Gazzas Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Great to see this is still going on Tom, really awesome work on display here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Excellent work on the cockpit Tom - it came out very well indeed! Cheers Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Excellent work as always, Tom! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Some really great efforts going on here Tom. Well done. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 Thanks for the kind words, gents. Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 A little more work has been done around the nose section of the big BUFF - I am determined to get this as 'right' as possible as the nose area is so distinctive on the later models of B-52. I've done a little more remedial sanding and added in the missing panel lines. I then added the raised ribbing on the radome from Evergreen, and have also made and added the ejection hatches above the positions of the rear crew members from plastic card: Next came a coat of primer to blend it all in: I think that's about as good as I'm going to get it - passable from a few feet away! That's all for now, Tom patricksparks, Martinnfb, daveculp and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 That looks awesome Tom. I just read an article where the Air force is going to replace the current engine B-52 fleet and re-engine them for an additional 30-50 year service life. A 100 year bomber service life is proposed by the USAF command. A RR and American participation effort on the engine The refueling aspect will be a key factor and not require the B-52's to refuel on long missions because of the new tech engines being used. Crazy to think about this aircraft in a service life of 100 years. Fantastic efforts going on here. Uncarina, Out2gtcha and D.B. Andrus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 That looks superb Tom, good work on what is a very difficult area! Derek tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 4/20/2021 at 12:27 AM, Troy Molitor said: That looks awesome Tom. I just read an article where the Air force is going to replace the current engine B-52 fleet and re-engine them for an additional 30-50 year service life. A 100 year bomber service life is proposed by the USAF command. A RR and American participation effort on the engine The refueling aspect will be a key factor and not require the B-52's to refuel on long missions because of the new tech engines being used. Crazy to think about this aircraft in a service life of 100 years. Fantastic efforts going on here. It really is amazing - as you say a service life of 100 years is just phenomenal. I read a similar article and it used the comparison of the Sopwith Camel still being in frontline service in 2020. When you see that kind of perspective, it's even more impressive. I have been having a little play with the B-52's flaps of late, although bench-time has been limited due to work which has a habit of getting in the way. I thought I'd start with the easiest flap and therefore have made the left outboard flap first from plastic card. They're actually a lot more complex that I had first realised and there are numerous cut outs and panels present - I haven't tried to replicate every last detail but this will be a good starting point: When on the wing, this looks the part and once primed and in grey I think will do the job nicely: I'll complete the right outboard one next - this should be relatively easy as it's just a mirror image of this one - and then I'll need to tackle the more complex inboard flaps. Best regards to all, Tom chukw, Scotsman, johncrow and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Afternoon all, Since I last updated you on any progress I have completed the remaining three flaps, with plastic card and Evergreen being the medium of choice: As you can see, 1/48th B-52 flaps are on the large side: With the flaps completed, they were installed on the previously made runners in the wing: Considering these were all made by my own fair hand, I'm quite pleased with how they look: Even Molly came and cast her critical eye over the situation - although to be fair she didn't seem that impressed! Until next time, Tom Starfighter Jock, Anthony in NZ, LSP_Kevin and 24 others 25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Beautiful work, as always! I can understand the cat not being impressed, how’s she gonna knock that off the table with a paw? She may sit on a wing though so, I’d watch for that. very good progress! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Awesome work Tom! Molly sure looks like a sweetheart, but then again it is her house. I'm sure she assumes you are just there to keep the feeding and pettings up. Panzerwomble, Martinnfb, Uncarina and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, chrish said: Beautiful work, as always! I can understand the cat not being impressed, how’s she gonna knock that off the table with a paw? She may sit on a wing though so, I’d watch for that. very good progress! She very rarely shows any interest in my models, thankfully, but any feline-related damage would result in 8 of her 9 lives being swiftly wiped out! 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: Awesome work Tom! Molly sure looks like a sweetheart, but then again it is her house. I'm sure she assumes you are just there to keep the feeding and pettings up. Molly is indeed a lovely kitty - she certainly rules the roost and let's us know when us pesky humans disrupt her day! Panzerwomble, Out2gtcha and chrish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Creative Genius Tom! This has been one incredible build to watch. I have taken note of all your challenges with the kit so I can apply your solutions to my BUFF when I put it on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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