ElectroSoldier Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 On 4/22/2019 at 8:22 PM, Dutch said: @ElectroSoldier Which BUFF master set(s) included the tanks? I think it does, ill have to dig it out and take a look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markus_H_P Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) On 5/9/2019 at 7:46 PM, Quixote74 said: I think there are some shadows and lens distortion in the photos Markus_H_P posted showing the Buffmaster/Golden Dragon tanks compared to the AMT/Italeri. I've compared both in person and can confirm the BM/GD parts are a direct copy of AMT's kit plastic, including the spurious circumferential panel lines at various points along the length of the tank. Both options plus the DB are pictured Distortion maybe, but it was also aligned on the mat to compensate. Nevertheless, I rummaged through the boxes again and compared the tanks more closely, the BUFF Master tank is not a direct copy of the AMT tank (blue outline and below) nor of Golden Dragon's. . AMT's tank: diameter 12 mm, lenght of tank is 93 mm with a mid section that appears cylindrical for approx 40 mm (on your picture 2" line to 3.5" line) BMR 72005 tank: diameter 11.2 mm - length is 87.5 mm Also, BMR's tank has different panel lines, a different silhouette of the tip and of the pylon (steeper leading edge), which is also thicker, it measures 5 mm whereas AMT's is only 4 mm. I hope we will really find a conclusion on which tank is best or at least on how it really looks. Taking measurements on the real thing would be indeed very beneficial. The B-52G at Hill AFB museum is very accessible and the staff there seemed very helpful. Unfortunately on my last stop there I just had half an hour before I had to continue my trip to the airport. But I surely hope I will get another chance on one of my next business trips to the states. BMR to my knowledge is from Salt Lake City, so hopefully he already checked his dimensions on the real thing so close by. Edited May 10, 2019 by Markus_H_P Clarification Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Huh I just looked at the BUFF Master set and it doesnt have any tanks. But I know Ive got at least 2 sets of replacement tanks somewhere in the box of bits. Not sure where they come from though... Airwaves maybe. Im packing up for another house move, so its unlikely they will see the light of day for some time to come and Ive no time to look, but Im sure its nothing somebody else cant post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markus_H_P Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 @ElectroSoldier As posted above, the BUFF master set BMR 72005 has the tanks to convert the Monogram kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Ar I see. I never had the Monogram conversion set, only the AMT update set. I ended up with a dozen or so to go with the kits Ive got. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quixote74 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 @Markus_H_P - Thanks for the clarification on the Buff Master tanks. In my earlier post I referenced Golden Dragon and Buff Master Designs interchangeably because I understood the products were identical (my recollection was that BMD was a successor company to Golden Dragon). Now that we've confirmed the two differ it's that much more important to get measurements of the real thing to verify which is most accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert key Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Does any one know what is going with the correction set for the B-52G. I keep seeing they say this week then they say next week. Any news? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUNEDEVIL Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Mr Li said soon in an E-mail today Edited May 18, 2019 by DUNEDEVIL Wrong word Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Good news! I just heard from somone in the know that the Airwaves (ex DB Productions) #AES72037 B-52G/H Wingtip Tanks will go into production again. First deliveries expectd in three months. Look for announcements from Hannants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Dutch said: Good news! I just heard from somone in the know that the Airwaves (ex DB Productions) #AES72037 B-52G/H Wingtip Tanks will go into production again. First deliveries expectd in three months. Look for announcements from Hannants. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AES72037 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakubJakepilot Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 More news - I spotted this on FB on Buff Master Design page - https://www.kitlinx.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=BMDR72032&title=B-52-Heavy-Stores-Adapter-Beam-(HSAB)-(For-Model-Collect-Kit)&fbclid=IwAR3Kg3s0pZ-kiajQ-OVGZCtkGyuohLSlViqGpTRj8imJkvaL5M4IJQhDcbY I asked there if they could add the AGM-28 pylons/I-BEAM adapters for either Modelcollect or AMT/Italeri and they said they are working on it. Also, I spotted there engine faces for both G and H version ... Fingers crossed then .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Okay, I'm feeling pretty confident today, so will take another poke at the bear. Has anyone received their MC B-52G late correction set yet? Just curious. R/ Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy White Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I have not as of yesterday - I do note that the weapons set that was promised as a bonus for those of us who purchased the correction set is now for sale at my local hobby shop. So... maybe progress? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Nothing for me either. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUNEDEVIL Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I emailed Modelcollect again and was told that this month that they were going to box it up and ship it out I guess we need to take that with a grain of salt but that’s what I heard so good luck to all of us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy White Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 FYI - just received notice that my B-52G replacement parts kit shipped. I ordered on January 8; fairly early on, and I'm not sure how big the list is or how fast it will take them to work through it, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUNEDEVIL Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Good news I just contacted them the other day asking when we could see them and he said will ship them soon so he will be the first to get them I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I just got notified today as well for the replacement nose/tail parts. Don't remember when I ordered, but I think pretty early too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I got my shipping email notification last night. It said that I ordered my correction set on 28 January, so maybe he is shipping in order sequence? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert key Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I ordered mine on 28 nov, got em yesterday say it was shipped by airmail. Great news long time waiting. Thank you MC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Ordered mine Nov 28 and haven’t heard a peep from them. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelcollect Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 we are update the tracking number in next 1-2 days, if you didnt get update, please direct contact us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Looks like MC added a new flap sprue complete with flap tracks! A welcomed addition to the G update set! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 8:30 PM, modelcollect said: we are update the tracking number in next 1-2 days, if you didnt get update, please direct contact us. Still nothing. I just sent in a message on your contact page with all my info. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUNEDEVIL Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 My tracking number was on the website today if you go to model collect go to orders and click on details it should have the fact that it sent and your tracking number there. After that copy it then paste it and then go to your UPS USPS site and then down below they’ve got a deal for China packages and it’ll be there and It’ll tell you where it is. Mine were headed to the Beijing airport and I soon on a plane headed to the US from there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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