Parabat Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Ha ha, its like Leeloo says in Korben Dallas' cab in The Fifth Element.... Big badaboom! Edited July 6, 2012 by Parabat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Ha ha, its like Leeloo says in Korben Dallas' cab in The Fifth Element.... Big badaboom! I can imagine! I remember seeing one drop a stick of bombs in one of Ross Kemp's documentaries about Afghanistan. Full volume and surround sounds scared the crap out of me and that was only through the TV!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Haha I wouldn't image the 'bones need to drop anything to qualify for close air support! All you need to do is youtube 'B-1B show of force' to realise quite how impressive these birds are Can't wait to see this come together! Edited July 6, 2012 by DannyB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Haha I wouldn't image the 'bones need to drop anything to qualify for close air support! All you need to do is youtube 'B-52 show of force' to realise quite how impressive these birds are Can't wait to see this come together! Something like or Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooldudehenry Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi Dave How did you manage to get hold of the SHull bits for this? Looking forward to seeing it come together Thanks, Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Hi DaveHow did you manage to get hold of the SHull bits for this? Looking forward to seeing it come together Thanks, Henry Henry, I contacted Shawn directly. He was very helpful. You can also order through the catalog and then paypal cart (Shawn's own directions to me). The parts arrived less than a week after i'd ordered them and Shawn threw in some Tootsie rolls as a gift Dave Edited July 6, 2012 by DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooldudehenry Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Cheers for that Dave, I just assumed I couldnt order from there anymore! Think I will order the B-1B extras straight away. Thanks, Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Cheers for that Dave, I just assumed I couldnt order from there anymore! Think I will order the B-1B extras straight away. Thanks, Henry Nor did I mate until I spoke to Shawn Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Brought together all the aftermarket as i had confused myself with what I had bought Yes that is everything! Also collected together the rag-tag bunch of JDAM's that will go in the bomb bays. All came from the spares, apart from 2 donations. (thanks John!) I've a few impact fused GBU-38's and i plan to buy a packet of resin examples with airburst fuses. There are some standard GBU-31's, an airburst GBU-31 and three GBU-31 (v) 3/b (or 'bunker buster' warheads to make it easier!) Quite an eclectic mix, but should add some dimension to the model and hopefully illustrate this machines ability and versatility! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Wow Dave - quite a hoard! Just how long is this GB? Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Great to see this, brings back some painful memories!! Glad someone sorted out the Bone's CAS role, anything that can fly from Diego Garcia to Afghanistan, hang around for 90 minutes and then drop 6x 2,000lb JDAMs on anything that looks nasty is a soldier's friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Wow Dave - quite a hoard! Just how long is this GB? Cliff err... that's a good question Cliff!! I think it's September. May need a host to clear that one up Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Great to see this, brings back some painful memories!!Glad someone sorted out the Bone's CAS role, anything that can fly from Diego Garcia to Afghanistan, hang around for 90 minutes and then drop 6x 2,000lb JDAMs on anything that looks nasty is a soldier's friend! Thanks mate! I've been reading over your build threads and the 'B-1 builders' thread on ARC. I think my main concern is the Conventional Weapons Launcher and the problem you highlighted with the length of the kits engine nacelles. Other than that i'm not too worried Just need to get plenty of paint! Think i'll get a few tamiya rattle cans for this one. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ok a start has been made on this beast.... Added some of the eduard etch parts to the cockpit: The pilots section: The detail on the console is quite nice so I don't think i'll use the eduard part for this. The seats were made up next, minus the eduard straps and other details: Forward wheel bay was made up, with the replacement strut from SAC inserted too. The detail in the wells is fantastic: Tail section built up: Horizontal stabilisers: Wings: ...and to give an idea of size: Yes, that is a 1/48 Tomcat!! Next up is to crack on with the cockpit assembly. More to come. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Finally! Some modelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thought you might have deployed the flaps for this one Dave, just to make you even more bonkers Just kidding! It really is a monster isn't it? Great start, the Monogram kits always had very good detail in the wheel bays. Like how the seats have armrests! Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Finally! Some modelling! long time in coming but had to get #1 out of the way first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thought you might have deployed the flaps for this one Dave, just to make you even more bonkers Just kidding! It really is a monster isn't it? Great start, the Monogram kits always had very good detail in the wheel bays. Like how the seats have armrests!Joel No chance of that Joel!! Still don't know where i'm going to put it with the wings swept, never mind extended!! It certainly is big. Will be the biggest and most demanding project i've ever done. Hope I can get it finished before the GB deadline. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 ...and to give an idea of size: Yes, that is a 1/48 Tomcat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 My thoughts exactly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amen Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It's huge!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yes, that is a 1/48 Tomcat!! Stone me, that's a monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 So does SWMBO know that you're making this yet? It's going to be really quite massive! An insane project - excellent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 So does SWMBO know that you're making this yet?It's going to be really quite massive! An insane project - excellent!! Not sure what that means...but if it refers to wife, then no, as I don't have one! 22 is too young for that carry on But yes, it is going to be the biggest and most expensive build i've ever done! Dave Stone me, that's a monster! ...and the wing isn't even half the length of the fuselage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 It's huge!! an understatement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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