Nic C.D. Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 It was about a year ago when I finished one of the longest projects I ever did: a 1/72 scale F-100D. That's because I was always switching between projects and because the road I picked for this little Esci Super Sabre was rather special. In a book, I found a photo of an F-100 at AMARC and that's what I wanted to build. This was the result: I was pretty happy with that I learned a lot of weathering techniques during this build. After this, an idea started to build and going through my stash, I decided to do another AMARC resident in 1/72, only this time a little bigger. And although I usually build in 1/32, this will be one of the biggest kits I've ever attempted: a B-52. The idea is to build it like this: One of these, probably a grey one... It'll be all these details that will make this a lot of fun (I hope): And the effects on the fuselage, which I intend to rivet completely: Sounds like fun? I'd like to take you along in a (probably long) wip here. I have a half started B-52, and will post some photos of it soon. Hope you like the idea! Nic Dragon, Wurzacher, Spads57 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzacher Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 What a cool job on the F-100! Wow! Looking at those superbe pictures of the B-52s I am looking forward to your build! Nic C.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 well done on the 100! I have a few kits earmarked for AMARC builds as well. LSP_K2 and Nic C.D. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Nic, Fantastic! This should be epic. AMARC is in my city and I've often seen aircraft making their final flight here. There is a lot of history in that facility! Cheers, Tom Nic C.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Despite advanced age, statiscally I have enough time left to book my front row seat. I have a true softspot for the B-52 and concluding from your spectacular F-100 build , I do look forward to this one. Lothar Nic C.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Oh, very cool ! The Hun is fantastic especially for brail scale. Looking forward to the Buff ! My #1 fave. Worked on them for 4 yrs as a weapons tec........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Nice. I too have wanted to do an abandoned aircraft for quite some time. I'll look forward to yours. Nic C.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Nic, i saw your AMARC F100 last year "in the flesh so to speak", and i must say, i couldn't have pulled this one off, especially on such a small scale, but this project is going to be superb, i'm confident you'll turn this into a masterpiece, but be prepared for some very elaborate detailing on the "buff" ..... Nic C.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Though I don't own it (yet), this Daco book should be all you need. Nic C.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 AMARC looks to be such a fascinating place, one day I'd really like to go there and make a trazillion photographs, talk to all the people and make a book on it. The B-52 for me is probably one of the most iconic aircraft there. This kind of build is just fun for me: lot's of detail to add, scratch some things, trying out new techniques, cutting things up. Wow, Harvey, that is cool! If you'd live closer, I'd build it for you! Here are some first photos of the progress: I cut up the nose and tried the rippled skin effect with riveting on one panel. What do you think? It sure is a big kit though... Going to need a lot of paint for this... Hope to be back soon! Nic Wurzacher and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 1/72,... Monogram kit? It's been so long since I had that kit out, I don't recall what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Nice! I too had this kit, but when I was a wee lad. IIRC I painted it with a black bottom and desert colors on top. Go figure for accuracy for a 9 year old! Looking forward to this one, as even now I remember how small I was and how HUGE the kit looked. Nic C.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thanks Nic! Nice gesture. She look great. Is this an "H" model?.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee White Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 1/72,... Monogram kit? It's been so long since I had that kit out, I don't recall what it looks like. AMT late H. Nic C.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 AMT late H. OK, thanks. (I tend to forget about the AMT kits, even though I've had a couple of their larger models.) Lee White and Nic C.D. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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