B-52H Build

[bdt13]

Here is the tree antenna on the Revell kit.

Hope these aren't too late.

[john53]

Thanks for the pictures Ben, they are a great help. I have a cockpit windshield issue.

I had to fill a gap and it scratched the windows. I have fixed canopys before, sanding

then polishing then dipping in future but this isn't worth it. The seats have perfectly

round holes in the middle making it look like a flying outhouse! Is there any where I can

get a windshield decal in 1/144 scale? If not I will paint it the main fuselage color then

paint the window panes flat black. No way I want to look at two commodes in the office! I

also need to fill the offending gap some more.---John

Edited February 6, 2013 by john53

[Fellow Hobbyist]

Budget cuts forced the installation of "training" seats.

[john53]

Moving right along I have the flaps painted.---John

[bdt13]

John -

Glad the pix helped and that you are moving forward on this. Maybe painting the windshield is the right way to go. I think it can look OK in this scale.

[balls47]

I have the pylons on and am starting to do the engines. All these small parts

and the painting started me thinking. Why do all this, a gazillion wheels then

hubs so I decided to go wheels up. Seeing as though I didn't plan on it I now

need to figure out a stand. Are there any after market ones or does some one

have a good design? The doors closed up fairly decent.---John

Hey John,

I build my own display stands because most of my models are built in-flight. I build my stands with a good

piece of hardwood such as walnut or oak. I use acrylic rod to attach the model to the base. Rather than telling

you how to do it and taking up a lot of space, go back to ARC's homepage and click on "Tools-n-Tips." Go down to

Ken Middleton's article with a title something like "Building a Display Stand using a Wood Base and Acrylic Rod."

As you will see, Ken knows what he is talking about, and does a great job describing the process. Good Luck.