Very old REVELL B52 WIP

mmthrazx, Doing a great job with your project.

To find the scale of your model, divide actual length with model length.

B52 length 49 m, wingspan 56 m.

49 m / 144 scale = 340 mm

49 m / 175 scale = 280mm

Thanks Peter.  That is great info.  I really appreciate it.

Managed to get a little bit done.  I discovered these tiny nubs under the wing. 

Evidently they are for the mounting of the X15 aircraft as seen in this old school Revell release:

Trying to keep the collateral damage to a minimum, I used my new tiny files to remove them.

It's not as bad as it looks, and one nub went much better than the other one.    I made a small cradle from a pool noodle (thanks to the shipbuilding.ca website--credit where it is due) and got the tanks mounted.  Those went well.

That's where it went south.  

I mounted the engine pods to the mounting struts.  Big mistake.  I should have mounted the strut to the wing first.  The net result of this is that the engines are not level.  The struts did not want to fit properly and I began to stop smiling.  I decided to lose the battle today to try to win the war tomorrow.  They went on the plane, badly, and I decided to putty the gaps.  That procedure seemed to go well.  I have a feeling that it will all work out.  I'm smiling again.  Laughing as I learn.    Time for primer.

Problems aside... it sure is a cool looking plane. Keep at sir.

Sure looks like a BUFF.

I'm impressed- this model was conceived as little more than an "afternoon" build. You are doing a really swell job.

Thanks guys.  I appreciate that.  

Nice job overcoming the fits and problems of this kit. it's gonna turn out well in your capable hands

GMorrison

Sure looks like a BUFF.

I'm impressed- this model was conceived as little more than an "afternoon" build. You are doing a really swell job.

 

Right... I built it as a kid in such a session... this one is coming out far better...

Thanks Jay Jay and Carlos.  I appreciate the kind words.  It motivates me to do better.  

I did some more putty work around the engine struts and tanks.  I am using the Perfect Plastic putty.  So far I really like it.  I am using the tiny syringe, then using a green microbrush with a tiny bit of water to try to smooth it.  When they say it is water soluble, it is VERY water soluble.  The tiniest bit of water will set it off.  I feel like I am using a "dry brushing" technique to try to move and smooth the stuff around.  I am having decent results.  I then use a Q-tip to try to remove any wet streaks that will dry later.  Hopefully, once I get this fairly smooth the primer will help.  Of course it will reveal what madness is to ensue. 

way to go !!  fill those gaps. you teach them gaps

Thanks Nick.  Doing my best.  Some of the work is pretty rough, but I am where I am in my progression, and I can't be anywhere else.  It will get better.  Thanks for the read and reply. 

Great progress!  "Patience and perseverance made a bishop of His Reverence!"

mmthrax

...I am using the Perfect Plastic putty.  So far I really like it.  I am using the tiny syringe, then using a green microbrush with a tiny bit of water to try to smooth it.  When they say it is water soluble, it is VERY water soluble.  The tiniest bit of water will set it off...

Yeah, one of the guys in my club mentioned that, when he used the putty, then tried to wet-sand the seam.  The water dissolved the putty.  It's a very minor disadvantage to a product that has received glowing reviews otherwise.

the Baron

Great progress!  "Patience and perseverance made a bishop of His Reverence!"  

Thanks Baron.  I haven't heard that one before, but I like it.

the Baron

   It's a very minor disadvantage to a product that has received glowing reviews otherwise.

mmthax, what do you use for putty? I need to get that stuff.

Thanks Peter.  I appreciate that.

I am using Perfect Plastic Putty.  I like it so far.  Make sure you order the syringe kit too.  If I was using a spatula it would be a disaster.  There is a good promo video of it on youtube.  

Thanks for stopping by.  

Thanks Mark.

If the putty is so soluble to water, it may be of advantage for cleaning up the dry rough bits with a most, not wet, Q-tip or rag.

I've noticed it is a delicate balancing act.  I have been using a BARELY wet microbrush to try to manipulate it.  Any more than that and you risk washing out the whole joint.  I'm still trying to get a handle on it.

What's happening Mark?

I am going to have to make more popcorn.

Hi Peter,

Thanks for checking in.  Yes I suppose your last batch has gone stale.  Sorry about that.  The weather here has been dismal.  If it is not freezing cold it has been flash flooding.  I ordered and just received the small desktop paintbooth.  Need to get some paint on this thing.  Should have a new report real quick like.

A paintbooth? I made one a while ago, but it has not been used that much.

If you don't mind, please send us a photo of your desktop paintbooth.