Monogram Superfortress
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17 24 April 2017, 08:26
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Looking good! I'll be watching . Nice detail mods! That plane is monster size! I have the kit in my stash.
24 April 2017, 13:06
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Due to the size (65 cm length, 90 cm wingspan and 19 cm height) and the raised panel lines mean that the 1/48th Monogram B-29 kits tend to be "stash queens". This one is going to be built however, so let's see how it looks when it is complete, in its aluminum foil finish!
25 April 2017, 05:05
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Hey Florin, if you would, please list any mod kits you use. It would be appreciated. Also do you intend to use anything like prop blur for the propellers?
25 April 2017, 12:37
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Florin. I am wondering about the resin engines. 👍
have you looked at the Aires resin engines. ?
google.com.au/url?sa..ust=1493211687255056
25 April 2017, 13:02
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I am really impressed with the plastic sheet work your doing, and generally. Just so interesting what you have tackled.👍
Good luck with it all and I salute you. 🙂
25 April 2017, 13:04
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@Thomas Mayer: Many thanks! They look good but are rather fragile, and will need careful handling.
@ Gerald Willing:😉
@Timothy Heimer: Aftermarket parts used: Eduard Zoom PE for the cockpit, 1 P&W R-2800 engine from Eduard's Royal Class Hellcat (and 3 homemade copies), 12 M2 .50 MG barrels from Master and some decals (marking to be decided). Maybe the cuffless propellers if accurate for the chosen version. Paints are from the Vallejo Air range and the aluminum foil is a regular, household one.
@Kerry Cox: Thank you for the kind words! To my knowledge there is no Wright R-3350-23 Cyclone in 1:48th. Closest to it was a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp for a Hellcat that I had, copied it 3 more times and proceeded to make it look like a Cyclone. Maybe not 100% accurate but so much better than what was supplied in the kit!
26 April 2017, 09:34
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Florin, I am grateful for your information and I admire your resourcefulness in duplicating the engines in your own way.
Skills like that are a rare.👍
I will be looking forward to 'progress updates' as it looks a real challenge.🙂
26 April 2017, 10:55
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Thank you Florin! I will be watching, keep up the good work! We love it.
26 April 2017, 12:47
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Great work, Florin! The wheelwell bays look fantastic. I have wanted to try folling a aircraft as well, but will definately start with something smaller!
26 April 2017, 13:25
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Why am I not surprised.? OMG. ! My expectations didn't go this far. AMAZING in every way. I love your dedication Florin. For sure. 🙂 🙂 🙂
12 September 2017, 18:23
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Thank you so very much! There is a downside to this - progress is slow: doing the research takes a lot of time, then finding the right materials and then finally building it.
17 September 2017, 05:04
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Great to see the progress is there....the pace is irrelevant.....The details look very good Florin!
2 November 2017, 08:14
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Thank you! Having fun and hoping there is something that others might find useful.
13 November 2017, 14:32
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Can't wait to add the aluminum skin, but there is so much to do!
22 November 2017, 11:08
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Florin, I too will add my praise for your work to date. will be watching for sure. 👍
27 November 2017, 20:48
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I have been watching this since the beginning and I am blown away by the detailing mods you have been doing! WOW! Keep it up Florin it is so amazing the work you're doing!
25 April 2018, 16:50
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This is a 'creative' project I have enjoyed for quite a while. Your attention to detail and ability to use what is 'at hand' is inspiring.👍
Now for an other snack and beer. 🙂
Well done. 👍 🙂
25 April 2018, 19:40
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The gunner's spot is amazing. Didn't realize how off it was. Not a lot of room to think back there for the gunner.
20 August 2018, 15:56
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Every part you touch recreates a much more complete and accurate representation of the B-29.
30 September 2018, 00:13
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How about this build. !
Just some stunning results are starting to appear. Most impressive.
5 October 2018, 20:43
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The kit is a very good base for detailing, but there are times I wish it were 1/32nd scale. Once closed not much will be visible...
17 July 2019, 13:36
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Thank you, Gentlemen! Hopefully it will be done by the end of this year
20 February 2021, 09:21
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Your work is astonishing! You have taken what is not much more that a plastic shell and given it life! I have this kit but with the limited imagination I have it will never amount to what you are producing here. Thank you for showing me how with a scalpel and a razor saw one can build believable structures.
16 April 2022, 02:30
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Am I correct that you do not use any aftermarket sets?
Incredible scratch work - scares me away from this kit - lol
16 April 2022, 07:22
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@Nathan Dempsey and Clifford Keesler Thank you Gentlemen!
@John Wilkes Never compare yourself to others in a negative way, you are Unique. All you have to do is be willing to try and not fear failure. Fail? Not a problem, do it again and again until satisfied with the results.
@Thomas Bischoff, Actually using the maximum of aftermarket parts avalable to me. The gun barrels are from Master, pre-painted PE for the Cockpit from Eduard, wheels are Eduard Brassin, propeller blades are from Squadron, decals from Kits world. Have to admit that what you see here is insanity, more than 90% of the stuff built won't be visible in the end. If you have the room for it, do not be intimidated, go ahead and build it!
30 April 2022, 12:55
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Well done on this beauty, so far. Now awaiting whatever crafty, clever construction you will embark on now 👍
1 May 2022, 06:00
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Beautiful job on the gear. I really need to build my B-24 or B-36 one of these days. I have built the B-29. I really like the old Monogram 1/48 bomber kits.
4 May 2022, 20:06
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@Florin Moldovan I spent the summer at the lake building a few shake the box kits. I love the immediate gratification of cracking open a box on Thursday and hanging it by Sunday. I have four cars to build and a cool P12E biplane. that will take me through the Winter. I am stalled on a three masted tall ship. It is the big project that is staring me in the eye.
Many thanks for the encouragement, I have a huge stash of older kits and they are one by one being built with more frequency as I no longer have a day job. Retirement has given me more hours in a day to enjoy those kits I bought so long ago.
6 November 2022, 00:47