Richard Stephens Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) hello all Since I was very young probably 6 or 7 I remember seeing this model in the flesh and being amazed by the size. Over the past few years I have always had this model in the back of my mind on the todo list.Well after watching some inspiring builds over different forums and finally viewings rom1's build on here me and my father have over the last few weeks got together 2 of these beasts and plan on fully stripping and detailing them where we see fit. Firstly I would like to thank VonkeyVong for the purchase of his B1 with eduard etch we wouldn't of been able to get two so quickly without you so thanks again. Overall the model is a great starting point.We have both opted for the eduard etch exhaust and cockpit and exterior etch metal sets. Please note the models are slightly differently boxed but in pretty much every way they are the same model for those who don't know. This build will include improved details, lighting,scratchbuilding, and as much possible detail as we can. we plan on dropping flaps and slats opening the pilots emergency escape hatches.....dropping panels to view some of the turbines amongst many other details..We have a huge 128 page reference book for everything to work from so will be keeping them to the upmost of accuracy usually our builds are pretty quick so i wont be posting as regualr with our builds but do stick with us as we will get there! Enjoy Edited March 6, 2015 by Richard Stephens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Count me in on this one. I have this in the stash with all the eduard etch. Will be interesting to follow your progress. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) I'm along for the ride too. Must start mine sometime. Matt Edited March 6, 2015 by S5 modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 a masochist! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logical Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Based on the Frogfoot/Eagle build I'll be watching this intently. Stunning work from you both so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Greggs Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeler Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Waiting... In the stash 7 1/48 B-1B. Yes i`m young Edited March 6, 2015 by modeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 This is gonna b worth watching! Crack on! FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stephens Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) hello Well after a very quiet evening to myself I was able to get round to the start of my B1..Now given this model was new in the 1980's I was expecting some problems straight out of the box. To be fair to the model compared to the reference I have as you will see in the photos the attention to detail in the main undercarriage well is pretty close and won't require to much additional detail (well for me anyway). Having said that though they have hidden some really nasty injection marks right where parts close on the gap.. Luckily so far a lot of the etch has covered a few but there are still a few of them to get rid of.Today was spent mostly cleaning up interior and not really any assembly apart from test fit but im happy with the start. enjoy Edited March 6, 2015 by Richard Stephens 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Very nice. Need to get my skates on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTKC Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Very interesting build with one of these, but two??? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Greggs Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Great progress, those wires look FUN!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Good start so far...good luck, I'll be following with keen interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) Looks like I need the rest of the eduard etch for mine. Got the interior set, but the exhaust nozzles looked rather complicated. May I ask, where did you get the plans from, and what book do you have? Edited March 7, 2015 by S5 modeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stephens Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 POTKC sorry I should of been more clear....me and my father both are building one I'm not building both....as for the plans they were just off Internet and enlarged to correct scale....the reference book is a full look into the b1 and was a downloaded pdf file which we took colour pictures from and we have also placed are own found images from various sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stephens Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 hello Some great progress today. Bomb bays and main undercarriage wells is coming along very nicely on mine got rid of most of moulding pins and have begun detailing certain parts.My father finally got round to his and has made it his first job to hide seams on intakes and add appropriate detail. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Nice start on these birds. Loving the detail work. Do you think it is worth getting the exterior and exhaust etch sets? I only have the interior sets for mine. Looking forward to seeing more progress. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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