Nifty Fifties build? *** Complete/Archived ***

[Chuck Finley]

Does a B-36 count for this. Service was 1950-1959 but first flight would have been earlier (late 40's?).

It most certainly does count and should you plan on the 1/72 scale Monogram kt, you should take a look at Sprectre Resins (http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/Spectre-p1.html;). They have a nice Mk-17/24 Nuclear shape and should be getting it back in stock. Only the B-36 carried that bomb ( 24' 8" long and weighed 24 tons). With a 10-15 megaton yield, it would make a nice load-out. I have one for mine.

Thanks for that link Chuck. Might be worth a go. I don't have the monogram version but the Revell one, probably the same thing??. I had seen conversion sets that allow you to make the retractable gun turrets so that might be worth a look too.

The Revell of Germany 1/72 scale B-36 is the Monogram kit with better decals. Remember, Monogram and Revell are currently the same company. In the states, we call the company Revellogram for a reason. Plus the owners of Revell in the US now owns Revell of Germany as well.

[novokits]

good times, pourquoi pas?

[TobyC]

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Thanks for that link Chuck. Might be worth a go. I don't have the monogram version but the Revell one, probably the same thing??. I had seen conversion sets that allow you to make the retractable gun turrets so that might be worth a look too.

Looks like it could be
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/115167- ... peacemaker;

[iggie]

good times, pourquoi pas?

Perhaps 'interesting ' might be more accurate

[MarkyM607]

Does a B-36 count for this. Service was 1950-1959 but first flight would have been earlier (late 40's?).

It most certainly does count and should you plan on the 1/72 scale Monogram kt, you should take a look at Sprectre Resins (http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/Spectre-p1.html;). They have a nice Mk-17/24 Nuclear shape and should be getting it back in stock. Only the B-36 carried that bomb ( 24' 8" long and weighed 24 tons). With a 10-15 megaton yield, it would make a nice load-out. I have one for mine.

Thanks for that link Chuck. Might be worth a go. I don't have the monogram version but the Revell one, probably the same thing??. I had seen conversion sets that allow you to make the retractable gun turrets so that might be worth a look too.

I've ordered the set for the upper front turret, getting that and one for the lower rear turret would have been over £50!!, can't stretch to that at the moment. Plus the -36 had another top turret emplacement behind the wing!!.

[Chuck Finley]

Does a B-36 count for this. Service was 1950-1959 but first flight would have been earlier (late 40's?).

It most certainly does count and should you plan on the 1/72 scale Monogram kt, you should take a look at Sprectre Resins (http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/Spectre-p1.html;). They have a nice Mk-17/24 Nuclear shape and should be getting it back in stock. Only the B-36 carried that bomb ( 24' 8" long and weighed 24 tons). With a 10-15 megaton yield, it would make a nice load-out. I have one for mine.

Thanks for that link Chuck. Might be worth a go. I don't have the monogram version but the Revell one, probably the same thing??. I had seen conversion sets that allow you to make the retractable gun turrets so that might be worth a look too.

I've ordered the set for the upper front turret, getting that and one for the lower rear turret would have been over £50!!, can't stretch to that at the moment. Plus the -36 had another top turret emplacement behind the wing!!.

You don't have to have all of the gun bays opened up. You can always do one and leave the rest closed. You might also want to pick up a copy of "Strategic Air Command" starring Jimmy Stewart. It is a great reference for the B-36 and the B-47 as well! Those interior scenes are especially nice.

[fredk]

I've voted, in case I decide to join in with this.
Undecided yet.
Ask me again after December 31st.

[Old_Tonto]

I voted for March to allow time to get over any Xmas builds.

[MarkyM607]

Does a B-36 count for this. Service was 1950-1959 but first flight would have been earlier (late 40's?).

It most certainly does count and should you plan on the 1/72 scale Monogram kt, you should take a look at Sprectre Resins (http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/Spectre-p1.html;). They have a nice Mk-17/24 Nuclear shape and should be getting it back in stock. Only the B-36 carried that bomb ( 24' 8" long and weighed 24 tons). With a 10-15 megaton yield, it would make a nice load-out. I have one for mine.

Thanks for that link Chuck. Might be worth a go. I don't have the monogram version but the Revell one, probably the same thing??. I had seen conversion sets that allow you to make the retractable gun turrets so that might be worth a look too.

I've ordered the set for the upper front turret, getting that and one for the lower rear turret would have been over £50!!, can't stretch to that at the moment. Plus the -36 had another top turret emplacement behind the wing!!.

You don't have to have all of the gun bays opened up. You can always do one and leave the rest closed. You might also want to pick up a copy of "Strategic Air Command" starring Jimmy Stewart. It is a great reference for the B-36 and the B-47 as well! Those interior scenes are especially nice.

I've heard of that film but never seen it, might be time to hunt it down!. As far as the guns go, I thought having the most obvious one open would be more than good enough.

[DavidWomby]

I voted for March but can probably do anytime from Jan to May.

David

[hayabusa]

I voted March 2017.

[Dazzled]

I've voted March too but I'm OK with any of the options

[MarkyM607]

Voted for March but can always adapt. Of course the B-36 may need a HUUUGE amount of build space!. The upper forward turret set has arrived today. Looks easy enough to fit but painting as I build it looks tricky!.

[Chuck Finley]

Voted for March but can always adapt. Of course the B-36 may need a HUUUGE amount of build space!. The upper forward turret set has arrived today. Looks easy enough to fit but painting as I build it looks tricky!.

Spectre Resins just got in the Mk.17/24 nuclear weapon model in stock. Get it now if you plan on adding it to your B-36. The nukes tend to sell out as soon as they get in stock.

http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/SR-N1.html;

[Chuck Finley]

What is the magic number of participants required to be placed on the calendar? There appears to be quite a bit of interest in the subject.