Chris Jephcott Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thank you very much indeed again guys. Very very much appreciated. Well I've hit a landmark today - I've finished all the assembly and the majority of the painting. I've still got one or two patches to attend to, but I'll do this over the next couple of days. I haven't yet glued the transparencies onto it. But here we go... here's a lot of photos - the flash has made the zinc chromate come out a lot brighter than it actually is, so I tried to take one without the flash on. Also, it highlights the weathering I've done on the bombs a little bit too much... The camera flash is never very friendly to a model!! In short, I've done the bomb racks, the undercarriage, the wing undercarriage and I've also touched up a few areas of paint that were getting on my nerves. I'm incredibly happy with the way that the flap bays have turned out. The weathering has come off exactly to the level that I was hoping to achieve. Enjoy! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Shut the front door - what a beast! Ill bet the cat is still in hiding... Youve done a really great job of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Great job on this huge plane. Now you face with the same problem as I do with my B-52H : where can I keep her safely at home? Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 That is a cracking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 You've done a great job with that. It really looks right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thank you very much indeed - I'll be covering it in a couple of coats of Klear at some stage today, then put the decals on, and then another coat of Klear (I'm not sure as to whether or not to use a coat of Matt varnish as the B-52s I've seen generally look quite shiny!). And then, my final weapon - a dusting of Tamiya Smoke. Then it's complete and I can move back to models at a slightly more reasonable size!!! Many thanks for your comments so far! Really very much appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 She's a beaut Chris. Bloody good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm not sure as to whether or not to use a coat of Matt varnish as the B-52s I've seen generally look quite shiny! I saw some close up in the 80s and my recollection was that they were satin or eggshell finished. I think the paint might have been matt originally but may have been sprayed with anti-corrosion stuff like WD-40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Excellent work, Chris. Done a great work on an superb old kit. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 So... a decalling disaster has struck tonight. I put the sharks mouth into the water, and it literally just fell apart... so as it stands, I'm going to have to order some after market decals for it now, as I can't use the original kit decals. I dread to think the state of the others though. Maybe one of you kind souls out there has a spare 1/72 B-52 Shark mouth that they could send over to me please? If not, I'll dig into my pockets and consult the oracle at Hannants instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 So... a decalling disaster has struck tonight. I can't help with a replacement but you have my sympathy, Chris. Been there, done that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Chris, this is looking seriously good. I particularly like the open engine covers. Good luck with the search for aftermarket decals, with a bit of luck there may be something extra special out there. Cheers Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 I've got a set on order now from hannants - I found it a couple of nights ago and placed the order. The USAF writing on the right wing as well as suffered a bit of cracking, however, it is in place. I think a lot of clear is going to have to be used in order to try and cover up the silvering and damage! No rest for the wicked eh??? Hopefully by this time next week, it will be done. But now, we're waiting on Hannants to send it out - before I go off to Southampton for a week with work! Please let it happen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 And it's complete!!! After numerous coats of klear, replacement Almark decals arriving from Hannants, another 2 coats of klear, some weathering (Tamiya Smoke!) and 2 coats of Matt varnish... We're there!! Here she is in all her glory, I'll be posting the photos also in the ready for inspection thread on the forum too. She'll be making an appearance at the Sutton Model Show on the 18th too. I'm probably going to put another coat of Matt varnish on over the top as the effects of the the smoke have turned some areas a bit more glossy that I'd wanted it to be... But anyway, enjoy the photos... I'll add them to the gallery ASAP! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congratulations! Big sob isn't it? I only realised how big when I saw the door frame in the background. I look forward to seeing this at Sutton. Your BUFF looks bonnie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 It's bloody massive. I don't know what to do with it now... Thank you very much though!!!! It's going to dominate the table at Sutton - you'll be able to locate me just by the size of the tail!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 It's bloody massive. I don't know what to do with it now...Thank you very much though!!!! It's going to dominate the table at Sutton - you'll be able to locate me just by the size of the tail!!! I'll be able to locate you because I'll be sitting next to you (behind my Lanc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing the Lanc already too... That was one hell of a build (thread creep coming on!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 With Don's Lancaster and you're B-52, I just wish I had the time to get to The Sutton show! That's very, very impressive Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Mark, Thank you very much for your comments! I'll hopefully also be able to make Telford this year (I've requested the days off, whether rostering play ball or not will be seen in due time!), are you still intending to attend too? I'm sure there'll be many photos from Sutton actually... I've just worked out that actually our back dated pay comes through just in time for the show. This could be highly dangerous... Cheers! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 It's going to dominate the table at Sutton - you'll be able to locate me just by the size of the tail!!! Just like the real thing then. I remember when Dad was based at Bergstrom in the 70s, whenever we drove to base you could see the tailplanes from seemed like miles away. Great job and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Thank you very much! Hopefully I'll find somewhere to keep her - and I don't genuinely know where that is right now! But something will come clear, I have no doubt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sAllGoneHorriblyWrong Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Wow that really is enormous! Congratulations on a great result - well worth the effort. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing the Lanc already too... That was one hell of a build (thread creep coming on!) We learn from each other here, I find. A little bit of mutual appreciation ain't so bad really, so long as we don't start 'gushing' like actors! On the storing of your B-52, have you considered hanging it on the wall? Often a house has a large wall space out of the way of traffic. Maybe a stairwell or above a spare bed? Have a look here, half way down the page. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75124 Edited August 19, 2011 by per ardua ad ostentationem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Well done Chris - a great result! Looks like it could be a first trip to the Sutton show for me this year too..... Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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