discussion DaveCov's Airfix 1/72 Boeing B-29 Superfortress (07001)

[davecov]

My build of the Airfix 1/72 Boeing B-29 Superfortress (07001)

I removed the rivets, used Airwaves PE in the cockpit and scratch-built the radome. A set of white metal undercarriage legs were from Scale Aircraft Conversions (72082) and aftermarket wheels were from Radial Engines and Wheels 72 (72099). Decals are from the Kits-World 1/72 War Birds (KW172222) Set and I chose the scheme for "The Ancient Mariner". The particular machine was 42-65296, 883d Bombardment Squadron, 500th Bombardment Group, Isley Field, Saipan, May 45. The decals are excellent and went on without the need for setting solution.

Dave

 

[Jim R]

That is a very impressive result Dave. Not an aircraft we see modelled very often.

 

[Airborne01]

Beautiful!
Steve

 

[spanner570]

Crisp, neat build Dave.
Nice one. :thumb2:

Ron

 

[papa 695]

Now that’s outstanding Dave.

 

[minitnkr]

Great finishings.

 

[flyjoe180]

A fantastic result for your Superfortress Dave. Removing the rivet detail has provided your model with a nice, clean finish

 

[Guest]

Wow, bet that's some size . Definitely
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Congratulations Dave .

 

[Mickc1440]

Fantastic work Dave, great finish on the paint job

 

[Tim Marlow]

Very nice job Dave.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Wow!! That's Superb Dave!!
I love those decals.... they look great :thumb2:

 

[Gern]

Beautiful

 

[tigersteve]

Magnificent!

 

[Guest]

That look stunning. Great work.

 

[davecov]

Thanks everybody for your kind comments. :smiling:

Dave