skyhawk174 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I remember about 20 years ago, a modeller scratch built a Tu-95 in 1/48. Looked great with the exception of the canopy windows. He used some clear acetate and it did not come out as good as he had hoped. The rest was amazing. I saw it at a model contest and it was pretty much the first thing you saw when you entered the model room since it towered over everything else on the table on its spindly landing gear. I am thinking that if anyone was to do it, it would be Trumpeter since they already have one in 1/72nd. I have that by the way as even that is pretty big. I have learnt never to say never because I have been burnt so many times saying that. Oh well here's hoping and I might as well start saving up my pennies :lol: :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny_K Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 That would be really cool!! You have to love those huge contra-rotating props. That would be one huge model. I am still waiting in vain for a 1/48 B-52 and B-36. I don't think either will happen. Keep modeling and be happy Johnny_K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Yeah a 1/48 B-36 would be AWESOME ! I have no idea where I'd put it...maybe build an outbuilding/hangar...but it would be a cool beast to have! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) Never say never... a few years ago, if you said 1/32 and B-17 to anyone people would have thought you were nuts. Now, we've got two. Same goes for 1/32 Lancaster, B-25s... those are pretty damn big, and there's companies with the technology to injection mold big stuff. I doubt the Tu-95 is really high on the release list, but it's probably not as far fetched as you might think. Edited July 11, 2016 by AnthonyWan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I am still waiting in vain for a 1/48 B-52 http://www.sangereng.fsnet.co.uk/boeing_52.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 http://www.sangereng.fsnet.co.uk/boeing_52.htm That B-47 sure is tempting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Ok many years ago at a IPMS USA National convention in Ohio in 1988 I saw a 1/48 B-52 kit. I almost bought it but it was in Vacuform. Thank goodness we did not have room as I would probably be single now. Anyway it was not small. The guy was holding it up for me to see as the fuselage halves were already cut out. Looked like he had landed a big trout :) Mike, is that Sanger stuff resin or vac? Heard some good stuff about those kits. Also, I hate you for posting that link as I saw it and my mind started to figure out how to buy it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Well I have been looking at that B-47 and its a vacuform with resin and metal. So I am guessing the B-52 and others would be vacuform as well. I haven't done a vac since the early 1980's as there really hasn't been a need to. But honestly, I have always liked the looks of the B-47 and wouldn't mind one in 1/48. Very tempted. I think I will go sit down and let the moment pass... :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 A 1/48 Tu-95 would have a 41" wingspan and 38" length--a tad bigger than that 1/32 B-17. A 1/48 B-36 clocks in at 57.5" wingspan and 40.5" length. I'll stick with my 1/144 FICON, which is 19"x13.5", and will squeeze into my 48"x18" display cabinet. A 1/32 B-36 would need a Smart car's parking space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny_K Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 A 1/48 Tu-95 would have a 41" wingspan and 38" length--a tad bigger than that 1/32 B-17. A 1/48 B-36 clocks in at 57.5" wingspan and 40.5" length. I'll stick with my 1/144 FICON, which is 19"x13.5", and will squeeze into my 48"x18" display cabinet. A 1/32 B-36 would need a Smart car's parking space. :woot.gif:/> You could probably park the Smart Car in the B-36's bomb bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny_K Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Well I have been looking at that B-47 and its a vacuform with resin and metal. So I am guessing the B-52 and others would be vacuform as well. I haven't done a vac since the early 1980's as there really hasn't been a need to. But honestly, I have always liked the looks of the B-47 and wouldn't mind one in 1/48. Very tempted. I think I will go sit down and let the moment pass... :lol:/> :cheers:/> Well, I e-mailed Sange to see how much the B-47 costs in US dollars. With the huge drop in the value of the pound it may not be too costly. I have never built a vac model, but this one is a possibility. It would look really nice in Bare Metal Foil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Sanger's stuff is vac. And it's *probably* the only way you'll get a 1/48 BUF - I can't imagine anyone releasing an injected kit any time soon. As for the B-47, IIRC there was a build thread here on ARC (or maybe britmodeller?). All I can find is the finished article, though: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal7/6301-6400/gal6380-B-47-Aibara/00.shtm ...or if you want to get really stupid... http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53878 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 ...or if you want to get really stupid... http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53878 Oh good granny ...over a SEVEN FOOT WINGSPAN!!!! I mean... :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 That B-47 sure is tempting... :rolleyes:/> That would be a really cool subject. Hey, if Trumpeter can release a 1/48 Type VII U-Boat, I see no reason why they couldn't release a Bear or similar sized aircraft in 48th scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The 1/48 U-boat is aimed as much at the R/C crowd as static modelers, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) The 1/48 U-boat is aimed as much at the R/C crowd as static modelers, though. But with a clear half and interior details? Got to be real careful when you glue that seam. Imagine springing a leak in the middle of a lake. Will be a real U-boat sinking :)/> Edited July 12, 2016 by skyhawk174 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 The Monogram 1/72 B-52 was big enough for me, thank you. A 1/48 Bear would be "yuuuge"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny_K Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Below are photos of the TU-95. Checkout those props!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Below are photos of the TU-95. Checkout those props!!!!! Yet more proof we need this in 1/48th. It may happen. Who would have thought we would see a 1/35th Mil 24 Hind. Not I. I would have lost the house on that bet :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I'm just hoping that, when this kit happens (trying to be positive for you guys), someone produces a kit to motorise it...with functioning contraprops! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOGman Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Well, I e-mailed Sange to see how much the B-47 costs in US dollars. With the huge drop in the value of the pound it may not be too costly. I have never built a vac model, but this one is a possibility. It would look really nice in Bare Metal Foil. I am currently building it. A lot of scratch building. No resin parts but white metal parts. Some are crude and unusable. Can't remember what it cost though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 ....and you were wondering where I was going to park a couple of 72nd Bones???? Did you know that Mike B. bought the 1/48 Concorde at Telford a couple of years back? And last year I thought he scored some other large 48th kit but it escapes me now!? Better start building the addition to the house for the models...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 To make a 1/48 scale Tu-95 Bear, you could always start with the 1/48th Revell/Monogram B-29 kit..... The fuselage diameters are the same. Lengthen the fuselage, scratch some swept wings and NK-12 turboprops and you're halfway there. Seeemples.... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 ....and you were wondering where I was going to park a couple of 72nd Bones???? Did you know that Mike B. bought the 1/48 Concorde at Telford a couple of years back? And last year I thought he scored some other large 48th kit but it escapes me now!? Better start building the addition to the house for the models...... Well I can be silly once in my modelling life right :) As for the addition, I am actually working on plans for a garage suite. It will be about 600 sq ft (56 sq m) above a double car garage. Right now it is a detached double car garage so got plans drawn up for a one bedroom apartment. I will have to demolish what is there and start over. According to the city, I am already zoned to do that so all is good that way. Will make a great modelling den/man cave but my sister may be renting it out so may have to revise plans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Once???? Can you say matchbox Puma??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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