#11 Chiefs Tamiya B-52D

[chief5437]

hi guys
some final pics of the buff. first off, a bit of blurb.


The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling.

Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. A veteran of several wars, the B-52 has dropped only conventional munitions in combat. The B-52's official name Stratofortress is rarely used; informally, the aircraft has become commonly referred to as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fu#ker).

The B-52 has been in active service with the USAF since 1955. As of December 2015, 58 were in active service with 18 in reserve. The bombers flew under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was disestablished in 1992 and its aircraft absorbed into the Air Combat Command (ACC); in 2010 all B-52 Stratofortresses were transferred from the ACC to the newly created Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept the B-52 in service despite the advent of later, more advanced aircraft, including the canceled Mach 3 B-70 Valkyrie, the variable-geometry B-1 Lancer, and the stealth B-2 Spirit. The B-52 completed sixty years of continuous service with its original operator in 2015. After being upgraded between 2013 and 2015, it is expected to serve into the 2050s.


the kit is from 1973, its the same age as me, but its aged better! its a bit basic, and has raised lines for the most. but overall, no real problems. the fit was good, as were the original decals, not super thick like modern tamiya decals seem to be!

on with the pics.













thats it, done. not sure where im going to put it yet, its a bit big for a shelf, may have to pin it to a wall somehow?

thanks for looking guys!

[Les0012]

Awesome, that’s a great model and a big one.

Les

[Quax]

great job Chief, are they 450mm or 300mm paving slabs? Either way they look perfect as a hardstanding diorama for this big beauty!

Paul

[Tomcat64]

Beautiful finish off an older kit Chief - cracking work and she really does look huge!

[Twokidsnosleep]

This is absolutely superb
What a surface finish, impressive indeed
Thank you for participating in the sig, been great to have you along

[ElCapitan]

Shiiiiiny

And big.

Great result! I've seen people using fishing line to hang models on the wall by looping it round the tailplane.

[Kevthemodeller]

What a cracker she looks amazing

[digger303]

WOW....What a stunningly impressive sight.

[TommyKillander]

Great job Chief!

What a beauty!

The concrete pavement makes a perfect base for it - great photos!


Tommy

[smokeriderdon]

Wow! Well done sir! Well done!

[pourquoi61]

What a beautiful result, your BMF finish is a work of art.

[DBMiller]

Outstanding!