casters, all else hand fabricated.





















More?

Rokket:
extremely well done, awesome!

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