ElectroSoldier Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 So theres a local shop that has this kit of the Modelcollect B-52G Having read some of the thread about the B-52H kit I was wondering if some of the problems that hit the H model also hit the G version. What are the problems with it? Have you made one, how did you fix any issues you had? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 The G kit was their first kit and had some issues with the nose, as well as an inaccurate tail turret. I don’t know if these were fixed in later boxings, but Modelcollect has a correction set that you can order from their web site, which also includes the wing root strakelets that should have been included for an ALCM carrier. Also, the kit didn’t come with possible wing flaps, but these may come with the correction set (my correction set didn’t have the flaps, but others says they got them). The H kit came after the G and should have the new nose and comes with extended flaps. The G correction tail turret and strakelets are N/A for the H. Other than that, they pretty much have the same issues, like undersized underwing tanks, missing antennas, incorrect ACES seats, and so on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 OVERSIZED underwing tanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG 33 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Hello I am about to start my build and I did not know those troubles. I have to check soon as I bought mine as a second hand kit at a modeling show earlier this year. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) On 8/25/2019 at 11:42 PM, Paul Boyer said: OVERSIZED underwing tanks! Hannants now offers a re-issue of Airwaves AES72037 B-52G/H Wingtip Tanks. Restocked on 28 Jul 2019. Oh snap! I just received my tanks in the post yesterday! They look really nice and are not bulbuous like the MC tanks, and the LE & TE of the pylon is accurate. Highly recommended! Edited August 28, 2019 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 So its not accurate OOB, Ill need to order the "B-52G nose, tails replacement part"... How about after, is it a good model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 The initial boxings dont have the replacement parts so order those from MC or buy the H. Otherwise the best starting point to do a H or G and you can go as crazy as you like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fregat Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 8/28/2019 at 9:49 PM, ElectroSoldier said: So its not accurate OOB, Ill need to order the "B-52G nose, tails replacement part"... Hi, please tell, did you order/get replacement set? I ordered mine 23Aug, got shipping notice with tracking number on 06Sept and still no signs of tracking. Also there are no answers from MC about shipping date. I would like to know is it only my problem or problem with correction set (not in stock..) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 It was probably close to a month between when I received a shipping notice and actual delivery. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fregat Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 44 minutes ago, Gator52 said: It was probably close to a month between when I received a shipping notice and actual delivery. Jonah Thank you for reply. Please tell, how much time has passed from the notification to the beginning of postal tracking (real shipping, I supposed)? Vladimir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I did not check tracking on mine, sorry I can’t be of more help Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) Nigel, in the UK is making some masters for a new nose with better shaped EVS and ECM blisters as well as new wing tanks. You can see the progress in the Modelcollect B-52H thread. Cheers! Dutch Edited December 17, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 And if he does an antennae set they could be used on the G also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fregat Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 17 hours ago, Dutch said: Nigel, in the UK is making some masters for a new nose with better shaped EVS and ECM blisters as well ad new wing tanks. You can see the progress in the Modelcollect B-52H thread. Cherrs! Dutch 15 hours ago, USAFsparkchaser said: And if he does an antennae set they could be used on the G also. Thank you for advice, but what will be the price? And still remains tail and strakelets. Vladimir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 So are the flaps in the update set for sure? I dont really care about the ALCMs and straklets as ill be building a 42nd BW jet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, ElectroSoldier said: So are the flaps in the update set for sure? I dont really care about the ALCMs and straklets as ill be building a 42nd BW jet they were not in the set that I received. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Yes two sets of inner and outer flaps with flap tracks were included in my set, but due to poor packaging and the Samsonite gorilla postal treatment, almost all were snapped. I was going to reinforce them anyway with metal rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Sorry but Im confused. Are the flaps supposed to be in the correction set? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 On 10/4/2019 at 10:23 AM, ElectroSoldier said: Sorry but Im confused. Are the flaps supposed to be in the correction set? Yes, they’re supposed to be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Well then if they are not I assume you just let them know and they will send them separately... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I think that some of the first correction sets were mailed without the flaps & tracks. But MC should correct it if you bring it to their attention. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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