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Post by Ian H. on Sept 26, 2019 18:29:42 GMT
Thanks guys!, Yes, I thought the red would be a nice accent over the Gunship Grey because the decals are just low-vis black (except the NYPD 9/11 nose art).
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 26, 2019 19:19:10 GMT
Smooth mate!  |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 27, 2019 3:59:24 GMT
Lovely, just lovely  |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 28, 2019 20:51:43 GMT
I got the decals on the BUFF over the past two days and everything went well. I used the kit sheet which is actually printed by Cartograf and they are beautiful stickers. The walkways for the stabs and wings were kind of challenging but Cartograf printed each walkway as one piece with carrier film in between the lines which guarantees they will be straight. The downside is there is a chance of silvering due to all that clear deadspace. However, the Vallejo Gloss Varnish did the job and they laid down fine with no silvering. The walkways on the stabs caught my eye as well because the are asymmetrical on the real bird and Cartograf replicated this. The rest of the decals were fairly mundane, just being black stencils. However, this BUFF does feature the 9/11-NYPD nose art as this aircraft participated in the first OEF airstrikes into Afghanistan from Diego Garcia as part of the 93rd Bomb Squadron in October of 2001. I will let these cure up for a day or two and then it will be time for the flat coat. Best wishes, Ian     |
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Post by Boots on Sept 28, 2019 21:03:59 GMT
A parking bay is needed very shortly then Ian  .......great job with the stickers  |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 28, 2019 21:05:37 GMT
Thanks Boots!, Yes, I have some storage issues to deal with here.    Best wishes, Ian |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 28, 2019 21:46:46 GMT
Blurdy awesome, I thought those walk ways were painted  . |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 28, 2019 21:56:47 GMT
Thanks, Paul! Yeah, I was kind of worried about the walkways but they really worked out.
Regards
Ian
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 29, 2019 6:28:57 GMT
Fab work mate it's looking awesome |
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Post by SteveM on Sept 29, 2019 7:38:05 GMT
Walkway stencils can be a real challenge but you look to have kicked these into shape Ian  |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 29, 2019 12:52:35 GMT
Thanks so much, guys!!!!!!!
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 1, 2019 15:58:14 GMT
I began work on the rather extensive antenna array which B-52H's are known for. I saved this for last to avoid breaking them off during handling as they are so small. I got all the antennae installed on the undersides and these were all made out of sheet stock. I will work on the upper antenna next and this will finish off the construction. I have just a few spots to touch up on the paint and then it will be ready for flat coat. Best wishes, Ian   |
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Post by SteveM on Oct 1, 2019 18:04:04 GMT
Now that looks like a good test of ones resolve to stay calm!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 1, 2019 19:04:08 GMT
Very nice work on some tiny details |
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Post by Boots on Oct 1, 2019 19:26:28 GMT
The Antenna Farm looks most excellent sir
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 1, 2019 20:18:11 GMT
Thanks guys! I got the antenna list from an old World Airpower Journal which featured the BUFF. The amount of ECM packed in
a B-52H is quite amazing. There are also a lot of panels built into the skin too.
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 2, 2019 16:40:13 GMT
Another small update for the day as I worked on the various antennae on the spine. There are several more blade antennae as well as a rounded antenna back by the tail. Interestingly enough, the BUFF has two nav beacons on the spine so I used two red ones from the old Cutting Edge Beacon Lens set from way back when. Minicraft missed an intake vent on the front of the vertical stab so I took a new sanding stick and sanded a perfect rectangle into the leading edge and then painted that black which was a fair enough representation. Just a few touch ups and then it will be time to flat coat. Best wishes, Ian   |
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Post by Boots on Oct 2, 2019 18:39:00 GMT
Thats gettin` her done fella................lovely attention to detail Ian |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 2, 2019 19:19:09 GMT
Jolly nice indeed |
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 2, 2019 19:48:02 GMT
Thanks gents!
Regards,
Ian
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.......great job with the stickers 
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