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1/72 B-52D with Big Belly Mod, Operation Arc Light

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  • Member since
    November 2012
Posted by Basher52 on Saturday, August 24, 2013 4:20 PM

Hey Russ,

Aint worked on the AMARC dio for a while, getting a little burned out on B-52s. Workin on 3 1/32 F-105s at the moment. Probably wont do too much to it til the snow starts gettin up to the windows....

Majer Kong

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    February 2010
  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:40 PM

Buffirn

Well Russ, I finally got them done.  They weren't as difficult as I thought they might be.  Getting the blank forms to work from was the hard part.  I built them in Excell and did some fancy stuff after that.

I did square up the one in the upper right.  Now, I need to pack them up and send them to you.  I'll send you the originals also.

Hey Jim;

somehow missed all of that,

very cool minnies of the documents......Wow

do you do currencies?......lolWhistling

Toast

Dom

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Posted by Striker8241 on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:47 PM

Jim,

Did you send them? I haven't received them yet.

Russ

 

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  • From: Middletown, OH
Posted by Buffirn on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:52 PM

I sent them out on the 9th.  USPS tells me that they were not deliverable and that they are being sent back to me.  I guess I'll get them sometime and ship them out again.

Jim Williams

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:51 PM

Bummer! Did they say why they couldn't deliver them? You sent those magnets and there was no problem. Sheesh - no wonder they're going down the tube!

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Monday, September 23, 2013 6:22 AM

Hi, All,

Several people have asked me about building a B-4 maintenance stand so I've put together a set of instructions. If you would like a copy, please PM me.

 

Cheers,

Russ

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Monday, September 23, 2013 12:16 PM

Jim,

The 781s came today! Great timing! I've entered the diorama in the IPMS Modelpalooza show in Orlando this coming weekend. I'll be sure to have one of your sets resting proudly on the MD-3!

Many thanks for taking the time to do this!

Russ

 

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  • From: Middletown, OH
Posted by Buffirn on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 9:59 AM

That is just wierd.  They had told me they didn't know where they were.  I sent the PO a complaint via email Friday.  It must have awakened the slumbering slugs.  Glad you finally got them and that you like them.  I found a company that makes the double ended pencils too.  I am no the proud owner of a few for my own enjoyment.  Good luck with the show!

Jim Williams

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Thursday, September 26, 2013 2:46 PM

Thanks, Jim! Here's one of your books in it's proper place on the MD-3, ready for the show. Looks good!

Russ

Tags: MD-3 , 781 , form 781A , md3 , writeups

 

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  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Friday, September 27, 2013 9:49 AM

Jim, that manual looks great!

Good luck with the show Russ, your diorama

may cause a bit of traffic congestion around the table....

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Posted by Striker8241 on Friday, September 27, 2013 2:45 PM

Lol, thanks Dom!  I sure hope so Big Smile

Russ

 

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Posted by Buffirn on Sunday, September 29, 2013 10:42 AM

Russ,

Did you win it all?  Cleaned up in all the real categories?  Tell us!

Jim Williams

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Sunday, September 29, 2013 6:06 PM

Hi, Guys,

Just got back from Orlando. No, Jim, didn't even come close Smile, but I had a lot of fun anyway. I did win a silver medal in the Dioramas category and since there were no gold winners in that category, I guess silver isn't so bad. I think if I had been able to use my air brush and do a better paint job, I would have scored higher. The show was kind of small and not all the tables were filled.

NOTE:  I decided (regretfully) not to allow people to use the mirror trailer to view the underbody because there was just too much detail that could be damaged by a careless hand.

Below are some pictures of the show. The first one is my diorama with my Commander in Chief standing guard Big Smile.

The next is a shot of the display area. My model is behind the guy on the far right in the yellow shirt and funny hat. I was kind of located out in the boonies...

Here's the vendor area...82 vendors - lots and lots of stuff!

I managed to pick up an Italeri B-57B Canberra and a Monogram RB-66A, both for around $10 each. The Monogram kit is a really old kit -1967.

Cheers,

Russ

 

 

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  • From: Middletown, OH
Posted by Buffirn on Sunday, September 29, 2013 6:26 PM

You can't be unhappy with a silver.  I am glad you had fun.  Afterall, that is the point, isn't it?

Jim Williams

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Sunday, September 29, 2013 7:38 PM

Right you are, bud. It was great to meet other modelers and trade lies Big Smile.

Russ

 

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  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Sunday, September 29, 2013 8:12 PM

Russ:

If Silver is the highest award in Dioramas category, then you won the category

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Toast Yes CoolBig Smile

Those are great little kits you picked up, Monogram and Revel both cheated on the

scales back then. (yeah, I got 'em....Smile)

If you won the top prize at that show, I would suggest to keep going,

if you're interested in showing, great work.

Dom

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  • From: USA
Posted by Striker8241 on Sunday, September 29, 2013 8:55 PM

Thanks, Dom. Mine was one of about 4 silvers  in that category, and I don't think anyone won the top prize, but unfortunately, we had to leave before the awards were finished. It was nice to win but the prize doesn't matter -  I just wanted to participate.

