THE OFFICIAL IN THE BUFF B52 GROUP BUILD

I've popped my head into this GB several times over the last year or so.  I'm really impressed with the work here.  I recently picked up a new 1/144 Minicraft B-52H on ebay for $13.  I would like anyone's thoughts on this kit who is familiar with it.  I think it would be cool to do the BUFF GB and crossover to the Boeing GB when it starts next month.  I can't seem to find the the dimensions of the kit.  Is it a pretty decent size plane once built?  Thanks.

14641 1 144 b 52 h usaf current flying version

Craig

Craig,

If its 1/144 it will be about a foot long and similar wingspan. Nice little kit...

Majer Kong

Hi Craig:

I've got an old Revell kit from the 50's, solid styrene, probably about 8 inches long and tough enough to play in a sand box.

The Mini-craft 144 kits have pretty accurate outlines for the scale, but they tend to have out of proportion

panel lines. of course you know they do that just so an average observer can actually see them.

My opinion is that we're lucky anyone does the BUFF in 144, so no snobs here!

Any scale and any skill BUFF is welcome here.

Looking forward to your build, let me know what you would like me to list as your build and goals on page 1.

Best,

Dom,

BUFFologist

Thanks for the input guys.  I will probably start the plane in mid June to go along with the Boeing GB.  I'll have some incentive to get going on the Zero I started.   Also, I noticed the instructions are pretty vague when it comes to painting.  It calls for Gunship Grey for the exterior.  I have AeroMaster GG (FS 36118).  Is that cool?  Are they wheel wells and flap interiors Zinc Chromate Yellow?  Are the landing gear struts aluminum or white?  Like I said, the instruction are very simple.  So is the kit I guess.  Thanks.

Craig

Craig,

36118 is correct for the "current"  B-52H. Flap wells will be YZC and the flaps themselves would be 36118. Wheel bays and the related hardware would be gloss white. Landing gear doors will be white on the inside as well. Now if its an older version of the "H" you will have a few other options.

Majer Kong

Well the markings that I will be using are for A/C 60-0059.  Circa 2001.  The decals that come with the kit.

Craig,

Then 36118 is what ya need!!

Majer Kong

Thanks Kong for the input,

guys I can't find the Boeing GB,

please send a link.

Dom

Dom,

The official Boeing GB thread hasn't kicked off yet.  I believe modelcrazy is ram rodding that GB when it starts June 15th.

Craig

Bockscar

Thanks Kong for the input,

guys I can't find the Boeing GB,

please send a link.

Dom

Craig:

is Rowdy Yates riding point?

Dom

Dom,

Just finished up 6 AGM-28s, 2 in all white, 2 white/red, and 2 in camo and white. All mounted on pylons and ready for service (ifn I ever needs em....)

Majer Kong

Dang Kong,

I'z keeeps a' telin' ya;

its ifnever i needs em...

gots to ejmacayt yooz?

Dom

Ok, I think I have enough hound dog 'spares', Now I gotsa bench full of GBU-10s (2000 pounders) and when I finish those its off to the box of SRAMs.... Getting up the courage to start a current B-52H from a monogram kit like I just did with a desert storm "G"

As far as an edjamacation, If it has nothing to do with the BUFF , Do I really need to know it??? My brain has a limited storage space so I tend to keep it full of important stuff

A side note- anyone know if there is a 1/72 Weber ejection seat made?

Majer Kong

Hey Jim;

I have to to say I've been lame of brain lately......since this time last year I got separated, started moving, lost my job, found out I needed both hips replaced, moved a second time, and caught pneumonia.

I was off line for quite a bit there, and I lost track.

Poor lost soul all right. Getting back in the saddle but not looking forward to the 'ops'.

By the way, what is the SLEB?

Looks like someone started a current B-52H from a monogram "D" and the ole DB kit....

Majer Kong

Naws hooz cooda' thatz bee?

General Buck

Lets just say its not his first....

Majer Kong

Well guys;

My BUFF still graces the ceiling in my old home. I've moved 10 van loads of stuff into my apartment and it literally reaches the ceiling. I've lost hundreds of hours of sleep because of my hip joints and back.

Worst of all: My BUFF project box is MIA.

