discussion My next build - can you tell what it is ?

[colin m]

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I remember seeing this kit, high up on a shelf in a model shop when I was really young knowing I could never afford it - well now it's mine. Any ideas ?

Colin M...

Oh, I'm not sure the claim is still valid these days.

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[Dave W]

B36 'Peacemaker'?

 

[Centurion3RTR]

I'm going to say B-36 Peacemaker, only because the colour in the photo looks similar.

 

[rickoshea52]

B1?

 

[Guest]

B 36 peacemaker

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[colin m]

Well done to most of you and thanks for playing my little game. Yes, the Peacemaker - good name !!

The model is 68.6cm long, with a wing span of 97.3cm - well, I wanted something big..........................

Colin M...

 

[Guest]

You lucky sod Colin, been fancying one of these for a while, will watch with great interest. Derek

p.s. some good ref. photos for you Convair B-36 Peacemaker - Propeller engined Aircraft - Britmodeller.com

 

[Guest]

If my memory serves me correctly the Monogram Peacemaker was first released in the late seventies there was a full build review in Scale Models at that time,I guess quite rightly it was claimed to be the largest plastic kit.I believe that title is now held by the Trumpeter 1/35 Leopard German railway gun. I've only seen the Leopard kit in the box all I can say is that it's enormous,while the photos I've seen of the completed model back that up.

Malcolm

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Thought it was lol, seen the box on one of those Japanese You Tube videos. Looked like it had been there for some time because it was covered in dust, I didn't understand him but he was so excited lol.

Have fun, John

 

[yak face]

Nice beast colin! Although i dont think it still holds the title, theres been some huge kits these last few years, not to mention the soon to be released 1/32 scale Airbus a 380 from one of the far eastern makers ,i think it includes a P.E. fret with 853 seat belts on it too ,:emo:

 

[colin m]

853 seat belts - that's stupid. I'm not good with repitition. Six propellers might test my patience.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

853 PE Seatbelts ............... I'd just throw the damn thing at the wall.

Peter

 

[Dave W]

I think Tony is pulling your leg chaps!. 1/32 A380 indeed!.

 

[Gern]

If my memory serves me correctly the Monogram Peacemaker was first released in the late seventies there was a full build review in Scale Models at that time,I guess quite rightly it was claimed to be the largest plastic kit.I believe that title is now held by the Trumpeter 1/35 Leopard German railway gun. I've only seen the Leopard kit in the box all I can say is that it's enormous,while the photos I've seen of the completed model back that up.Malcolm

Not quite Malcolm.

The one at the front is the 1/35 Leopold (this is the Dragon version). The one at the back is the 1/35 Dora by Soar Art models.

Gern

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[Gern]

I should have included this pic as well.

Gern

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[Vaughan]

Wow thats one big gun Dave!

 

[Guest]

Not only a big gun Vaughan.

Look at that "heap" of unmade models on the floor & on the shelves.

Dave you are going to have to put in some overtime to complete those.

Laurie

 

[Gern]

Alas Laurie, I don't think I got that much time left - especially as that's less than a quarter of my stash!

Gern

 

[colin m]

So this begs the question - is 1/35 scale Dora the biggest plastic model kit around. Note 'plastic' I know there's bigger remote things around.

And well done to all for keeping it clean when Dave showed us his big......................oops nearly...........

Colin M..

 

[Guest]

So this begs the question - is 1/35 scale Dora the biggest plastic model kit around. Note 'plastic' I know there's bigger remote things around.And well done to all for keeping it clean when Dave showed us his big......................oops nearly...........

Colin M..

I think the Revell 1/48 B-1B Lancer held the record for the largest aircraft kit, don't know if anything has changed. Derek