Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 #10 in my Vermont ANG History series, finally done. No conversion exists in 1/72 for the EB, so I had to scratch-build the myriad of antennae, radomes and chaff pods for this. Rebuilt and altered intakes to reflect the EB. Also no decals exist yet for this in 1/72 (until Caracal releases their new sheet in 1/72), so I had to scrounge with whatever I could find. I used Wolfpak EB-57 decals plus their Vermont F-102 decals, plus Hasegawa kit decals for the ANG badge, outstanding unit ribbon and bomb bay striping, and a ton of Superscale F-4 and F-102 data/markings. Took most of a week to accomplish. Quickboost ESCAPAC seats (tough to find) with their bottoms hollowed out to allow extra lead weight. Build thread here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235072528-172-eb-57b-vermont-ang/ 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Here again joining its Vermont ANG brethren; still need an F-35A, F-89D and another T-33 (to reflect both early and later appearances). Also, PLEASE, someone release decals in 1/72 of their GE-powered F-16's? Closest thing out there is Wolfpak's markings for a P&W-powered "C", but the markings are not quite the same. Please.... 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Wow, till now I did not know this variant exists. Certainly makes for a colourful model, a crying shame no decals exist 👍 Btw, nice ANG collection. Thumbs up for the postwar Thunderbolt and Mustang. The ANG units had some quite colourful birds which make a nice change from the often seen WW2 liveries. Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 This is a great look for a B57 Canberra. And an excellent addition to your Vermont collection. Congrats on an outstanding build 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I like your ANG history series, I’ve begun one of my own for Wisconsin (the state I’m retiring to). Three done so far, more in the stash. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Very good build Andrew, one to be proud of: it's been a pleasure to follow your WIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Excellent work and great attention to detail in the conversion. Well done Great ANG collection too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Andrew, simply awesome--love the restrained yet effective weathering on the EB-57--you hit everything spot on--I bet you have some mini "zaps" of a gold VT shape with an Ethan Allen dinking a beer in the cockpit! 😎 I also really appreciate what you did with P-51H--or are my eyes tricking me! This is an awesome collection--I will be reaching out a lot as try to put my collection together! Thank you for the inspiration... Best, Erwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Nice build of an interesting B-57 version , there was a well illustrated article in an issue of Air International back around 1980'ish about the unit which also operated some aircraft in the overall black and SEA Camouflage schemes as well as the high-viz example you have done so well but cannot recall now if they were also EB-57s or just standard B-57s used for crew flying proficiency to keep the hours down on the actual mission aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Thank you for all the kind comments! Bill, which Wisconsin aircraft have you done, and in which scale? Erwin, I haven't been back to the northeast in 35 years and need to very much....if you're ever in Arizona lemme know and we'll toast the GMB's! I'm waiting to see if my third chaff pod will be produced; if so, I'll see what I can do for you. Also yes, that's an F-51H, good eye! Some sources claim they only operated six of this type, but I've got a list of nine. I'm now trying to finish the F-51D, very difficult trying to plan the elaborate starburst design on the cowling since, once again, no decals are available.... Des, the black and the SEA birds the unit operated appear to be regular B-57C's, as they lack the EB antenna suite. Edited May 25, 2020 by Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Very nice EB-57B. Love the collection. Your natural metal birds are awesome! That P-47 is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Fan-freakin'-tastic! Nicely done, all. I really enjoyed following the thread, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 All your conversion work really paid off. An excellent build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Lovely B-57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Very, very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Great job on the EB-57B conversion, with some nicely done weathering. It goes well with the others in your collection. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 That's a great build and a cracking collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Very nicely done! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thank you for the kind words! I also appreciate the input/advice/wisdom from many of you which allowed this to happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Wow, that is stunning - and what a great ANG collection you've got going, thanks for sharing them all. I have a stalled 1/72 EB-57 build, and I'm off to your WIP to glean what I can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Outstanding EB-57. It fits in nicely with the growing collection of Vermont Air Guard types. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Excellent work, Andrew! 👏 The kits with a raised panel lines looks fantastic and not dated, when they’re done well - like yours. Congratulations on having the Canberra in your excellent collection. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Great job on the Canberra and its Brethren! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f111guru Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Outstanding on your finished EB-57 and the collection. Always nice to see a collection of a certain group. Has a historic ring to it. Again well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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