Popular Post giovanni Posted January 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hi everyone! I used to do be an air modeler till teenage but now I haven't built anything for about 25 years. So, please, be understanding for imperfections. Recently, I decided to make my modelling dream come true: I built the Monogram B-52 in the SAC 50s livery. The model is built out of the box with just minor adds like the replacement of the rear gun machines with 4 "Mini World" Cal 50 machine gun barrels. The colors used are: Dull aluminium areas: "Tamiya flat aluminium - XF-16", lightly buffed (to reduce the glitter aspect) and then covered with "alclad Klear Kote Matte - ALC313". Shiny metallic areas: gloss black, nicely polished, covered with "Alclad Chrome - ALC107". Anti flash white: "Mr Surfacer 1500 White". I know, this one sounds odd but due to the covid, the Testors colors I ordered took ages to arrive and I just used what I had. I'm anyway quite happy with the final result. Even though it's an old kit, I had fun with it. I hope you enjoy it. 135 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Wow! Absolutely stunning! Quite an imposing display! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giovanni Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it. In all this time I have been watching a lot other modellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Outstanding work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Excellent build Giovanni.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Gorgeous,fantastic build..I've got two of Corgi's in 1:144,what is she 1:72.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Love it. Peace is our profession! Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 That's an amazing metal finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Outstanding work all round! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Truly amazing work. I've always liked the early B-52s in natural metal finish and your model does justice to them in a wonderful way. That 1/72 B-52D from Monogram/Revell remains a very nice kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hello This is fantastic and I can see you fond the right way to display her at home. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 That's a beautiful build. Reminds me of that Rock Hudson movie A Gathering of eagles. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Oh wow, !! Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Excellent work, she is a bit of a beast. I converted mine from a Linebacker D model into an E a few years back. All that silver and white paint! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 An amazing model of an awesome aircraft. The paintwork is excellent. There's just one thing I want to knoWw though. "Where's Major Kong!??" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 This is an amazing result on a really old kit! Your paint job is first-rate, and is the most attractive scheme ever applied to these aircraft, IMO. It just screams: "we can reach out and touch you, anytime, anywhere." Just looking at it causes my heart-rate to rise significantly. Where's Major Kong!?? LOL. Totally awesome question, and of course Kong was flying an early H model. "Stay on the bomb run boys....I'll get them bomb bay doors open if it hair-lips everyone on Bear Creek." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Excellent model very well pained with the differing panel shades. Well done sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giovanni Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Thank you very much everyone!! I'm happy you like it. As you are saying, I was really inspired by "Dr. Strangelove", "A Gathering of Eagles" and especially "Bombers B-52". I also like a lot many works I see around, here, on youtube etc... Anyway, I really liked the B-52 from the first time I saw it in a book when I was about 8, I think. At that time, I thought that the Boeing 707/720 was the biggest airplane! Regarding the Monogram kit, yes, it's a bit old but I believe that the final result is very accurate in shape. I would love to do also an early G or H from the Modelcollect. Well, before that, if I have time, I'd like to also do the B-36. With plexiglass I should be able to pile up 2 or 3 bombers I think. In the link below, for now, you can watch "Bombers B-52". It's a bit boring I think but there are some beautiful early B-52 shooting. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 That is as impressive as it is large. The natural metal finish is very convincing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 That is absolutely beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Congratulations on such a wonderful piece of work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I think this can not be done better, simply amazing build. metal surfaces looks perfect! Bravo! Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 That's quite a return to modelling - how good were you 25 years ago??? Doesn't look like an older kit at all, you've made it look bang up-to-date! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Excellent! Really very good indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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