csnewton2701 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Well this was a monster build, by far the biggest model of my undertaking, even though detailing was kept to a minimum. Not one for the faint hearted as it wasn't a straight forward build and a lot of filler was required. The size of the kit for the cost is excellent, I almost feel like I should have paid far more for it than I did. With the choice of 4 different aircraft the decals give you plenty of choice. However, the actual decals themselves are very flimsy which on the long walk ways its almost impossible to fit them. I tried 3 different decals and due to the size they just tore and rolled up as soon as they left the card. The instructions. Now that's where all the fun is, you could build it by reading kit reviews rather than following the instructions they are that bad. How you can build an aircraft with wings out stretched and provide no strength its crazy. Is this kit worth it. Depends how much effort you want to put in adapting the instructions, you have plenty of space and are relatively experienced. Would I buy it again. Unfortunately the answer is no. Apologies for the backgrounds in the photographs, the sheer size of it forced me to use the floor for the pictures. IMG_9619 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr IMG_9620 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr IMG_9621 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr IMG_9624 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr IMG_9626 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr Just to show the size this was taken next to a 1/72 tornado and a 1/72 Concorde IMG_9627 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr Chris 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 You know I honestly had no idea there was a 1/72 B52. Now someone will tell me there's a 1/48 version.😱 Like the real thing it's an impressive subject. Still in service after all these years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnewton2701 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 I think it would require a garage to build a 1/48. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, noelh said: You know I honestly had no idea there was a 1/72 B52. Now someone will tell me there's a 1/48 version.😱 Like the real thing it's an impressive subject. Still in service after all these years. There's a resin 1:48 B-52. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, noelh said: You know I honestly had no idea there was a 1/72 B52. Now someone will tell me there's a 1/48 version.😱 Like the real thing it's an impressive subject. Still in service after all these years. There is the old Monogram 1/72 B-52D, the Italeri ones are B-52G and B-52H which are the old AMT moulds, Italeri updated them with cruise missiles but the AMT one had the Hound dog missile on it. Dragon also do a few versions in 1/200 scale which aren't bad. A bit worried about the fit issues of the Italeri ones now as I have the G & H! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 What a magnificent beast,Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Having built this beast myself over the Christmas period and most of spring this year well done for getting to the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 kudos for successfully brush painting such a large model. I would love to do one but I just dont have the space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Oh boy, those are REALLY MASSIVE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 10 hours ago, noelh said: You know I honestly had no idea there was a 1/72 B52. Now someone will tell me there's a 1/48 version.😱 Like the real thing it's an impressive subject. Still in service after all these years. There is..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnewton2701 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Thanks. It's currently sat on the top of a wardrobe, I haven't found a safe place to put it yet. I'm not happy with the paint job as I've applied the paint to thick. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poupichoups Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, csnewton2701 said: Thanks. It's currently sat on the top of a wardrobe, I haven't found a safe place to put it yet. I'm not happy with the paint job as I've applied the paint to thick. Chris Hello Chris, Great job with your B-52 ! Indeed it seems that you didn't put thinner in your paint. Unfortunately with acrylics it's almost essential in many cases. Which brand do you use ? How many layers did you apply ? Also, the choice of the brushes is quite important. Nevertheless it's evident that painting such a big aircraft only with brushes requires time and patience 😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnewton2701 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 It was a revell matte enamel. The thinning is something I haven't done on a fair few larger projects. It took me 2 weeks with a medium brush to fully paint it. The first layer came out patchy so I gave it another. 1 layer might have been enough if I had thinned it. We live and learn and now I thin all my paints down. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Brush painting Revell enamel is quite an enterprise in itself. It takes all the meaning out of the expression 'it's like watching paint dry' because it dries so terribly fast! I do admire your achievement, assembling that beast and brush painting it. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Very nice (and large) build! I have occasionally daydreamed about building one of these, but the old "Where would I put it?" question keeps coming up. Glad that has not stopped you with your endeavour. Very inspiring. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wintintin Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Coming to the end of my build of this B-52, a bit wee weed off that the wheel well doors do not fit the fuselage! Such an bottom ache as I wanted to display it in flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 🤩😮And I was putting off building my 1/72 Victor due to its size!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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