russ c Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi Everyone, thought I`d share some pic`s of my very latest completion, Airfix`s 1/48 b-57 kit Done as an RB-57E, Det. 1, 460th Tactical reconnaissance Wing, Ton Son Nhut, Vietnam, 1970 Decals from Xtradecal X44077 sheet Made a few modifications that I became aware of; reshaped the nose a bit, enlarged the tail-skid... modified the tail-cone, reworked the aerial array and added anti collision lights. Also added nav` lights and wiring to the tip tanks, couldn`t find much info on the cockpit layout so fitted the crew to hide lack of detail Hope you enjoy looking at, Cheers Russ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wow, this one is really oustanding, Russ ! A beautifully-done replica of this especially fascinating version of the B-57. This Airfix kit looks like it is very well done and it must be an impressive and eye-catching model at this scale and in this scheme. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabio Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Like that, looks really cool in black- nice work with the paint job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Looks great in black. Top stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Faded to perfection - not easily done on black, great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 looks great, the finish and weathering look great , 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 That's nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Great build looks very menacing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoner Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I never liked neither B-57 nor its models. You've changed my mind, Russ! And I especially appreciate the way you did it - with the black shades. Thank you for your job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul coudeyrette Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Goodnight Russ and congratulations...Nice achievement with paint in tune... a very special mission for ten RB57E of TAN SON NHUT, experienced by a friend who was flying on RF101C at this time... gloomy desire... like reality Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Russ, That is one pretty sleek model. BEAUTIFUL... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james424 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Glad i've seen that. I'm building that kit myself and wasn't sure about the tanks on the wing ends. Seeing these pics makes me think i got them somewhere near right! (Fingers crossed). Lovely finsh on yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Another good one Russ - nice to see you building one that's not in my stash! I have the Classic Airframes -B! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wow, this one is really oustanding, Russ ! A beautifully-done replica of this especially fascinating version of the B-57. This Airfix kit looks like it is very well done and it must be an impressive and eye-catching model at this scale and in this scheme. Mike Cheers Mike, Yes it is a bit on the large side ! it`ll have to languish in the attic for a bit `till I figure out where to put some larger shelves. Thanks to everyone for your nice comments, really glad you like it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Very nicely done all black paintwork there Russ, Canberra's not an aircraft I've taken too but yours has made me think again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Another amazing job there Russ. Black 'shading and fading' always brings tears to my eyes ...... looks like you have 'cracked' it. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 A cracking model! You've made what could have been a bland finish really interesting and varied. Yet another fantastic build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HwA Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Nice finishing, make the black look interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Great job, the paintwork is superb. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haroldk Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nice job on the painting to make the black really pop. Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Great job Russ, always enjoy your work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seversky Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Cool!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodak Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Very affective paint work Russ and nice to see some chaps in the cockpit :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 -An all black camo is one of the most difficult to achieve realistically, you have beautifully coped with this difficulty..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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