cutiger83 Posted April 12, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 12, 2016 As many of you know, the Doolittle Raiders used a special bombsight nicknamed the "Mark Twain" rather than the Norden one. The one used by the Raiders only cost 20 cents to make. I have seen pictures of this special bombsight but cannot find anything about the dimensions. I am planning on making one for a display. Have any of you ever seen the bombsight described with the dimensions? I would like to make this one as accurate as possible. Thanks a bunch, Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted April 12, 2016 This is a picture of the bombsight from the Doolittle Raider website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted April 12, 2016 Share #3 Posted April 12, 2016 Try contacting the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum in Ashland, NE. They have a mock up on display. I can't seem to find an email address for them, but here is a phone directory. http://sacmuseum.org/staff-directory/ And I did find this about exhibits: Deb Hermann at 402-944-3100×220 or [email protected]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks for the information! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted April 14, 2016 Share #5 Posted April 14, 2016 I am almost certain that there was a seller on ebay.com that was making reproductions of these within the past couple of years. I will do more research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benguttery Posted June 1, 2016 Share #6 Posted June 1, 2016 Agree that someone was selling them recently for perhaps $200. There is also one on display at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted March 7, 2017 I realized I never posted pictures of the finished product. It amazes me that someone is trying to sell these for $150. I was able to make this one for under $5 and that includes the base. I hope you like the finished product. I was proud of how it turned out. ..Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted March 7, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 7, 2017 Nice one Kat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted March 7, 2017 Nice one Kat! Thanks so much! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted March 8, 2017 Share #10 Posted March 8, 2017 Kat your bomb site really turned out great! What did you finally use for your dimensions? I would like to try my hand at one. Thanks, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted March 8, 2017 Share #11 Posted March 8, 2017 I realized I never posted pictures of the finished product. It amazes me that someone is trying to sell these for $150. I was able to make this one for under $5 and that includes the base. I hope you like the finished product. I was proud of how it turned out. ..Kat Wow... really really nice, Kat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted March 8, 2017 Share #12 Posted March 8, 2017 Yea....but it didn't cost 20cents....so can you really call it that?! Just messing....I think that look really awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted March 8, 2017 Nice work Kat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted March 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted March 8, 2017 Impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted March 8, 2017 Everyone, Thanks so much for the kind comments. I really appreciate it very much. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtcoveralls Posted March 8, 2017 Share #16 Posted March 8, 2017 Very nice, actually looks better than some of the repros I've seen Tom Bowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted March 8, 2017 Share #17 Posted March 8, 2017 Very cool undertaking! Turned out great! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted March 8, 2017 Tom and JD, Thank you very much! Ghost, I sent you a PM. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted March 8, 2017 Share #19 Posted March 8, 2017 Neat! You're ready for the bomb run, Kat! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted March 8, 2017 Neat! You're ready for the bomb run, Kat! Terry Working on it! The bombardier's bicycle seat is currently at the shop getting new leather! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted March 8, 2017 Share #21 Posted March 8, 2017 Good job, Kat! Now all you need to do is mount it on your favorite B-25 and drop a few practice bombs with it. LOL Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted March 8, 2017 Share #22 Posted March 8, 2017 Very nice work! It looks just like the one in the black and white photo you posted. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks Bob and RC! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtcoveralls Posted March 8, 2017 Share #24 Posted March 8, 2017 Are you working on the B-25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted March 9, 2017 Share #25 Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks Kat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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