Alpha13 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Anyone know of any company(s) that make detail parts for any of the 1/72 B-52 D, G, or H? Cockpit, armaments, decals, etc. Thanks Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I have some resin wheels for the BUFF. The kit is buried in a stash, but I think True Details made them. Other than that, I'm not aware of any other details for it. There are some (at least one) conversion sets out though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas C. Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Fasteagle is correct, the resin wheels are from True Details. Scale Aircraft Conversions makes a white metal landing gear set for the BUFF (you can find it here). I have this set and it looks pretty good. BUFF Master Design, which sells only through Great Models, makes a number of conversion and detail sets for both the Revell and AMT/Italeri B-52s to correct the kits and make just about any B-52 variant. Here is a list of them. I have the the HSABs and the B-52H late update set for the AMT kit. It's decent and includes correctly-sized engine pods, but the castings are of uneven quality, and I'm not sure it's worth $40 (I got it on sale for $32 a few months back). I don't know of any other detail sets currently on the market, but they may be out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doctorpepper Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 anything on the wishlist? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LoganTLR Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 HI CE made a few sets before their demise. Can be found on EBay ... $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I have four if anyone is interested. T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 anything on the wishlist? A bomb bay and wheel wells would be nice; Goffy has had them on their future releases for at least a couple of years, but I'm not holding my breath. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 anything on the wishlist? -Bomb bays -B-52H update set... I know that BMD has one out, but they missed quite a few things. Their casting quality leaves a lot to be desired, The tail cannon is still there on the plug that you have to add details to it to make it accurate. And the instructions are just pure crap. About the only things I'll use are the engines. -Wheel bays -pylons to mount the Lightning pod ( or sniper- which ever one it is) RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiG31 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I'd be game for a set of wheel wells and cockpit for the Monogram B-52D, assuming that kit has no other issues that need to be addressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Decals have been made by Almark, Microscale, Fox One, Cutting Edge, BMD/Golden Dragon, and Eagle Strike. The Eagle Strike set (contemporary Hs) is still fairly easy to find, but the other ones are elusive and/or pricey. In addition to the TD wheels, Squadron has also produced a vac-form windscreen replacement for the D kit. Other than that, I've never seen any aftermarket for the cockpit. Take a look at the Buff Master line, there are quite a few conversion sets, and from the sets I've bought, the quality has improved over the last couple of years. anything on the wishlist? Yes, an all-new tooling of the B-52 in 1/72, with options for a 1952 XB-52 through a 2010 B-52H, with everything inbetween! Until that happens, wheel wells and bomb bay would be the top of my list, with stub pylons & HSABs a close second. Some nice P/CP ejection seats would be a big improvement to the cockpits of both Monogram and AMT/Italeri kits. I have yet to see AGM-129 or AGM-158 in 1/72, I'd be interested in both of those. The targeting pod pylon would be cool, too. I've seen pictures of both Litening and Sniper on the BUFF, but Litening seems to be more common. Jonah Edited March 28, 2010 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Mullins Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Fasteagle is correct, the resin wheels are from True Details. Scale Aircraft Conversions makes a white metal landing gear set for the BUFF (you can find it here). I have this set and it looks pretty good. BUFF Master Design, which sells only through Great Models, makes a number of conversion and detail sets for both the Revell and AMT/Italeri B-52s to correct the kits and make just about any B-52 variant. Here is a list of them. I have the the HSABs and the B-52H late update set for the AMT kit. It's decent and includes correctly-sized engine pods, but the castings are of uneven quality, and I'm not sure it's worth $40 (I got it on sale for $32 a few months back). I don't know of any other detail sets currently on the market, but they may be out there. I can tell you the Buff Master Design conversion kit to make an NB-52B for carrying the X-15 is a lot of work. The new tail piece and the flap with the cutout for the X-15 tail are too thick and the flap is very difficult to get off the sanding block. The X-15 Pylon is ok, but the resin X-15 is warped. I'm going with the Revell 1/72 X-15 kit. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Decals have been made by Almark, Microscale, Fox One, Cutting Edge, BMD/Golden Dragon, and Eagle Strike. The Eagle Strike set (contemporary Hs) is still fairly easy to find, but the other ones are elusive and/or pricey. Wolfpak Decals also did a couple of D models (a MiG killer and an experimental scheme) plus a SIOP G model. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Wolfpak Decals also did a couple of D models (a MiG killer and an experimental scheme) plus a SIOP G model.Regards, Murph How could I forget Wolfpak?? I believe it was a Desert Storm G and a SIOP H, plus the SEA D models. Nice sheets all. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I have a set of B-52 wheels laing around that I don't need. First to contact me gets them when I find them. Here's a quick build of a "D" I did last year that included the full bomb load: I also added more antennas, MERs on the pylons, lights on the top of the fuselage outside the walk stripes, new gun barrels, and a few other details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I like the clips in the bay, very cool! Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Gents: Sometime this week I show have a drawing to show you of a clip carrying four B28RI's. It will be a Spectre Resin release late spring early summer. Mark S. Spectre Resin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Gents:Sometime this week I show have a drawing to show you of a clip carrying four B28RI's. It will be a Spectre Resin release late spring early summer. Mark S. Spectre Resin Put me on the list for a set. Darwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Me too! Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 i will buy any thing made for buff especially the h to make it modern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Anyone know of any company(s) that make detail parts for any of the 1/72 B-52 D, G, or H? Cockpit, armaments, decals, etc.Thanks Mike DB Conversions issued three resin B-52 sets: - B-52H - 72036 - B-52G/H under-wing tanks (small) - 72037 - B-52G late conversion - 72040 They're long out of production, but appear from time to time on Ebay. I have the B-52H set. Perfect castings, but still a lot of work to build the engines: Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iaf-man Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Guys, The DB sets are reissued by Airwaves(owned by Hannanats)-currently in stock. Go to their site,print B-52 in 1/72 in search and you'll get the 2 sets mentioned+Eagle Stkie decals. All other stuff-out of stock(including Flightpath AGM-142 set). Isaac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 The "D" was the one with class. It was impressive to see the black tail cuting through the smoke from the preceeding aircraft as they took off for a raid against the North. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quixote74 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Decals have been made by Almark, Microscale, Fox One, Cutting Edge, BMD/Golden Dragon, and Eagle Strike. The Eagle Strike set (contemporary Hs) is still fairly easy to find, but the other ones are elusive and/or pricey. In addition to all of the above, Three Guys Replicas did a sheet for the B-52H (three options, covering the SIOP scheme, 'Strategic' gray/green, and interim overall FS 36081 gray that was used briefly before switching to overall 36118 gunship gray). Like the others it's OOP, but there's a sheet on 'the bay' right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Three-Guys-Decal-1%2F7...0331004003r9336 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rescuemedic Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Do you still have any cutting edge sets left that able to part with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Super Bug Models Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 -Bomb bays -B-52H update set... I know that BMD has one out, but they missed quite a few things. Their casting quality leaves a lot to be desired, The tail cannon is still there on the plug that you have to add details to it to make it accurate. And the instructions are just pure crap. About the only things I'll use are the engines. -Wheel bays -pylons to mount the Lightning pod ( or sniper- which ever one it is) RYAN. I will have to Disagree with you!! The New B-52G and H Late conversions for the Monogram kit has been released!! I spent the last 2 years on these 2 sets, fixing problems and correcting shapes. Here are some smaller Photos of the new sets. Click the link or om the thumbnails to see All the New Parts in the sets BMDR72005 B-52H Conversion (Late) BMDR72006 B-52G Conversion (Late) w/ALCM Option Here is an B-52H Late I am Building I am Currently Building the Wheel Wells and Bombbay. Happy Modeling, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PMG Offramp Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I will have to Disagree with you!! That very sentence, released from you, IS really something :D Keep up the good work PS : he's quite incredible, isn't he ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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