dehowie Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 3:00 PM, ElectroSoldier said: Doesnt that conversion have some pretty big problems of its own? From memory it doesnt have the rear fuselage bracing to properly convert the monogram kits to a H model Yep the CE H conversion is a complete waste of time. The engines are WAY undersize and i mean way. You are better off to go with Lone Stars H engines Mike got them spot on for size and they are easy to put together. The G might be better but the H option from CE is a waste of time.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Here’s what’s going into production now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks for the drawings for the paint scheme, that's perfect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelcollect Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 2:00 PM, dehowie said: Awesome thanks. If we order directly from you how do we get you the 15USD? Paypal off the website? Sounds good glad you are going to ship replacements. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1481942155270590&set=gm.2307000309365473&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks for sharing this Li @modelcollect. The bottom two tails are obviously the H tail and the revised G tail but the top two are new. The early G is being released currently and the early H is slated for release soon thereafter. Both will be released without weapons but weapons sets will be offered at a later date. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigelr32 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) Seems strange that the H late tail has rivetting detail? This will be the only rivet detail on the whole kit wont it? All looks pretty good though😊 Edited March 10, 2019 by Nigelr32 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 3/10/2019 at 6:52 AM, Hooker169 said: Thanks for sharing this Li @modelcollect. The bottom two tails are obviously the H tail and the revised G tail but the top two are new. The early G is being released currently and the early H is slated for release soon thereafter. Both will be released without weapons but weapons sets will be offered at a later date. Black Dog has just released a whole slew of US nuclear weapons (Mk.17, Mk.36, Mk.39, Mk.41, Mk.53), AGM-28 Hound Dog, & ADM-20 Quail in 1/72. They look very enticing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) On 3/14/2019 at 7:16 AM, Dutch said: Black Dog has just released a whole slew of US nuclear weapons (Mk.17, Mk.36, Mk.39, Mk.41, Mk.53), AGM-28 Hound Dog, & ADM-20 Quail in 1/72. They look very enticing! Those Black Dog items look great, I really like that handling gear is included. I'm curious if decals are included, especially for the Quail. Got my order in for the G corrections; I'm also curious how well the MC strakelets will fit the Revellogram D kit; I have an in-progress G project using the Flightpath set with the EVS nose, external tanks, & engines, which limits my choice of era & markings somewhat unless the strakelets are usable. Jonah Edited March 16, 2019 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Jonah, I will send you my strakelets as well. R/ Dutch Edited March 17, 2019 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Gator52 said: Those Black Dog items look great, I really like that handling gear is included. I'm curious if decals are included, especially for the Quail. No decals or instructions for the gravity bombs; I'm not sure about the Hound Dog and Quail. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCarlson Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 8:18 PM, Murph said: No decals or instructions for the gravity bombs; I'm not sure about the Hound Dog and Quail. Regards, Murph If they are not included maybe Mark from WolfPak Decals will make some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 4:23 PM, RCarlson said: If they are not included maybe Mark from WolfPak Decals will make some. Sounds like a good idea...I received Mark’s cruise missile markings today and they look quite nice! I especially like that the radar altimeter antennas are represented for the underside of the AGM-86s. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I received my H kit this week, and overall it's better than I was expecting, I think with a bit of help from the aftermarket it will be a nice model. The biggest things that jumped out at me are shape/size of the external fuel tanks and the missing panel line between the radome and the forward fuselage, it's molded as though the radome is not a separate component on the real thing. With my limited scribing experience, I'm not real confident in my ability to scribe it neatly. Overall the surface detail is pretty good in my opinion; the panel lines may be a bit heavy, but they are more restrained than I'd been expecting after seeing a few reviews. I think the biggest question in my mind right now is the overall strength of the model; specifically joining the 4 fuselage sections on each side and joining the main landing gear struts to the primary structure, care will need to be taken to get as strong a bond as possible. The AGM-129s and TF-33s look pretty good on the sprue. I think my top 2 requests for the resin folks are replacement P/CP seats and external fuel tanks. I look forward to seeing how it goes together! Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Completely unsolicited announcement: ( I am not affiliated with SprueBrothers) SprueBrothers is having a 20% sale on Eduard BIG sets, so i just ordered EDUBIG72144 B-52G Modelcollect part 1 for $46, minus $9.20 with $9.00 shipping. So, essentially free shipping. This set includes the masks, cockpit placards, and engine detail, which is all i need. EDUBIG72145 B-52G Modelcollect Part 2 goes for $152 and includes bomb bay, wheel wells, and flaps. So 20% off equals $121.60, almost $30 off. Both together go for $198 regularly, but on sale for $158.40 plus shipping. This is a great opportunity. R/ Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 21 hours ago, Gator52 said: I look forward to seeing how it goes together! Might there be an “in progress” thread in our future.........? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I'm almost through building it. Since all of my comments are destined for an article in an upcoming FSM book (and a kit review), I won't go further than to say there are a LOT of inaccuracies, build problems, size problems, sins of omission, sins of commission . . . . I'll post a photo of my slightly improved model soon. The aftermarket companies should stock up on raw material. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I ran across this article and thought you guys might be interested. Some pretty good pictures there: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6818771/Putin-Beware-American-B-52-bombers-land-RAF-Fairford-largest-bomber-deployment-War.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Hooker169 said: Might there be an “in progress” thread in our future.........? Eventually...Not sure how soon I’ll get going, I’d like to see what the aftermarket offers before I get too far along. Looking forward to to seeing your model & hearing your thoughts Paul. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Yeah, life is too short for this mess. I have room for only one 1/72 B-52, so might as well do a Monogram "D". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert key Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I agree it has been a real mess.now i wonder how long till we get get the correction set? I order the very first preorder B-52G and i am still waiting build it ! No more patients left. And no more excuses! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUNEDEVIL Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I agree with you I got mine at the nationals in August. Took a while for MC to acknowledge their mistakes now mid March I see them producing other kits but no update yet. They’ve got our money and we’ve got an unusable parts bag. MC finish the job you owe us that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy White Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Robert I hope you're not a doctor..... Look, if accuracy is a concern of yours then don't do pre-orders - wait until someone else has one and does a review. Caveat emptor. Companies can put out crap and survive because suckers support them. Hopefully both sides learn from this and they produce better product and we learn to wait a bit before parting with our money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUNEDEVIL Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I guess I learned that lesson too late for this particular deal and I’m sure that you know that these guys are producing just what they have orders for as a rule and sometimes you have to take a shot in the dark but that doesn’t excuse sloppy research and you don’t do that kind of money putting out stuff that isn’t done right. Iguess I learned that lesson too late for this particular deal and I’m sure that you know that these guys are producing just what they have orders for as a rule and sometimes you have to take a shot in the dark but that doesn’t excuse sloppy research and you shouldnt.put out stuff that isn’t well researched especially an icnionic aircraft like the B-52. Well 2020 hindsight you know but I will be more cautious in the future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.Sin Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, DUNEDEVIL said: I guess I learned that lesson too late for this particular deal and I’m sure that you know that these guys are producing just what they have orders for as a rule and sometimes you have to take a shot in the dark but that doesn’t excuse sloppy research and you don’t do that kind of money putting out stuff that isn’t done right. Iguess I learned that lesson too late for this particular deal and I’m sure that you know that these guys are producing just what they have orders for as a rule and sometimes you have to take a shot in the dark but that doesn’t excuse sloppy research and you shouldnt.put out stuff that isn’t well researched especially an icnionic aircraft like the B-52. Well 2020 hindsight you know but I will be more cautious in the future Is the kit that bad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I've got 2 of these things. (MC) I'm happy as a lark. Yeah there's errors and inaccuracies...but it's a beautiful showpiece once done. Frankly, I get tired of all the negative talk. Most people are not rivet counters. Its a fun hobby anyhow. Plus...MC has been fabulous in their response to us. Their next attempt at aircraft will be better no doubt. Same with the AMT offering. With some modeling skill it turns out amazing. I'm not unhappy with either offering...but then it'd be nice to see more accurate offerings in the future. And the correction kits released. Heck...I'm just glad to have any 72nd B-52 models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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