I tried to plead with some of you like Al and Jim, but guys, I cannot remember what the box even looks like right now. I think my brain is in denial, I can't remember where I put my packing tape....

I've got these big fargging centipedes running around, 3 inches long,

get up at night to 'comb my hair' and step on one of those ....jeeez

Anyone down there got a spare flame thrower?

But back to my main complaint; where in heck did I put, pack, or stack, my BUFF project?

Winner of the question gets a free gadget,

Dom

It doesn't get much worse than this:

Well guys,

I get nothing but crickets out here in the field....

Where'd everybody go?

My BUFF is packaged and ready to move to my new digs,

8 years older, but still a pretty sight.

If/when I find the build kit, and a surface to work on, we'll be back in

business.

The good news is that I gave my kits a priority moving in, and now I can actually see most

of my kits on the shelf;

I call it "DOM'S HOBBY SHOP"

I always wanted one of my own, and now I have it.

errrr....I just don't sell any of 'em....I like them too much...

Tx

Dom

Hey gang.  I'd like to start my Minicraft 1/144 B-52H next week.  I'll be doing it in conjuction with the Boeing GB.  I think it will be a fun and fairly simple build for me.  All comments will be appreciated.  I'm headin' to San Diego for the National Homebrewers Conference this week.  So I'll be ready to go by Monday or Tuesday the following week.   

Craig

Thanks Craig;

I would like to welcome and include you into the GB here... 'cup..

Hey, I'm still bei'n ripped out by the big ...'cup....brewers

Looking forward to the 144 BUFF, I have one, somewhere around here...

Any preferences for the Intro Page?

Dom

Bockscar

Thanks Craig;

I would like to welcome and include you into the GB here... 'cup..

Hey, I'm still bei'n ripped out by the big ...'cup....brewers

Looking forward to the 144 BUFF, I have one, somewhere around here...

Any preferences for the Intro Page?

Dom

Dom,

No preferences for the front page.  Thanks for letting me in.

Craig

Like they say, Better late than never. I'm going to do a crossover with the Boeing Group Build on my "In the Buff" GB with my B-52

So here's the beginnings of the B-52

greentracker98,

If you have any leftover parts from your B-52 build, Id sure be interested in them for my AMARC diorama build.

Dom and Russ, I just finished converting 8 J-57s to TF-33 standards.Im taking a break on the "H" build as Ive got to get firewood in and drying. And of course its gonna rain all dang day...

Majer Kong

Hi Tracker,

I liked that Big Bad and Beautiful series, especially the box artwork. -it's a beaut

That's a great kit, looks familiar... ; )

Lemme know if your going to trash the box cover, I save a few of those.

All the best with the build(s),

Dom

Hey Al;

Hope you got the wood in OK, my maw busted her lower leg doing that chore a few years back...

Well, it is summer, can't blame anyone fer' doin' other stuff anywayz....

I'm having my left hip ball joint replaced July 09th, man, what fun,

Dom

Dom,

Come on down, I just replaced two ball joints on me Ford F150... Bout 45 minutes is all it took.

Seriously,  I hope that goes well for you.

I got a few boxtops here, I cut the sides off and just save the front. Im thinking when the glue finally gets to me i can always build a few picture frames.

"H" engines are done,painted and have the auxillary air inlet doors open (idle) Am I EVER glad that process is done. Cripes....  Wings are in the shop now silver base- currently zinc chromate yellow to be topcoated with 36118  Gunship Grey. Need to locate some "current" markings as I want this one to represent a currently operational Barksdale jet.

Majer Kong

Bockscar

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I'm having my left hip ball joint replaced July 09th, man, what fun,

Dom

Augh! Sorry to hear that, Dom! I hope it goes well and and takes that pain away.

Cheers and hang in there, bud,

Russ

Many thanks Russ!

The slack time will give me a chance to sharpen my honing skills, or hone

my sharpening skills; after I lost use of my painting hood do to MIL issues

I took up blade sharpening to whittle away some hobby energy.

It's repetitive, formulaic, and mind-numbing; perfect for a guy like me!

My BUFF is now hanging in my living room at my new apartment, and it makes the new

place feel like home. Sure hope I can find the build kit soon!

Thanks again for your good wishes,

Dom