bentwaters81tfw Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 My first completed work this year. This is Monogram's B-52. It started life as a 'D' model in SEA markings. Since then it has undergone a major rebuild for suspended 'in flight' display at the Bentwaters museum. I split the belly, removed the MLG and the bomb bay, split the t/e and took the flaps out to make life easier. as it's NMF, I spent a lot of time getting the seams right, then hours masking and spraying the beast. Paint is courtesy of Halfords rattle cans for the white belly and 2 shades of silver, and Plasticote for the polished areas. Decals are Warbird, adapted as necessary, and a few from the spares box. The Hound Dogs were cast by a local Club member from an MAI master, as I could only find one, via a nice gentleman from Florida. Biggest problem, apart from the masking, is the size of the beast when handling it. Anyway, it's done now, and off to the Club tonight as part of our 'Fugly' theme. Enjoy. 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Great finish on that beast, NMF on something that size is a feat in itself. If builds go by amount of plastic then your on build number 15 for the year! Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 WOW! That is an incredible bit of work! Really like it, great NMF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Really, really nicely done. Fab model, you've pulled off the NMF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 That is a gorgeous brute! The B-52E tends to get ignored because it remained in the unsung strategic role throughout its entire career, nice to see one tackled so well here. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Fantastic job - that looks really great. Not sure about "fugly" as I think she looks very elegant in that scheme. Great stuff. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Lovely job, top bombing!! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Looks superb, so sleek for such a big beast! That must be some amount of plastic for a 1/72! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Nice work Frank. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 That is one seriously beautiful bird. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghaynes Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Nice one Frank!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I know the B-52 is often called ugly but an early one, like that, in those colours, looks remarkably graceful. Good job on the repaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Excellent rendition of a Buff - especially the NMF finish Am I right in saying that the jet engines on the Hound Dogs could be used on takeoff to increase the thrust of the mother ship??? ..... making this particular variant of the B-52 a TEN engined machine Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Am I right in saying that the jet engines on the Hound Dogs could be used on takeoff to increase the thrust of the mother ship??? ..... making this particular variant of the B-52 a TEN engined machine Ken Yes, extra thrust. The Hound Dog tanks were then replenished from the mother ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Disqualified for false representation: There's nothing fugly about that at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 B.U.F.F? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Very cool, nice to see the 52 in NMF. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Lovely job. As it's flying are the wings curved up and if so how did you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 At present, no. It will depend on how it is supported. There is an element of flex when lifted by the wingtips. Depends on the fuel load at point of display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Very nice work. Lovely paintjob. Really struggling to put it in the fugly category when it's all dressed up nice like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puro_habano Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Impressive aircraft & stunning model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 B.U.F.F? Big Ugly Fat F.....ellow (the polite version). As opposed to SLUF - Short Little Ugly F...ellow - applied to the A-7 Corsair. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 that is one hell of a beast.. nice work the nmf looks great.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Beautiful job, love the white & metal B52s. Can you say how big it is, length & span? I'm curious to understand how a Spitfire would look alongside...! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 27 inches long x 32 inches span approx (67cm x 80cm) It's on an A3 cutting mat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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