THE OFFICIAL IN THE BUFF B52 GROUP BUILD

Welcome, Valkyrie! Glad to have you with us! Looking forward to trading insults!

Russ

Two bits of good news;

I just had a chat with a new FSM member handle Valkyrie. He's an x Airforce officer who is getting back into modelling. With any luck he'll join our GB!

Welcome Valkyrie!!!

The other bit of good news; Hey Major Kong; I was digging through my styrene stockpiles, and I found the tube stock for some big 1/72 gadgets!! This stock is 5/8'' but I can't vouch yet for the accuracy of the diameter in 1/72. I'll need to dig up some stats on the B-53 and a couple others to see if this is a good starting diameter. In any case, 5/8" fits comfortably in the 1/72 BB and 'looks about right'.

Dom

True Russ:

When I got to Kindergarten back in '62, 'Duck and Cover' was still around.

I remember the emergency broadcast tests that would interrupt a Popeye cartoon, or the radio.

The Cuban Missile Crisis scared the heck out of my parents, they stayed up a whole night smoking and listening to the radio. I knew what a BOMARC missile was by the time I was 6, and learned all about the Avro Arrow and that it was supposed to shoot down Russian bombers to protect us from the Soviets.

It was the Korean and Vietnam Wars that made me realize what a threat the Soviets were, I was just a kid, but learned fast enough that there was something just plain weird about the Fonda family - they are still providing reasons to believe that to this very day. I wonder if they were given honorary Russian citizenship and box-seats at Sochi.

You are right, it sure was no laughing matter. My formative years were filled with the Cold War.

It wasn't until i was in high school that I realized how vicious the characterizations of Americans were in Dr. Strangelove, but by then, it was a cult hit, and I was a certified Slim Pickins and BUFF fan - that was definitely not the intention of the film, if you catch my drift.

Oh well, enough background.

Dom

Lol! Roger that, Dom!

Russ

Yeah, if you were a few blocks away when it went off, that would definitely

be loud!!!

This just in:

Plug yous ears.....

Dom

Bockscar

"how about this baby, previous owner never smoked,

and she was never driven in winter.....ready to drive

right off the lot......errrrr

don't kick the tires"

Alleged B-53 9MT blast: Is that a mushroom, or cauliflower?:

Here's a link to an article on the de-commissioning of the B-53:

http://capitolcommentary.com/2011/10/29/the-death-of-americas-b53-the-9-megaton-nuclear-bomb/

Dom

Hey, Dom, the one above is the right shape but seems a bit small to be a B-53 - see the photo below of one at Pantex. Compare the guy standing next to the Pantex bomb with the one above.

I seem to remember a frame around the bombs too - maybe they were on a special trailer to ensure they didn't roll off during their long trip from the bomb bump.

Speaking if that, I've been looking for pictures of the convoys that brought the bombs to the aircraft but no luck yet. They were something to see with escorting pickups, station wagons and vans full of armed SP's with red lights flashing all over the place.

Funny, we always felt relieved to get back to the shop and away from those things - as if being a few blocks away would make any difference if one went off .

Cheers,

Russ

Russ;

Supposedly a B-53, it looks right from the other pictures I've seen:

Link:

https://www.google.ca/search?q=b-53+bomber&client=firefox-a&hs=vqe&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&imgil=shsYiNYqxKW5HM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcR1lk_D2Q93ZUq_gfNoXc-uvW1o85t7Jhc6ZsxUmZ4WaYXCo3jp%253B262%253B215%253BTXjRjM20CwJbQM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fnuclearweaponarchive.org%25252FUsa%25252FWeapons%25252FB53.html&source=iu&usg=__2PPa-aLU8i6oti5u0_zKlu6_0pA%3D&sa=X&ei=0c_2UtTANYGwyQHfiIH4Cw&ved=0CEEQ9QEwAg&biw=1913&bih=1281#facrc=_&imgrc=shsYiNYqxKW5HM%253A%3BTXjRjM20CwJbQM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fnuclearweaponarchive.org%252FUsa%252FWeapons%252FB53b.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fnuclearweaponarchive.org%252FUsa%252FWeapons%252FB53.html%3B262%3B215

long link, eh?

Here's one, OD or khaki:

Hey, Dom, what bomb is that? It looks a lot like the ones that were frequently loaded at Clinton-Sherman, although ours were painted olive drab.

Cheers,

Russ

"how about this baby, previous owner never smoked,

and she was never driven in winter.....ready to drive

right off the lot......errrrr

don't kick the tires"

Alleged B-53 9MT blast: Is that a mushroom, or cauliflower?:

Here's a link to an article on the de-commissioning of the B-53:

http://capitolcommentary.com/2011/10/29/the-death-of-americas-b53-the-9-megaton-nuclear-bomb/

Dom

Yessir!  

I sat Alert for 2 years with 2 B-53s.  Big mofos!

Here's a link to a computer animation of a BUFF and some ordnance.

u b 52 bomber flight 160708091.html

Dom

Sorry the link for the resin guy didn't come through,

if anyone one wants it I'll send it from my PM,

-Dom

Almost forgot, if that 1/48 BUFF comes through, I'll need to

build 1/48 'Dogs for it....

Bockscar

I should check that resin shop to see if they've restocked their '50s & 60's

nukes. I have a few of the nukes for external mounting, but need some of those

big fire-crackers.

Ahh, what resin shop, bud?

Bockscar

Here's the list i dig up when I need guidance:

http://nuclearweaponarchive.org/Usa/Weapons/Allbombs.html

Great link, Dom! Thanks! It looks like the big bombs we flew were the B-53. Two in the bomb bay and a Hound Dog on each wing. Scary.

