Mike Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 She's a big old tube, isn't she? Nice scheme too. It's weird but when you stand under the nose it doesn't feel all that big, despite the overall size 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 That is one immence bird, you did a good job on it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I know from experience that it's a big job to finish this kit. And even harder to make it look as good as you have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 When they get modeller's block most people would turn to a new Airfix or simple Tamiya kit as a shake and bake - so kudos for going way out left field. Brill result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 11 hours ago, jeaton01 said: I know from experience that it's a big job to finish this kit. And even harder to make it look as good as you have. That's very kind. It is a big model to handle on the bench, but when you consider the size the fit is remarkably good. Due to length of the fuselage it's a bit like wrestling a crocodile when it comes to gluing the halves together, so plenty of tapes and clamps are the order of the day. It's quite simple in terms of the number of parts too, so it actually goes together very quickly. I probably spent more time masking than I actually did building it! 3 hours ago, Natter said: When they get modeller's block most people would turn to a new Airfix or simple Tamiya kit as a shake and bake - so kudos for going way out left field. Brill result. I did consider a smaller kit to start from scratch, but as this was more or less complete in terms of construction it was just a case of painting and decalling which is just what the doctor ordered. And you know what? I don't have a single Tamiya kit in my stash - must remedy that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Every time I see one of these kits, there is is droning, buzzing noise in my head....the kind you get when it flies right overhead. Only seen one once.....never forgotten. Saw one for sale last week; left it there, just too big. Great job there, Halfords Fiat red-orange? Taking it to St Ives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Only seen one once.....never forgotten Where was that, Bob? I remember seeig the Ft. Worth machine in 1980. Other than that I've only seen the XC-99 at Kelly AFB dump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Where was that, Bob? I remember seeig the Ft. Worth machine in 1980. Other than that I've only seen the XC-99 at Kelly AFB dump Bob? as in Blackadder Bob? Flew over the house just outside Ipswich when I was 'nobbut a lad' - about 4. Not very high. 6 turnin' 4 burnin'. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdauben Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Beautiful job on this unusual bomber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Frank oops ...... sorry ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Every time I see one of these kits, there is is droning, buzzing noise in my head....the kind you get when it flies right overhead. Only seen one once.....never forgotten. Saw one for sale last week; left it there, just too big. Great job there, Halfords Fiat red-orange? Taking it to St Ives? Cheers, Frank. Nope - Halfords Nissan Red - was a good match for these earlier arctic schemes. I'm not sure if it's going to be coming to St. Ives as we already have some big models on the table but either way I'll see you there. 15 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Flew over the house just outside Ipswich when I was 'nobbut a lad' - about 4. Not very high. 6 turnin' 4 burnin'. Frank Makes sense - they were at Sculthorpe for a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 3 hours ago, tomprobert said: It's quite simple in terms of the number of parts too, so it actually goes together very quickly. I probably spent more time masking than I actually did building it! Oh no! Don't tell me that! Must resist. Must resist. Somebody stop me before I build yet another big, multi-engine, NMF bomber. Let my B-36 kit stay on the shelf a bit longer, please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 That is a mightly impressive model of an even more impressive airplane! The red and silver looks fantastic and all the walk areas are they kit decals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Threadbear said: That is a mightly impressive model of an even more impressive airplane! The red and silver looks fantastic and all the walk areas are they kit decals? Many thanks! No - the decals are aftermarket and from Warbird Decals. They do a separate stencil sheet as well as general squadron/bomb group markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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