Dutch Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) Here is the SCM album link for my Revell (ex-Crown) 1:144 B-52H Stratofortress: Dr. Strangelove build. R/ Dutch Edited November 26, 2018 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Great start Dutch! Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Thanks Jonah. BTW, I just received the Golden Dragon 1/144 "B-52H early" set, #GDPR44008. Even though it is labeled "early," it includes ECM nose bumps, but no EVS. So maybe it represents an early mod bird, circa early 1970s? I thought thatthe EVS mod came first, followed by the ECM blisters on the nose. [I don't have their B-52H "Late" set to compare.] I will upload a review either here or under the ARC Forum Review section in a month or so. It does include the smaller wing tanks, and I will use these instead of the rather bulbous wing tanks in the Crown / Revell early B-52H kit. I don't have a Minicraft B-52H re-pop of this kit to compare the wing tank sizes. I have not attached the kit provided tanks to the wing yet; so I will clean up, prime & spray silver the GD tanks and see how they compare. Will post photos on the SCM album. R/ Dutch Edited September 19, 2018 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Great start... pretty soon she'll be ready to stand alert at Burpleson AFB! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) @11bee, Thanks, buts she's wheels up, so already in the air flying airborne alert at the Fail Safe point! Oops, sorry! Wrong movie! For everyone else. I just received a set of Golden Dragon (Ex-Bug Master) #GDPR44008 B-52H Early (for Revell #4052) conversion set. I don't know what has been said about Bug Master or Golden Dragon in the past on this forum, but these moldings are exquisite and I will use the engines, tanks and save the ECM nose, windshield and tail turret for later. So, I have decided to modify my B-52H "Leper Colony" of the 843rd Bomb Wing with these nice resin pieces. I have posted new photos at the SCM project album. Edited September 23, 2018 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Golden Dragon (Ex-Bug Master) #GDPR44008 B-52H Early (for Revell #4052) conversion set complete photos posted on SCM album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) More work tonight. Super glued the Golden dragon engines together, puttied and cleaned them up, mated to pylons and sprayed with first coat of primer. Touch up on Monday and more photos will be posted on SCM album. Edited September 23, 2018 by Dutch add link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 More progress tonight. Engines are on the wings and the Wings and tail are on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) More progress tonight. I painted the engine exhausts in dark gunmetal. Then i added the flat black anti-glare panel. I messed up with the very pale tan for the front radome. I thinned it a little too much and the first daub ran down the side and over the silver paint. I quickly wiped it off, but slightly marred the silver paint right below the pilot's cockpit window where the SAC badge decal will go, so maybe i can recover it okay. I also painted the rear turret and fc radars. Once i figure out the tan paint, I will finish it up this weekend. Edited October 5, 2018 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 SO I finished off the radome with another bottle of tan which was slightly thicker and went on much better. I also located a small bottle of gloss white (sorry, no flat) and painted the windscreen. Lastly, I assembled the two AGM-28 Hound Dog missiles components and will paint white before final assembly. I realize that the "Leper Colony" did not mount AGM-28 in the movie, but I already mounted the pylons under the wings, so what the hey! Dr. Strangelove project link here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Looks good so far, Dutch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Looking good! Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Off to a desert vacation for a few weeks. Will have to decal and button everything up when i get back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) Totally awesome! While flying Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Middle East, they feature Dr. Strangelove in all it's B&W glory! Watched it twice! Edited April 27, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) I love that movie too! Just out of curiosity is there a basic cockpit interior in that kit? Edited October 13, 2018 by Major Walt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Will you paint the B-17 shadow underneath it on your display base? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 The Crown moldings [Crown/Revell/Minicraft] include an instrument panel combing and two seats. The newer Revell castings [#4583/84] include instrument panel combing, two yokes, and two seats. Hmm, i could put it on some clear acrylic rod and paint a B-17 shadow on the ground! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) I am calling this one done! Check out the finished album at SCM. Edited May 9, 2019 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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