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Boeing B-52G Stratofortress: 34 BS, 366 WG

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1 3 August 2018, 08:22
Kerry COX
Dutch. 🙂 Even at 1/144, these are still an impressive looking kit. 🙂
Looking good so far. 👍
8 August 2018, 00:03
Dutch
Thanks Kerry! Looking to finish it up in a week or two for a friend who flew it (I have custom decals) and will retire from his second job for good at the end of the month.
8 August 2018, 00:39
Kerry COX
I wish you well mate. 👍
I am wondering. How are you handling this unusual heat over there. ?
I am seeing bad stuff happening all over. Not good.
So what will you be doing after this project.? 🙂
8 August 2018, 02:39
Clifford Keesler
Watching!
12 August 2018, 23:49
Dutch
Puttied the fuselage and engines tonight. Was really disappointed at the fit and lack of detail on the engines.
16 August 2018, 02:23
Clifford Keesler
Lots of putty huh. Looking forward to the final result. Agree that the grey primer is closer to Gunship Grey. Do you have a Hobby Lobby near you Dutch? They sell Model Master paints both Enamel as well as Acrylic, as well as some Vallejo paints. I buy craft paints at Walmart or Michaels and a lot of times I mix my own colors. I thin the craft paint with windshield wiper fluid 50/50 mix and a touch of future/pledge. I just got done mixing a batch of Russian Grey/Green for my Mig-29.
17 August 2018, 23:30
Dutch
Closest Hobby Lobby is about 45 min away. Michael's is only 5 min away. This one will have to be "rattle can close enough." I have not set up my compressor and airbrush yet.
17 August 2018, 23:38
Clifford Keesler
I know what you mean, My Hobby Lobby is also about 35 mins away, so when I do go I always wind up spending a boatload of $$. I buy most of my stuff off line.
17 August 2018, 23:42
Dutch
There is a HobbyTown USA near Hobby Lobby. Maybe I will make a trip soon.
18 August 2018, 00:11
Clifford Keesler
Huh that is one I have never heard of. I went on a SU-27 binge today. I got an Acadmey 1/48 SU-27 Flanker B, and then bought all the goodies for it. I got it for 20.00 off E-Bay.
19 August 2018, 03:37
Dutch
Not bad!
19 August 2018, 12:10
Clifford Keesler
I thought it was a good deal. The Hobby Boss and Kitty Hawk one's are so expensive. But I want the New Kitty Hawk SU-33/35 Bad. LOL.
20 August 2018, 15:32
Dutch
You know what they say: If you want it bad, you'll get it bad! LOL.
20 August 2018, 15:51
Clifford Keesler
Yea. Gotta get past the Wife first. LOL.
20 August 2018, 18:20
Dutch
Glued the wings on last night. Will now fill upper wing-fuselage seam, then add the stabs, antennae and possibly the engines. I will save the wing tanks for later. Then give everything a coat of primer to see where i need to fix any flaws.
1 September 2018, 13:58
Łukasz Gliński
So far so good, Sir
1 September 2018, 19:54
Kerry COX
Dutchy, For the size that it is, your making a super result happen mate. 🙂
The wind shield area does look a little out of shape, but nothing you can't fix mate. Great work. 👍 👍 🙂
1 September 2018, 21:50
Dutch
Thanks Kerry. It really is a pretty decent kit. All I did was make little improvements. Obviously it is taking me longer than my initial estimate of a week or two. My friend retired to three hours away. So i will deliver it to him later.
2 September 2018, 00:30
Clifford Keesler
Looking good Dutch.
2 September 2018, 19:06
Nikolaos Kouzinis
Good job Dutch
2 September 2018, 19:30
Dutch
More work done today. Wings on, tailplane on, engines on, ready for paint! Pics posted.
2 September 2018, 21:07
Dave Flitton
Watching!!
3 September 2018, 16:08
Ray Seppala
Wow Dutch, so you do build stuff! 🙂 Seeing your build gives me the urge to find one of my 1/72 B-52s and have a go at it! (not that I need any more on the bench at the moment) I am enjoying the mods you are making. Gunna be a fine model when finished.
5 September 2018, 03:42
Dutch
Thanks, Brother Ray! Yes, I haven't stopped buying, but I have slowed down a bit. My close friend's retirement (former B-52G pilot) prompted me to start cracking on this one. I finished (except for decals) a ARII Ye-152 Flipper, and have another B-52H on the line, partially glued up. A mentor once told me, "To build a great kit, you have to start with a great kit." I have been trying to follow that advice for years now. So I am trying to thin the stash and focus on the best kits for my limited time. Thanks for tuning in. R/ Dutch
5 September 2018, 11:58
Dennis Dilmore
I have one of these still in the box and another i bought from a goodwill on line auction. The goodwill one was built, but poorly. Only thing i'm missing are the outrigger wheels, struts and doors.
12 September 2018, 00:32
Dutch
Dennis, show us some pics. I have the u/c outriggers from my Revell (ex-Crown) B-52H kit i will send you. You will have to make your own doors from plastic sheet. R/ Dutch
12 September 2018, 00:37
Dennis Dilmore
Um, how do i add pics?
