DaveJL Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hello all, Here is my recently finished Monogram 1/72 B-52D in the markings of 55-0677 of the 25th Bomb Wing, based at Andersen AFB, Guam during the Linebacker II bombing campaign in 1972. Built for the Vietnam II group build, the build thread is here The windows have been painted gloss black as the fit is poor and some filler was required, resulting in dust getting in behind the transparencies. I'm also missing the walkways for the horizontal stabilisers, as these broke up on application. The bomb tally is fictional, but i couldn't have my BUFF without one! Built completely OOB, except for the inclusion of Warbird decals for the walkways. It's a big bugger with poor fit at times, but a great addition to the collection and one of my favourite aircraft. Would i build another? Yes. I've an AMT/Ertl H model to build then i'll probably add a B-52B in there (when I get the space!) Comments welcome, thanks for looking. Dave 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 That's one big bad beasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 It's certainly a big kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Nice looking BUFF there, love the scheme too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Very impressive build, what a monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hello,DaveJL - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'B-52'.I love the build,finish and the subject very much indeed.She is a resplendent and majestic tribute to this iconic aircraft.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 What a giant bird! Looks great & certainly one of the biggest on here...good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Very nice indeed,.....I love the sharkmouth and your paintwork i superb! I remember building this kit yonks ago when I got it as a Christmas prezzie as a kid and built it in the same Vietnam scheme,.....happy memories, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 This BUFF has been constructed to the highest standards. Still going strong. My compliments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Thanks folks, glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nice work Dave. Wondering if that's the kit you got from me last year! It might just be the flash, but the green looks a bit too "lime" on my monitor. Not a criticism, just being nitpicky! You did really well to get such a consistent finish over such a massive area! Word of advice - build the B-52B before trying the AMT H. The AMT one will sap your will to live, never mind your entire stock of putty and sandpaper. It's a reasonable to say NOTHING on it fits anything else in the box! All the best, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Could well be Al! May be your monitor, the lighter green is pale as opposed to lime. I struggled to get it right. The tone seemed to vary from jet to jet, think mine is somewhere in the middle, but the flash does make it look a tad brighter than what it is. Thanks for the advice on the H….the joys. I do like a challenge! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Such a cool jet, thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Bloomin' lovely! Nice one Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Go large or go home!! Superb B-52, where's it going to go? Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I have the very same kit, only problem was the decals disintegrated on contact with water. I can't find a full set of replacements so mine will forever be unfinished. Nice to see one completed! awesome job!!! Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Cheers folks! Go large or go home!! Superb B-52, where's it going to go? Sean Thanks! It's on top of a wardrobe for now. I have the very same kit, only problem was the decals disintegrated on contact with water. I can't find a full set of replacements so mine will forever be unfinished. Nice to see one completed! awesome job!!! Marc You can get replacement decals on Ebay easily enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Classic build of a classic kit! Well done! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Turned out great Dave! Have you thought about black decal strips or masking the stab walkways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Cheers folks. Turned out great Dave! Have you thought about black decal strips or masking the stab walkways? Think i'll just leave the walkways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well tamed! Having built, then rebuilt this brute, I know what you have been through. That's a good job there, she looks suitably faded after working hard in theatre. Some Xtradecal strip will sort the stabs out, I've had to do that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Impressive build. It looks absolutely massive! Not sure I've got the space for one but I'd love to have a go at building one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thanks chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have the very same kit, only problem was the decals disintegrated on contact with water. I can't find a full set of replacements so mine will forever be unfinished. Nice to see one completed! awesome job!!! Marc If DaveJL's replacement decals idea doesn't work there's always Davies-Monthan for a dio... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Great work, nice to see another bomber enthusiast! Have got one of these in the stash contending for my first project of 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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