BTW, here's a picture of the medal - It's really very nice, and kinda neat since it has a B-52 on it Big Smile.

  

Cheers,

Russ

 

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    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Monday, September 30, 2013 2:33 AM

Congratulations, Russ! Now how about a few overall shots of the diorama for our viewing pleasure? Thanks in advance and have a nice day!

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

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    April 2012
  • From: USA
Posted by Striker8241 on Monday, September 30, 2013 6:09 AM

Thanks, Pawel!

I didn't take any detailed shots of the diorama at the show since I've already posted a series in the Arc Light thread. They start on Page 26.

Cheers, my friend,

Russ

 

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    March 2009
  • From: Middletown, OH
Posted by Buffirn on Monday, September 30, 2013 2:59 PM

I looked on their website and they were using open scoring.  That means there isn't the standard 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  The medals are given out based upon a scoring standard.  So you get so many points for seams and paint and decals, etc.  A silver means you did pretty darned good, but had some flaws.  Since you built it, you know what you would change or improve.  Still, a silver is really good.  Congratulations and what's next?

Jim Williams

 

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  • From: Middletown, OH
Posted by Buffirn on Monday, September 30, 2013 3:12 PM

Russ,

I don't think I have said this but thank you for sharing this journey with us.  It has been exciting to see the final project come together.  I think it is fair to say that you have inspired some of us to build even if we  don't go to the lengths that you did.  Once again thank you for sharing this with all of us on the sidelines.

Jim

Jim Williams

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Monday, September 30, 2013 5:33 PM

Buffirn

I looked on their website and they were using open scoring.  That means there isn't the standard 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  The medals are given out based upon a scoring standard.  So you get so many points for seams and paint and decals, etc.  A silver means you did pretty darned good, but had some flaws.  Since you built it, you know what you would change or improve.  Still, a silver is really good.  Congratulations and what's next?

Thanks, Jim!

There are a number of things I would improve. I made the mistake of joining the two halves of the fuselage with super glue, which later cracked on me after I had painted it. I managed to repair some spots but there were visible seams on the belly and on top. Next time I'll use epoxy. Also, the paint job was mediocre but I hope to correct that in future. I feel like the judging was very fair and I'm happy to have achieved the score I did.

As for what's next - I'm going to hit my Combat Talon model hard and try to have it ready by May. That'll be pretty ambitious since I'm doing a lot of detail. Then, models of the other planes I worked on. I'm also getting the urge to do another B-52 diorama - this time a C model  being loaded with nukes like we discussed. If I have time, I'll cut the grass and take my wife out to dinner Big Smile.

Cheers,

Russ

 

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Monday, September 30, 2013 5:42 PM

Buffirn

Russ,

I don't think I have said this but thank you for sharing this journey with us.  It has been exciting to see the final project come together.  I think it is fair to say that you have inspired some of us to build even if we  don't go to the lengths that you did.  Once again thank you for sharing this with all of us on the sidelines.

Jim

Wow, thanks for that, Jim! Thank you, and everyone else who inspired me with comments and encouragement. It wasn't a journey alone, you were all with me and you all contributed to that medal.

Thanks to all of you for coming along! Smile

Russ 

 

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  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Monday, September 30, 2013 7:17 PM

Striker8241

Thanks, Dom. Mine was one of about 4 silvers  in that category, and I don't think anyone won the top prize, but unfortunately, we had to leave before the awards were finished. It was nice to win but the prize doesn't matter -  I just wanted to participate.

BTW, here's a picture of the medal - It's really very nice, and kinda neat since it has a B-52 on it Big Smile.

 

There's a regional IPMS show next May somewhere around here so I might attend that one.

Cheers,

Russ

Big time congratulations Russ!!! Balloons  Bow Down  Propeller  Toast  That is just too cool!   Cool   Your very first contest and you bring home a silver medal!  How awesome is that!! 

Ken

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    April 2012
  • From: USA
Posted by Striker8241 on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 6:07 AM

Thanks, Ken! Big Smile  It is awesome - I probably don't appreciate how awesome it is, this being my first contest. I should be glad I got any prize at all now that I see all the mistakes I made  Smile.

Russ

 

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Posted by Buffirn on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 6:14 AM

It was the 781 that did it!  Confused

Jim Williams

 

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Posted by Striker8241 on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 6:20 AM

I have no doubt, Jim!  Everybody thought that was way cool! Big Smile

Russ

 

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  • From: Yorkville, IL
Posted by wolfhammer1 on Friday, October 4, 2013 10:00 PM

Russ,  That build and diorama are absolutely, unspeakably incredible.  I have never seen better.  Thank you for sharing all of the details and the in process shots along the way.  WOW!

John

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  • From: USA
Posted by Striker8241 on Saturday, October 5, 2013 6:30 AM

You're welcome, John, and many thanks for the good words!

Russ

 

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    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Saturday, November 9, 2013 1:43 PM

Russ, well done on the medal, more than well deserved. That dio is stunning. If mine comes out half that nice I will be well pleased. You have certainly given me a lot of ideas and I am so glad I didn't do this 20 years ago.

I was just looking at Hannants and just saw that someone has released a 72nd B-4 stand, I thought that about typical.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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