12 September 2018, 15:56
Dutch
Dennis, when you login to SCM, you will see a series of tabs below your prfile photo/name: Collections, Projects, Albums, etc... Click on the Album tab, and three more green tabs appear. Click Add an Album. You can also create a Project, then scroll down to see where you can add an album to that project. This is my preferred method. HTH. R/ Dutch
14 September 2018, 02:44
Dennis Dilmore
Ok, uploaded pics to an album.
15 September 2018, 02:01
Ben M
I built this one when I was a kid, good memory
26 November 2018, 02:34
Dutch
Thanks Ben. I have begun decaling. Stay tuned.
26 November 2018, 02:58
Łukasz Gliński
What an ugly duckling. Staying tuned😉
26 November 2018, 09:39
Bart Goesaert
Looking good, nice to see some serious work on a 1/144 kit...
26 November 2018, 15:03
Clifford Keesler
Looking good Dutch, looking forward to seeing her finished.
28 November 2018, 23:22
Greg Baker
Awesome!
28 November 2018, 23:50
Donald Dickson II
Just cruising right along with the BUFFs!
29 November 2018, 00:02
Dutch
New Year's Day! I got about 1.5 hours work in decaling the jet. I lost one of me ECM tail decals, only to find it sitting right under my nose. Cockpit windows seem a little glossy, but them maybe they should. Album updated with pics #53-56.
2 January 2019, 00:34
Łukasz Gliński
Nice progress, though some of them seem to silver a bit. Pic #56 looks like a new type of imperial droid😉
2 January 2019, 08:04
Ray Seppala
Almost there Dutch, looking good! Such a nice looking airplane, it makes me want to have a go at my AMT B-52H 🙂
2 January 2019, 11:08
Dutch
@Lukasz, yes there is a little silvering on the custom printed decals. They were printed on continuous decal film, so I had to trim very carefully to minimize the surrounding film. However, on the real jet, several of the markings were repainted in a slightly darker (newer) shade of gray before the markings were applied, so the mismatch is not too noticeable. The Caracal decals are very glossy. I will have to overcoat with clear gloss before applying the final matte coat.
@Ray, Thanks for the vote of confidence. I have a lot more stencils to apply. You don't see them from a distance, but when you get close to the plane, they really pop out at you. Then add the last .50 cal barrel and undercarriage, and it's off to the races. I have several mor e1/144 B-52s to build and will use what I learned on this kit and the Dr. Strangelove kit to build those. I too have a AMT 1/72 B-52G, but am putting that on off until I have some serious time to devote to it. I will document it as well. Thanks for the inspiration, brother!
2 January 2019, 14:51
Dutch
9 FEb 2019. Finished applying all the little data decals today. Then clear coat and add the wheels and doors. Not too long now.
9 February 2019, 23:07
Ray Seppala
Looks very nice Dutch
10 February 2019, 01:03
Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice.
10 February 2019, 22:28
Dutch
Thanks guys. Your encouragement means alot. I have several more hangar queens to finish this year.
10 February 2019, 23:04
Dutch
I finished the project this afternoon. Not perfect, a few small mistakes, but I am pleased with the results. Check out photos 61-68.
18 February 2019, 01:02
Ray Seppala
Nice work Dutch, looks great
18 February 2019, 07:33
Łukasz Gliński
Nice finish, Dutch! Those tail lines are really wicked😉
18 February 2019, 08:06
Bart Goesaert
Nice one, and pretty large considdering the scale...those taillines, just thought of picaso in the air
18 February 2019, 08:10
Clifford Keesler
Nice one Dutch.
18 February 2019, 23:36
Dutch
Gentlemen, Thank you for the kudos. I am just glad that this one is done. I will use what I have learned on this one and my Dr. Strangelove B-52H to build my next four BUFFs. Again, thank you for your encouragement.
18 February 2019, 23:53
Donald Dickson II
Alrighty, next BUFF up! 😄
19 February 2019, 00:33
Kerry COX
I would love to see you tackle the image of 'Strangelove' on the bomb on his way down. 🙂 👍 That would be awsome. hehehehe
19 February 2019, 01:46
Kerry COX
It's been a while. But wow, something to be proud of Dutch. 👍 😉
19 February 2019, 01:48
Hox
As the proud recipient of this B-52G model that Dutch has labored on for the past year plus - it truly is a work of art and very authentic looking !!!
Thanks Dutch
19 February 2019, 02:17
Greg Baker
That looks fantastic.
19 February 2019, 02:28
Patrick Hagelstein
That really is a big boy.... 👍
19 February 2019, 02:48
Dutch
Hey Hox, Thanks for joining in. It truly was a pleasure, my friend! As an added benefit, it kept me off the streets and out of the bars for the better part of last year, keeping the missus happy. R/ Dutch
19 February 2019, 13:23

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1:144 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress (Caracal Models CD144005)1:144 B-52G Stratofortress (Revell 4583)

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