Kevin Callahan Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 This is the somewhat elderly Monogram kit, which means a mix of raised and engraved panel lines and nice detail on the landing gear. This build took much longer than usual because I actually ran out of Gunship Grey paint and had to wait for a reload from Hannants before I could add the final surface coat. I used kit decals, as I was surprised to find that I didn't have a single aftermarket B-1 sheet. This is "Sweet Sixteen" based at Dyess AFB in Ablilene Texas. It's not great, but I'm glad to be poking a hole in the great Mojo Draught of 2011/2012, which has been going on since November. Good enough to end up on the back row of a large display case. More information on the 72 Land blog, referenced below. You can tell I've been mostly building fighters in 2011 - my photo backdrop was too small for the B-1! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Sweet, the only problem is you need a bigger backdrop. But that's a good problem to have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Nice work I always wanted to build one, but I have nowhere to put it :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cook7997 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 You are a brave man! She turned out beautiful. Where do you plan on displaying her? Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plano Guy Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Beautiful!! I've got the same problem with an unbuilt 48th scale B17 and B29. My exiisting display cases are not quite big enough. I have to design and build one that will go with the ones that are standing. Excellent model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Callahan Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks all. Cameron: This one will join the others in a "temporary" glass-topped self-built storage/display box in my garage. Some of the temporary storage dates back to the early 90s mind you. My plan, once my income returns to normal, is to buy a new formal display case to place in the upstairs hobby room. Given that it is $1700, other items (replace windows, flooring, a new roof on the horizon, and a new laptop) are in front of it in the priority queue so it may be a little while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cook7997 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks all. Cameron: This one will join the others in a "temporary" glass-topped self-built storage/display box in my garage. Some of the temporary storage dates back to the early 90s mind you. My plan, once my income returns to normal, is to buy a new formal display case to place in the upstairs hobby room. Given that it is $1700, other items (replace windows, flooring, a new roof on the horizon, and a new laptop) are in front of it in the priority queue so it may be a little while. Kevin, your display unit must be huge. I can see why a new display case would cost $1700 if you keep building these monsters. Thanks for sharing her with us! Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I bet it is a big model at 1/72 scale! Imagine the 1/48 version. :lol: Looks good and Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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