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Ekki
Watching.

Cuajete
Awesome aircraft. Is it a restoration?

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Ekki.

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Cuajeta, Yes sort of. I started this model back in 2008, now I'm going to finish it. I'm going with the South East Asia paint scheme. 🙂

Cuajete
Thanks Daniel. I built mine in 1995, but now it needs a great restoration. So I follow you with interest.

Daniel Smith Szerző
Good look with your restoration Cuajete, this aircraft can be a hand full. 🙂

Daniel Smith Szerző
After filling and sanding, I went over the hole aircraft with 600 grit sand paper then followed with 800 to get all surfaces nice and smooth. The antennas on the bottom are from a Academy 1/72 F-15C kit, the ones on the side are from Dragon 1/48 Ju88, I just cut the two down the center to make four.

Daniel Smith Szerző
Before painting I washed all surfaces with soap and water, using Tamiya TS-48 Gunship grey on the top unpainted surfaces. For the camouflage pattern I used trace paper to get a soft edge line. First color up is Model Master Enamel Dark Green #1710.

Cuajete
Fantastic, Daniel. Looking so good!

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Cuajete.

Daniel Smith Szerző
Next color up is Model Master Enamel SAC Bomber Green #1793,(the bottle form has been discontinued, only available in spray can #1993). Two coats were airbrushed.

Daniel Smith Szerző
Area's that have been painted Dark Green I used tamiya tape to hold the soft edge masks down. And I'm using a airbrushing with about 15 psi.

Daniel Smith Szerző
All the main SEA paint has been applied, Tamiya X-1 Black on the undersides and sides, XF-1 Flat black on the nose and chin.

Alexander Grivonev
That camouflage coming along nicely! Btw, i like your colour shelves..very tidy!

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Alexander, the two paint shelves are made of 1"x4" frame with a Masonite back board. 🙂

Daniel Smith Szerző
All the color's have been applied, I've been doing paint touch ups this past week. This model has become a paint hog. 😉

Cuajete
It looks very good, Daniel

Björn Leichsenring
Wow, a big monster. Very good.

D N
Lovely! I restored mine a few years ago as well and have another in storage. Just love this kit. I'm looking forward to your progress!

Calvin Gifford
👍 Awesome idea w/ the board BTW!

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Cuajete.

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Bjorn.

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Flynn.

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Calvin.

Daniel Smith Szerző
With painting taking just over a month now, I've decided to take a break from the B-52.

Dave Flitton
Massive project - nicely done!!!

Daniel Smith Szerző
Thanks Dave.