WildBill50 Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks Mark. Making this was fun. I have never attempted a "what if" project before. I tried to keep it in the realm of a possible reality. Using parts from an AC-130 for weapons, scratchbuilding the 105 and flir turret from other bits and pieces, this was just a blast (get it). I checked some things out with a friend who was a crew chief on a B-52 just to be semi-correct in my thinking. I could just imagine something like this roaming up and down the trails and waterways of Viet Nam, being on call. With a 5,000 mile range (it was a strategic bomber after all) it could apply its trade anywhere it was needed in a relativly short time. Truly "Have gun, will travel". I think I just got my nosegear art! Thanks again for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I "pity the fool" that gets in its sights! Nice work! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks Gil. It is quite the "can opener". Oh, the possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks Jim. Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesR Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 This kit brings back memories, i had it when it first came out and Walmart had a good model section lol. Sadly like nearly every other kit i had it fell to the side thanks to impatience and a short attention span. I agree the camo looks better, even normal olive green inspired by the German flying wing would be good. I always loved the concept art of the flying wing as a passenger craft too. The guns you added are a big improvement as well. Now i wish i'd kept mine so i could redo it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thanks Wes. I really had a great time building this model (except for the original paint job). It turned into a nice "stress reducer" after all of the repaints ofthe natural metal. The camo scheme was a natural. I don't know if the gunship concept was but it got me through the build. Overall, it looks better on the shelf than in the trash. Again, thanks for the input. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesR Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I actually had no luck painting it metallic either, for some reason the paint would rub off even after a clear coat. That's when it went into the "get around to it later" pile lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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