1/72 AMT/Ertl B-52G |
Gallery Article by Eric R. Engstrom
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Sept 23 2003
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B-52G In Chrome Dome finish
One of those kits
often purchased but not often finished, it is not the best possible rendition of
the BUFF. While it's problems are many (okay, legion), it is the easiest way to
add a -G or -H Stratofortress to your collection; and the Hound Dog missiles are
really neat and almost make the kit worth buying by themselves.
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images below to see larger images
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I used Paul Boyer's method of drooping the wings to depict it on
the ramp. In so doing I had to completely sand through the top of the wing
molded to the fuselage. Not to worry, about a half ounce of CA glue with
judicious use of accelerator restored the upper wing surface.
Silver paint is Sherwin-Williams enamel "Just Silver"
(honest, that's the name of the color!) from the local auto paint jobber,
thinned with Model Master airbrush thinner and mixed with some Floquil Retarder.
The white is 2 jars of Model Master Insignia White, again mixed with Model
Master airbrush thinner and Floquil Retarder. The retarder slows down drying,
allowing the paint to 'flow out' into a smoother finish. I use this method when
painting large subjects and it works well.