maybe these instructions will help - scroll down to the instructions section

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-kikoler-h-162-b-52-com-x-15--1165820

I remember when the B-52  model came out.  It was actually around 1968.  It had a motor included that from what I was told by my A.F. recruiter sounded pretty close to the real thing.  I found out for myself that the real aircraft was close when it was taxiing, takeoff was a whole different matter.

Back in 1954 the B-52 was brand new and most spent their time on the alert pads while they were loaded with nukes or doing their Fail Safe flights.  Back then, nobody got near them and any information about this new bomber was restricted.  They didn't show up on T.V. until the Vietnam War and eventually were seen on the nightly news.

Thanks, John, but I'm specifically looking for the instructions for the original configuration 1954 issue without the X-15.

The first B-52 I saw flew low over my home town, Silver City, New Mexico, around 1958 or 1959. I had just locked the door of a warehouse where I was getting some new stock for the small department store I worked in when I heard a roar, looked up, and was startled to see airplane at very low altitude. It was so close I could almost count the rivets, and noticed dark exhaust stains under the wings. And then it was gone. I knew exactly what it was; not many aircraft escaped my interest in those days. And these days!

I didn't see any B-52s in Vietnam, even though they were dropping bombs on suspected enemy positions during the early days of my first operation, Operation Double Eagle, January 28 through February 17, 1966. The only other B-52 I've seen is the one on display at the Air Force Academy.

I did get a dramatic view of a B-47 a year or so later. Some friends and I were climbing Cooke's Peak — the Matterhorn of the Southwest. As we approached the summit, the bomber suddenly burst into view just above the peak. And that was the only B-47 I've ever seen! You might enjoy reading my web page about that climb, Climbing Cooke's Peak.

Bob

If you're on FaceBook, there is a vintage Revell model page that you could join and ask. These guys tend to have or know where everything is.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/126399814185218

There is at least one partial picture in that group of the original B-52 plans. Ask the person who has the instructions if you can get a copy.

ButcherOfTheSomme

Thanks Rob but I'm to young for Facebook that picture is a piece of the puzzle though.

Here's a few pictures I took during the war, including a page from the manual for the paint scheme.  A couple pictures have started to change to a reddish color from age .

ikar01

I remember when the B-52  model came out.  It was actually around 1968.  It had a motor included that from what I was told by my A.F. recruiter sounded pretty close to the real thing...

I think you're thinking of Monogram's 1/72 kit, ikar.

You're right, I must have missed that detail somehow.  He found one of the litle models from back then when they also had the B-36 kit.  Old age must be getting to me a little, sorry.

ButcherOfTheSomme

Just saw this now, thank you so much!

Or try this link to see if it will work.

https://www.facebook.com/download/209398491063248/Revell%20B-52%20boxscale.pdf?av=1378626606&eav=AfZdAdCgeAvDxpQg-ucG6GsJoN7SeD999_Po-i0YDsvmWb7H6x5Ycu1EWZ4sgwX76oo&hash=Acqdyu1Mw2O1OkWoY_Q&__cft__[0]=AZWiHCHqNWK3BWwP_0Y9g5cJWQ8Hd7EWd26J0T1rz_jY4bq4b-u_tGjaFGe6nvyWRIMakKB-o2Hkk5N3IW4LkGy7dtJADjXOkSsRexF9hb2SFYM5GpjufWkw0kabODRD9_F0WuIHgkDZsRoNM_ktNcWlvl0h4tIkssfVmuDlNuTCqSP3B5MEq9qsKqlKOTND7SDLPiHGKHF1O9plrQqnkzPX&__tn__=H-R

Instructions should be in your email.