Ryan Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Ryan said: Well if we are dreaming big why not bigger....the B-36 Peacemaker! We can call it the Styrene Overcast. Back to the 29 though, 53" is big for sure, but not much bigger that the 41" span of the HP 0/400. Ryan BTW is no one going to bite on my "Styrene Overcast" line... That was gold! Edited January 4, 2019 by Ryan Bill_S, jimbo and Juggernut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ryan said: BTW is no one going to bite on my "Styrene Overcast" line... That was gold! It was.... Well played sir! But, since you segued back to the B-29, I didn't bite. Edited January 4, 2019 by Juggernut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Valid point sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I’ve built a 1/32nd B-29 and it’s verging on impractical. It’s so huge I was constantly knocking it into things, it’s a nightmare to transport anywhere (I can only do so in my estate car with the seats down) and it’s only ever been to one model show because it takes up so much table space. Another problem is storage - even if the wings come off it’s still so big, finding a box or case big enough is almost impossible. Mine resides in my attic on some industrial shelving and rarely comes down. I tend to agree with Jennings - the idea was great when I was contemplating mine but in the real world making, transporting, displaying and storing it is not practical. Tom jimbo, KiwiZac, Michael931080 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 If they need to know anything about Little Boy and Fat Man I'll be awaiting their call. Cheers, D.B. LSP_K2 and Jack 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Pardon my ignorance with British terminology but what's an estate car? nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 minute ago, D.B. Andrus said: If they need to know anything about Little Boy and Fat Man I'll be awaiting their call. Cheers, D.B. Oh yeah, that's right! I had forgotten your creations until you just mentioned them. Silly me.... D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, D.B. Andrus said: If they need to know anything about Little Boy and Fat Man I'll be awaiting their call. Cheers, D.B. You show 'em DB.......!! D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, Juggernut said: Pardon my ignorance with British terminology but what's an estate car? A station wagon. Juggernut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, CATCplSlade said: A station wagon. Oh, thanks.... I have been schooled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esarmstrong Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 56 minutes ago, Ryan said: They don't have to be built Jennings, just bought. Ryan I'm living proof of that point! D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Juggernut said: Oh, thanks.... I have been schooled. That's perfect, because I'm a high school teacher. Lee White 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I have to agree, there has to be a point of diminishing returns, and something as humongous as a B-29 would seem totally impractical as a feasible money maker for any company. Personally I'd like to see a lot more 1:32 fighters and less of the gigantic bombers. Artful69, MikeMaben, alanash1963 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 1 hour ago, LSP_K2 said: I have to agree, there has to be a point of diminishing returns, and something as humongous as a B-29 would seem totally impractical as a feasible money maker for any company. Personally I'd like to see a lot more 1:32 fighters and less of the gigantic bombers. As much as I'm happy to see a few of WWII bombers being kitted in IM ... including the four engined Heavies currently in production ... or slated for release in the near future, I'd have to say I agree! ... The main 3 most popular (4's) Lanc, B.17 and B.24 are now being kitted ... There's probably room, popularity wise, for between about 3 and 6 larger twins in IM ... and even then the demand for these in IM is debatable (Wellington, Do.17 or 217, B.26 etc) Don't get me wrong ... I'll shell out the cash for the Ju.52 when it appears as well as any of the above with the exception of the B.26. But there has to be a point where the market as a whole just says "are you kidding? - Nope, not for me" Rog BiggTim and alanash1963 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 (edited) Yes, model companies in Japan make better quality kits. Would they ever do a B-29? No. Size concerns rule it out anyway. Edited January 5, 2019 by Pup7309 BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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