LorenSharp Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Today since it's the 75th Anniversary of Chuck Yeager flying the Glamorous Glennis through through the sound barrier and into the history books I give you for your inspection Monograms 1/48 B-29 converted into a Test flight Mothership and Eduards X-1. Added details were numerous, Metallic Details Flap set, engine and cowlings, Eduards main and nose gear detail sets and an X-1 detail set. Several parts were 3-D printed for the cockpit and drop bay. The exterior of the B-29 was covered in Bare Metal foil. Eagles /Talon X-1 decal set and the B-29 decals from my spares. Paint was Allclad II Polished Aluminum, Matte Aluminum and a polygot mix of Mig-Ammo, Tamiya, and Model Master paints Thanks for stopping by to have a look. All questions, suggestions, and what not are always welcome. You can find the WIP here: 37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Followed the WIP. That is a stunning build. B52 and X15 next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 6 hours ago, John_W said: Followed the WIP. That is a stunning build. B52 and X15 next? Thanks John. That's a project I hope to re-start at the first of the year. God willlin' and the creek don't rise. It's sat on the sidelines for much too long. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Knowing from experience the B-29 is no shake and bake build, especially as involves the gun turret mounts, I'm more than impressed with what you accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 A fabulous and timely result, Loren. Well done indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 2:14 PM, Pete in Lincs said: A fabulous and timely result, Loren. Well done indeed. Thanks Pete. Got it in just in the nick of time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Wow. Just wow is all I can think about. Building the 1/48 B-29 is no picnic as the finished kit is so big and somewhat fragile. Ya did good. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Thanks George. You never know what's going to pop out next of the Skonnkworks Manufacturing and Delicatessen Shoppe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Excellent stuff. Inspiring and informative build of a very important breakthrough in aviation. Thanks for sharing. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Thanks for stopping by and having a look see Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Pretty impressive result, I've never had the courage to use foil for a finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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