Winnie Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) So Model Collect's research team seem to have been not paying attention in class leading to a couple of small errors, that if not corrected will leave some fairly visible errors if you will. There are 3 glaring errors and 8 smaller errors that these particular sets will correct. The first problem we encounter, it the nose shape. There is a fairly large thread on here that discusses this issue, and this correction was a direct result of that. I wasn't originally going to get it, as I had convinced myself that it was "good enough" as it was corrected by MC. I changed my mind, and got the correction. The resin corrected nose starts below the cockpit windows, and corrects the width as well as the general shape, including the chine in the lower part of the nose. It also includes the EVS fairings and two ECM fairings on the left and right side of the nose, as separate pieces, and the antenna on top of the nose is molded on, if doing a very late H this can be easily removed. The forward portion of the radome is a separate part as well. This is in cream colored super smooth bubble free resin, there is some detail scribed, but not overdone. The second part corrects the wing fuel tanks, these are corrected for size and shape and are accurate, the ones supplied in the MC kit are not even close really. Third, Landing gear bays 3 and 4 are a straight copy of gear bays 1 and 2. they should be different. The correction set has the not supplied rear bulkhead with stringers, and also the gear bay roofs, with correct detail. The minor corrections need the Eduard set for the engines, it basically covers all the work required in the Eduard Kit, so bullet fairings, intake rings for lack of a better term, basically doing the hard work for you! this makes for short work on the engines! All the resin is very nice, no bubbles that I could see, with fine detail. As with all resin there will be some prep work required, such as removing pour stubs, and cutting kit parts to fit. As for instructions, there are links to YouTube videos explaining the fitting of all parts, although the fitting of the parts should be fairly obvious. Take care with the cutting and sawing the nose, just so you make sure you don't install it too far back! These corrections kits are a must if you want to have the most accurate Model Collect B-52 around, and sources say, some of these corrections are also available for the AMT/Italeri kits! Highly Recommended I supplied the the kit myself, so I am not biased too much. FINAL BITS: So where to get these corrections sets? you have to go to YouTube, to Nigels's Modeling Bench. Find the B-52 videos and he shows everything there! he can also be contacted through gmail at nigelsmodellingbench_(at)_gmail.com ( remove _(at)_ and insert @) @Nigelr32 [img]https://i.imgur.com/GywNQVi.jpg[/img] Regards Harald Edited October 16, 2020 by Winnie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Hope someone will help edit the Imgur link, Obviosuly I've become old, as I can't seem to figure that out. It doesn't work as before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) Delete Delete Edited October 16, 2020 by Da SWO bad link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) Here you go: The people in charge of this site really need to make a post on how to do images under the new forum software and put it where everyone can see it. Edited October 16, 2020 by Dave Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkN Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I also purchased this comprehensive "enhancement" set, and agree with Winnie. Each set was well wrapped and there was NO breakage in shipping. To begin, I am very impressed with the engine details set. The resin parts are thinly cast, yet have sharp details. Adding this to the Eduard engine set should be straight forward. The rear wheel bay looks great. They are crisp looking and won't require much clean up. The -G fuel tanks are well done, featuring raised weld lines, without any obvious mold / seams to deal with. They certainly look the part. Finally, the nose and EVS system are wonderfully cast, no seams or air bubbles to contend with. Some careful cutting on the kit nose and this should go together well. Having dabbled with a number of resin and vac kits over the years, this set is a winner. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Sounds nice. Where can you buy this set from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305swag Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Still waiting on the D version 😕 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Still waiting for a antennae set to go with the rest of his items. I need two H updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 5 hours ago, ElectroSoldier said: Sounds nice. Where can you buy this set from? via Gmail, and it is actually 4 different sets, nigelsmodellingbench @ gmail.com (remove the spaces) Cheers H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) Check in with shapeways also for updates. I looked last night and they have an external antennae update for the kit https://www.shapeways.com/product/MTJKEMC6Z/b-52-stratofortress-upgrade-1?optionId=260178790&li=marketplace Edited October 26, 2022 by USAFsparkchaser Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/25/2022 at 9:28 PM, USAFsparkchaser said: Check in with shapeways also for updates. I looked last night and they have an external antennae update for the kit https://www.shapeways.com/product/MTJKEMC6Z/b-52-stratofortress-upgrade-1?optionId=260178790&li=marketplace That set looks worth checking out, but the linked website shows it as "not available for sale." Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Ya I saw that and also got notifications that they will refund me in 7 days. Sure wish someone also could do that little project. Maybe ResKit, Phase Hanger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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