B-29 in 1/48 Monogram
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Duke Maddog
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Re: B-29 in 1/48 Monogram
Yeah, I have a soft spot for loud kids and grandkids too. Best sound in the world for me.
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Re: B-29 in 1/48 Monogram
And so it begins.....closing the fuselage. Can't wait to add the wings. Even without them, this is like wrestling a python and an umbrella in a phone booth. Sheesh. Good thing lids are closed.
Fuselage seam is pretty flat - that is, no big gaps. There are however horrendously large sprue attachment points to be sanded and filled, and an annoying ridge along the length of the port half edge.
Fuselage seam is pretty flat - that is, no big gaps. There are however horrendously large sprue attachment points to be sanded and filled, and an annoying ridge along the length of the port half edge.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Thomas_M
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Re: B-29 in 1/48 Monogram
Now that´s a fast progress, Lyle! I like your analogy of wrestling with a python! 
Take care of large sprue attachments by using a photo etch saw, should save you from damaging the parts!
Take care of large sprue attachments by using a photo etch saw, should save you from damaging the parts!
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The "damage" has already been done. I used my Tamiya clippers. A better analogy is a telephone pole in a phone booth. Pythons will bend. . . . sort of.Thomas_M wrote:Now that´s a fast progress, Lyle! I like your analogy of wrestling with a python!
Take care of large sprue attachments by using a photo etch saw, should save you from damaging the parts!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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OH, and I left out the crew quarters and waist gun positions. Saved about 1/2 ounce of tail weight. Besides, can't see it. painted the interior of that space flat black.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Duke Maddog
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Re: B-29 in 1/48 Monogram
Wow, I feel you man. I have the same issue when I'm working on my C-118 and B-377. What a monster! Looking forward to seeing more.
The Duke
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-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Re: B-29 in 1/48 Monogram
Well, closed up the fuselage. Mostly filled and sanded. I hit it with some prime to highlight areas that need more attention. All in all, not a bad fit. Bottom of the tail area needed no filler at all. Had storms last night, restless. Now a gloomy day with storms likely. MOJO is waning.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: B-29 in 1/48 Monogram
Really not bad. Looks as one of the better fitting kits around.
Reminds me to do some work myself, too...
Reminds me to do some work myself, too...
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One of the best so far for me....even with all the junk in the nose.Thomas_M wrote:Really not bad. Looks as one of the better fitting kits around.
Reminds me to do some work myself, too...
Yes, you need to get your self busy at the bench.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Wings are together. They fit very nicely. Amazed watching the seams come together when applying the Tenax. Dare I say, almost magical? Naw. But it did look like they were closing on their own. (Queue mysterious sounds)
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..