Bockscar

 

This just in; i bought some resin nukes from this guy;

he seems to be out of stock of everything, but he has an email address.

Last I chatted he was looking for a new artist to cast the resin.

Ahh, which guy?

Bockscar

by the way; here's my last contact with Sanger, about 2 weeks ago:

Hello Dominic,

 

Thank you for your email regarding the 1/48th B52 kit.

 

I am sorry for the delay in replying, we have had so many orders that things were getting behind.

 

We are completing the wings which are the last 'masters' to finish.

 

Your name has been filed, so that as soon as the kit is ready, we will automatically email you advising you.

 

When we advise you, I will also ask after decals, if you require them.

 

 

With apologies,

 

Gerald.

-Dom

Striker8241

Hi, All,

I managed to snag a B-52 kit off eBay. The cost was $43 including shipping. I plan to do this one as an  C or D model being loaded with nukes. As to where I'm going to put it - it may be that a layout in the garage isn't so far fetched after all.....

Cheers,

Russ

There's a J-57 in there somewhere....

I should check that resin shop to see if they've restocked their '50s & 60's

nukes. I have a few of the nukes for external mounting, but need some of those

big fire-crackers.

Here's the list i dig up when I need guidance:

http://nuclearweaponarchive.org/Usa/Weapons/Allbombs.html

Allbombs.html

Don't tell Kong, he prawley couldn't handle the excitement!!!

Oh yeah, i have kits in the garage too

This just in; i bought some resin nukes from this guy;

he seems to be out of stock of everything, but he has an email address.

Last I chatted he was looking for a new artist to cast the resin.

by the way; here's my last contact with Sanger, about 2 weeks ago:

-Dom

Buffirn

Hi All!

I haven't been sick yet this year, but I have been busy at work.  My department is surprised by winter every year.  This year it was worse than normal.  So, lots of stress and lots of fatigue.  It should settle down some soon and I'll get back to building.

Even here in Toronto, people like our hydro departments and road departments

got caught off guard with the ice and snow, and the cold has been busting

mains and destroying asphalt. We're still getting burps after the black-out.

I'm still a bit shaky from the influenza 'A', but I took the pup for a walk today, his first

since Jan 14. Or should I say my first.....

Hi, All,

I managed to snag a B-52 kit off eBay. The cost was $43 including shipping. I plan to do this one as an  C or D model being loaded with nukes. As to where I'm going to put it - it may be that a layout in the garage isn't so far fetched after all.....

Cheers,

Russ

Hey, Jim,

Good to know you're ok. Get some rest and before you get back in the saddle .

Russ

Hi All!

I haven't been sick yet this year, but I have been busy at work.  My department is surprised by winter every year.  This year it was worse than normal.  So, lots of stress and lots of fatigue.  It should settle down some soon and I'll get back to building.

Hi, Dom,

I hear you, bud. I've had a cold twice in the last two months but thankfully, it wasn't the flu. Hope you get better real soon. Don't worry about catching up - just start in again when you feel like it.

Did you get your flu shot? If not, get it! There are some nasty strains around this year.

Take care and get well,

Russ

Man;

I've been sick with a very bad flu, I came down with it on the 10th!

Friday(24th) was my last full day sick,

and I finally got some energy back on Saturday and Sunday. I'm not

quite back in the saddle but I'm working on it.

I'm so far behind, I don't know where to start.

-Dom

No prob fella, youve been more than generous with me. If you need em and I got em, there yours

MK

Al;

Naw don' be gitin' lukin' fer mor dogs'!!!!

Izzzzz jess sayin', I always welcome a stray!

thanks for your generosity, I really like the dogs you sent,

very nice detailing!

pleez don't send the "Carpet Layers" - I'll never

get all of those craters outa' my lawn!

Yeah, I'm checking out the Sanger kit, I got the B-47 and it is quite a nice kit.

I love the Intruder, i call her 'Ole Ugly', what a beauty!

Anee howzzz,

Thanks fer 'em mutts!

Dom

Dom,

Sposed to be warmer tommorrow sos I will see whats in the inventory... Gotta watch, How do I know your not gonna use them 'dogs to take over the good ole US ofA?? Just remember, i gotta  whole wing of them there B-52s ya know... and a B-36 thats got wings and legs but no paint.

Saw that Sanger kit a while back and still want one, just never talked to anyone who had built it.

That is all

MK

Striker8241

Hey, Guys,

As I recall, a couple of you ordered that new 1/48 scale B-52. Anybody received one yet?  

Russ

thanks for reminding me, I need to get back to them on that......

may be the last kit I ever buy. Well, I always wanted the Trumpy 1/200 Bismarck,

Dom

buffjock

gunna hafta get him back, Forgot to finish my thought last post,    must be the glue.....

MK

weez bin' sufrin' 25 bee low.

Brass almus fel ow ta' the kuf u'mu' pants!!!!

Uh,,,,,wot er' yooz gotz warmr n' wot weez a' got!!!

Mind yooz', thoz dogs wera' myty nyc!

'nuther boxa' thoz'd bee myty welcom!

Hey, Guys,

As I recall, a couple of you ordered that new 1/48 scale B-52. Anybody received one yet?  

Russ

gunna hafta get him back, Forgot to finish my thought last post,    must be the glue.....

MK

Russ,

I knew youd come through for me, now all I gotta do is get that beta J-57 front section done sos I can send ya one!!  Dom sent me a big box of COLD weather so Ima gunna hafta . Thanks again Russ!!

MK

Striker8241

Hey, All,

Buffjock asked me to post his latest project - so here it is.

Good job, Allen!

Dom