Monogram 1/48 B-29

Geezer

Member since
October 2012
From: Mt. Washington, KY

Posted by Geezer on Sunday, May 1, 2016 9:21 AM

Even with only one wing attached, this is a handfull. Total wingspan is about 36" or just over 1 meter (metre for you others). It started to take a dive off the bench. Don't know if it just slid off or was trying to commit sewerside. I grabbed for it and wahhhh, wahhhh, wahhhh....

More CA, More PPP, more sanding. Patience, barhopper. Patience.

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Geezer

Member since
October 2012
From: Mt. Washington, KY

Posted by Geezer on Sunday, May 1, 2016 9:12 AM

Greg

I seem to remember your bench when it was new and spotless and organized.

I'm surely relieved to know you are human.

Greg, you have a great memory! Is this the one?

Someday.........

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Geezer

Member since
October 2012
From: Mt. Washington, KY

Posted by Geezer on Sunday, May 1, 2016 9:07 AM

dirkpitt77

Your commentary cracks me up as well. Funny!

Geezer, I thought I remembered there being a big spar you put through the fuselage and then the wings slide onto that. Am I mistaken? Or did I remember correctly and it's still not enough. It's been long enough since I built that, 30 years ago, my memory is toast on it.

--Chris

Chris, there are two spars,

But as you can see, the joint at the fuselage is simply a butt joint. I don't think it is enough, but not sure what can be done.

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Geezer

Member since
October 2012
From: Mt. Washington, KY

Posted by Geezer on Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:58 AM

Tal Afar Dave

Hey Geezer,

Really enjoying your witty commentary as you build this beast! Got one sitting on my shelf...been contemplating it for about 20 years so far....... Maybe one day!

Looking good so far! Keep at it!

TAD

TAD, Got to laugh at it. You will see why in a bit. Go ahead and bust it out. Just don't waste time, energy and money on the interior. Thanks for the kind comments.

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Geezer

Member since
October 2012
From: Mt. Washington, KY

Posted by Geezer on Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:56 AM

mississippivol
Yeah, those big birds force bench cleanings. Good work so far, keep hammering away.

Yeah, I've already "swept" it pretty clean. And, that is with just one wing.

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Greg

Member since
May 2013
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by Greg on Saturday, April 30, 2016 9:41 PM

I seem to remember your bench when it was new and spotless and organized.

I'm surely relieved to know you are human.

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dirkpitt77

Member since
January 2006
From: NW Washington

Posted by dirkpitt77 on Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:33 PM

Your commentary cracks me up as well. Funny!

Geezer, I thought I remembered there being a big spar you put through the fuselage and then the wings slide onto that. Am I mistaken? Or did I remember correctly and it's still not enough. It's been long enough since I built that, 30 years ago, my memory is toast on it.

--Chris

"Some say the alien didn't die in the crash. It survived and drank whiskey and played poker with the locals 'til the Texas Rangers caught wind of it and shot it dead."

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Tal Afar Dave

Member since
January 2011
From: Commonwealth of Virginia

Posted by Tal Afar Dave on Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:17 PM

Hey Geezer,

Really enjoying your witty commentary as you build this beast! Got one sitting on my shelf...been contemplating it for about 20 years so far....... Embarrassed Maybe one day!

Looking good so far! Keep at it!

TAD

2022 New Year's Resolution: Enter 1 group build and COMPLETE a build this year!! Why Photobucket did you rob me of my one Group Build Badge??? Must be part of the strong anti-Monogram cartel!!!

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, April 30, 2016 3:15 PM

Yeah, those big birds force bench cleanings. Good work so far, keep hammering away.

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Geezer

Member since
October 2012
From: Mt. Washington, KY

Posted by Geezer on Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:02 AM

I wanted to weight the wheels. They are big enough, so why not. Got some Liquid Gravity.

...and some observations regarding Liquid Gravity.

1) although about the size of poppy seeds, they are not interchangeable! Too crunchy. Don't taste very good, either. Neighbors are still mad.
2) be careful adding to wheel halves - nose wheel halves on a B-29 to be specific, as it may be too full. Once set with CA, it is like concrete. Spent some quality time picking out bit of this so the wheel would close.
3) don't spill them.
and
4) they ain't liquid.

Picked up a new tip on that entry net. You guys may already do this. Thin the tire color and let the capillary action do the hard part. Duh.

Anyway, got the wheels done and had to face the inevitable "it is time to put the wings on" task. This is where I think Monogram dropped the ball....big time. There is utterly no help in getting the wings in place securely while you glue them. And for me, on the first one, it shows.

I created more work with the CA. Gonna break out the belt sander in a bit. . . and a bucket of Bondo.

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Geezer

Member since
October 2012
From: Mt. Washington, KY

Monogram 1/48 B-29

Posted by Geezer on Saturday, April 30, 2016 9:52 AM

It has been a long time since I've posted here. I'd like to say I've improved a lot in that time, but I'd be lying! This is my eigth or ninth build this year. For some unexplained reason, I thought this would be fun.

Originally, I was going to do DOC, the "newest" B-29 to be restored, but due to licensing issues and restrictions with Disney, they can't supply the nose art. Then it was suggested that I do an OD/NG ship. "Old Battler" was one. Iliad decals made a sheet in 1/48 of several OD craft, but that is long OOP. Does anyone have one to spare?

Most of this has been posted elsewhere (PM if you want to know where) so I'll just hit the high spots....so to speak.

As you can see, lots and lots of them dangnabbed pieces. The box top shows it in one piece. False advertising.

Built up the cockpit and then painted it. Added a lot of weight with BBs.

Of course, when you close it up. Surprse, you can't see any of this. I then decided to omit the crew stations midship. It closed up nice and tight for the most part. Just a bit of filling needed. Wings closed up nice and tight as well. Stuck them on to see just how big this sucker is and I was not dissapointed.