Airfix B-29 Supetfortress 1/72

[peterairfix]

This is one i have wanted to do but never got round to getting one.


On opening the box there are plenty of parts to keep me out of harms way for a while and for the main body color i have found that humbrol 191 in a rattle can is perfect hre are the pics

 

[noble]

I used to have one of these when I was a kid, what a great kit takes me back. Will be watching

 

[Caledonia]

Love these old American Bombers, will be watching.

 

[monica]

looks nice,will be keeping an eye on his one,

 

[steve scan]

Yeah I built this one as a kid, a true golden oldie.

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking forward to seeing this one build up Peter. A real old kit, you're probably lucky it's not moulded in a silver colour.

 

[papa 695]

Think I will join the rest and watch this one Peter

 

[peterairfix]

Just a quick update i have had a go at some of the most poorly moulded crew i have seen in a while but as they won't rearly be seen i doesn't matter so much

 

[roymattblack]

I'm not into 'wingy-things' at all these days, but this kit - and the Lancaster - always bring back memories of when I was about 11 years old. They were 'Grail' kits to me.


I did get the Lancaster eventually a few years later. I remember being awed by the fact it was moulded in black plastic - all kits seemed to be grey in those days.


The SF was never attained, but I used to dream about it.


It will be fun to watch you build it.


Roy.

 

[peterairfix]

I have just found some time to do a bit more the interior is almost finished but as it won't be seen i will be concentrating on the outside

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Looking good.


Will be watching.

 

[noble]

Nnniiiicccccceeee.


Scott

 

[Doug Hughes]

The SF was never attained, but I used to dream about it.

Exactly my experience, Roy. When I first started modelling, this was top of the Airfix 1/72 range at 12/6d (62.5p if my ancient-modern mental currency converter is working). The Sunderland, as I recall, was 10/6d (52.5p?) and I managed to get one of those, but I never got a B-29. Our local model shop had one made up in the window, but no amount of wistful staring would enable my parents to get the hint.


Looking at the kit, Peter - it looks really smooth, without all the usual early-Airfix raised panel lines and rivets. Is that the case or are they just not showing on the photos?