Richard E Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I think they may have had a diagonal white line running from the top left to bottom right hand corner as viewed when the doors were open - I think there was an artwork in an old edition of Scale Aircraft Modelling, if you want I'll try to have a look at my old copies that are stored in the loft. (Far too much domestic detail!) Hi Richard, That would be great if you can find anything out Just had the nose wheel collapse on the weak joint where the jockey section connects so it was pinned with brass rod. Hopefully that should do the trick. The article I was thinking of was in the July 1992 edition of SAM. In as much as you can trust artworks rather than pictures Mike Keep has illustrated 90 Squadron's WF443 WP-A in an overall silver finish with single colour red nose wheel doors, however he has also drawn WF498 WP-B as you have modelled it referring to "black undersurfaces" and making no reference to the wheel doors being a different colour. My memory had faded slightly after almost 23 years: one of the schemes adopted by 44 Squadron was the blue and white diagonal design I was thinking of. Hope this helps although I fear it has just muddied the waters slightly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Looks just fantastic, Woody! Say, did you see the write up over on Hyperscale about the new B-29 Antennae set from Brengun? Thought it might be relevant. david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Looking good Neil, I was under the impression that the coloured nose wheel doors were brought in when sqn code letters were dropped,....but I`d be very happy for somebody to prove otherwise on this issue. Keep up the great work, Tony Edit- Neil,....isn`t the door colour info that you need on that reference stuff that I sent to you? Hi Tony, As discussed, I'm going to change them to black as per a photo of a black bellied nose, whilst in B&W, it does appear to be black. The article I was thinking of was in the July 1992 edition of SAM. In as much as you can trust artworks rather than pictures Mike Keep has illustrated 90 Squadron's WF443 WP-A in an overall silver finish with single colour red nose wheel doors, however he has also drawn WF498 WP-B as you have modelled it referring to "black undersurfaces" and making no reference to the wheel doors being a different colour. My memory had faded slightly after almost 23 years: one of the schemes adopted by 44 Squadron was the blue and white diagonal design I was thinking of. Hope this helps although I fear it has just muddied the waters slightly..... Hi Richard, I'm going to change it, suspect that Tony is right, with a rather large 'B' on the tail, the coloued gear doors would be pretty pointless! Thanks Looks just fantastic, Woody! Say, did you see the write up over on Hyperscale about the new B-29 Antennae set from Brengun? Thought it might be relevant. david I didn't Dave unfortunately. The Eduard kit had some included but the antenna on the nose looks oversize in the set, so I used kit parts and made the fuselage ones from brass rod. Got a few pictures taken earlier with the props dry fitted... 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Gorgeous Neil, you've even exceeded your own high standards with this one! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Only a few bits now. Unfortunately I gave the decal sheet away for forgot I would need prop logo's so I'll have to pinch some from something else. Managed to put some oil staining on the No.3 using Tamiya Smoke. Should have it in the FRI in the next few days. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Very nice work fella, top notch ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 As others have already said: this is a really beautiful build! Your attention to detail is amazing. Really impressive stuff! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 That oil leaking engine is fantastic. You'll need a little drip tray under it when you put it on a shelf. It looks so real I'd swear it will drip real oil! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looking really good Neil ...not going to be a lot of room on the table every time this one appears ! (fills another big gap in the BC display).. Sounds like it's given you a run for your money but it looks as if you've won through.....look forward to seeing it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Gorgeous job Woody, my favourite bomber, will be good to see it, may be at the Nationals on the Bomber Command stand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Cheers guys. True Andy, this fills quite a space for a 1/72 aircraft. Just as well we never purchased the B-36! Kev, room permitting it will be there as long as there is a gap amongst the Stirlings! Just been putting a final few details on, may get the finished pictures tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Really like that, this build has flown past too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Staining looks good Neil, how you get that effect? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Managed to put some oil staining on the No.3 using Tamiya Smoke. Should have it in the FRI in the next few days. Beautifully judged Neil. I'm a big fan of the way you weather your aircraft and this one is no exception 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Staining looks good Neil, how you get that effect? Hi Ray, Predominantly Tamiya smoke on a fine brush but with an overlay of pastel to exaggerate the effects. It's now in RFI making way for the Stirling on the production line! Really appreciate everyone's contributions along the way 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumonYa Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Good work! Сould still use this detailing set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Yeah but that is 1/48th scale,.....so it would be too big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Seems a bit strange posting that... it's 1/48th, this is 1/72nd. Can only assume he is connected with the AM set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Just caught up with this build. You've done a great job. I keep wanting an Academy B-29 but keep buying other stuff instead! Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Looks like a good set for anyone building a 1/48. Bit too big for my shelves...he says being sorely tempted by the new 1/32 Lanc when it comes out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumonYa Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Sorry, my mistake . But they appeared to have a similar set for scale 1:72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 That set would of done rather nicely, the hollowed out exhausts (2 per side which I wasn't aware of, the kit only has one moulded). What is missing compared to the set I used though is the gills (unless they're included but not visible), these improve the engines a lot in my opinion. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaminCam Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Hi Woody, I saw this fantastic build just before the photobucket debacle happened and it was one of the posts which inspired me to build my own nmf b-29. I know it's a massive pain but do you have any plans to reupload the pics or is there another link i could go to to see them? Thanks! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Viper Tester Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 3 hours ago, SaminCam said: is there another link i could go to to see them? Thanks! Sam I've copied the pertinent build portions of this thread to a Word file. If Woody's okay with it, I could send it to you. It's 41Mb, can send it to you via WeTransfer. Sven 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaminCam Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 If its ok with woody that'd be awesome, thanks Sven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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