jpatt1000

Well, two years later, but here you go! (With the expense of the model I am taking my time with it!)

Yeah, I know the A-D BUFFs had a bit snubbier nose, (which I actually prefer the look of) different engine pods and tail. Probably other stuff that you'd have to look closer to see as well. (I have Sanger's D as well, but I'm not to the vac-form level yet. Someone is doing an H version by them on iModeler and I am very grateful for his WIP. Seems like you almost have to build vac kits like an old stick and tissue model with ribs and formers under the skin!) I am totally stoked to start my BUFF, but I've made a rule with the HPH kits that I can't start one until one is finished. Getting decals that I liked for the Peacemaker got me fired up on it again. Once all the resin bits are mounted in the wings I think it will go the rest of the way fairly quickly! (The part I was most nervous about was the glass, followed by wondering if the tail will be level if I follow their scribing. One thing I did find out is that the seam on my fuselage does not run down the center. That was messing with my brain when fitting the glass as a kept expecting the seam to line up with the center frames! Don't be jealous of the B-52, go get one! (But definitely buy direct. Much cheaper than going through a middle man and they ship quick once the kit is done. Usually out on Friday and here in Oshkosh before I get home from work on Monday.) If space is an issue you can leave the wings so they come off for storage! I was wondering how it would be getting the B-36 to shows, but it fits in the back of my Hornet, so my minivan should also do the job!

HPH got their claws in me with the Concorde. I haven't started it (or the XB-70) yet as they are a bit tricky. The B-36 is (so far) a doable project for me. After getting bored punching holes in the wing I moved on to fitting glass in the nose. Went splendidly. I am worried about cutting and refitting the well and panel for the main gear. Have you gotten to that yet, and if so, is it a non issue? (The only flaws I've seen so far is a major mismatch between the main body and front of the jet pods. Unless there's a piece that goes between them that I'm not seeing. Then the spinners are a bit goofy. Almost like they're too big. Seeing as much of them as you do, you wouldn't see any of the airplug and there would be a gap between the cowling and the spinner. Also, no trunking from the inlets to the intercoolers, oil coolers and engine cooling air?) I like the painting you've done so far on the interior. I'm saving it until I'm done making holes for the resin bits in the wings. I'm glad you got the B-52. If you haven't opened it up, you are in for a treat. All the fiberglass parts are prepped for you! It is ready to go right out of the box! Hopefully you got the flap kit for it. It's beautiful and will add some color. (I have a review of it on iModeler.com although I would have preferred a Vietnam big tail D.) I too would like a B-47 (I have Sangers, but I have shelved it until I learn a few more tricks and skills!) but I am actually rooting for a 1/48 Tu-95. I've always been a fan of the Bear! So far you are the only other person working on the Peacemaker that I've found. A shame actually because it is a nice kit and fairly easy to build. HPH put a lot of work into it just to have it sit. (I just want to see someone do a C-99 conversion!) I am altering a couple details on my kit to make a D and am also having some decals scaled up. HPH did choose some ho-hum markings for an awesome kit! Cheers from Oshkosh!

You just never know. Everyone always told me no one would do a 1/48 Peacemaker. Mine is underway with a wip on iModeler.