Brent Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 Howdy Gang! I was rooting thru the stash last night. I was pawing all the old Monogram 1/48 bombers. Almost everything has been done. Those that haven't (A-26 & B-26) will probably show up soon. However, the B-29 hasn't been mentioned, has it? What other monster kits will be coming out of China? We can build most all battleships and carriers in 1/200. I understand even a Titanic is due soon. Why not a B-29? ß! alanash1963 1
Rowen Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 I'd go with a 1/32 B-29 - but only AFTER a Martin B-26 Marauder! We have the 17, the 24 and 25. It's time for a 26!! My $0.02. -Ro Alain Gadbois 1
monthebiff Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 A 32nd Wellington would be bloody amazing, that's the one I keep wishing for! Regards. Andy AlanG, CharmyDown, ringleheim and 3 others 5 1
Tony T Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 My top five 1/32 would be: Short Sunderland III or V Handley Page Halifax — Hercules radials, rectangular fins, rounded or squared wingtips Convair TB/B-58A Hustler Consolidated PBY5 Catalina Vickers Armstrong Wellington — late (And in 1/48 an Avro Vulcan B.2 and Handley Page Victor SR.2 or K.2) Wouldn't be surprised if some made it into IM styrene within the next five-six years. Tony monthebiff and alanash1963 2
monthebiff Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, Tony T said: My top five 1/32 would be: Short Sunderland III or V Handley Page Halifax — Hercules radials, rectangular fins, rounded or squared wingtips Convair TB/B-58A Hustler Consolidated PBY5 Catalina Vickers Armstrong Wellington — late (And in 1/48 an Avro Vulcan B.2 and Handley Page Victor SR.2 or K.2) Wouldn't be surprised if some made it into IM styrene within the next five-six years. Tony Now that's a rather fine wish list Tony, a Hustler would be amazing. Regards. Andy alanash1963 1
mozart Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 I just want a Short Stirling......so ugly it’s beautiful, and vastly under-rated as an aeroplane, being superseded by the Lancaster. If you haven't already done so, read Murray Peden’s “A Thousand Shall Fall” to get his take on the Stirling. ringleheim, MikeC, nmayhew and 2 others 4 1
nmayhew Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Brent said: Howdy Gang! I was rooting thru the stash last night. I was pawing all the old Monogram 1/48 bombers. Almost everything has been done. Those that haven't (A-26 & B-26) will probably show up soon. However, the B-29 hasn't been mentioned, has it? What other monster kits will be coming out of China? We can build most all battleships and carriers in 1/200. I understand even a Titanic is due soon. Why not a B-29? ß! are you talking 1/32? in which case "almost everything" certainly has *not* been done, but maybe you were talking about 1/48 historically? My personal top 5 "biggies" in 1/32 would be: 1 Short Sunderland 2 TSR 2 3 He177 4 Short Stirling 5 Vickers Wellington If I was let's say Hong Kong Models or Hobbyboss, and I was trying to sell as many as possible, I reckon I would definitely pop out a Heinkel He177 - the bad boys always sell well Dainis and alanash1963 2
cbk57 Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 I could see some German subjects being done or redone in the lines of their various twin engine bombers like the HE-111. I am not greatly interested personally in multi engine LSP’s, however I won’t take the position anymore that no one will ever do “X”. I am comfortable saying Tamiya won’t do these kits but someone else might. Between HKM, Trumpeter, Zoukei-Mura and Hobby Boss you never know anymore what someone might offer in 1/32. It all comes down to someone with the will and.desire to bring a specific kit to market and I don’t think anything is off limits anymore.
monthebiff Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, mozart said: I just want a Short Stirling......so ugly it’s beautiful, and vastly under-rated as an aeroplane, being superseded by the Lancaster. If you haven't already done so, read Murray Peden’s “A Thousand Shall Fall” to get his take on the Stirling. Ah yes, the Sterling was my first multi engined build in 72nd scale, loved those airfix kits from way back when. A 32nd scale Sterling would be very cool indeed. Regards. Andy alanash1963 1
Brent Posted October 28, 2019 Author Posted October 28, 2019 By "everything" I meant the big Monogram models of the 70's. Most of them have been recreated in 1/32. The B-29 is the only one left, I think alanash1963 1
Brent Posted October 28, 2019 Author Posted October 28, 2019 I think Sanger made a Sterling vac. Other than that you will have to scratchbuild.
Jan_G Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 while discussing HPH B-52, Gary from GT Resin mentioned that he has seen 3D printed interior and one engine of the B-29 anyhow that would be mutimedia kit instead of IM my list would be: B-29 C-46 He-177 C-47 PBM C-54 jan
adameliclem Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 Blackbird and Foxbat, for the love of God and all that is Holy. Adam Tony T and thierry laurent 2
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