Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
My apologies if this isn't the proper place to post this.
I was perusing the Hobby Link Japan web site and came across this beast: https://hlj.com/product/HPH48046L
It is a December 2017 release (and is showing as Out of Stock), is resin and fiberglass, and has a nice set of PE parts. Oh, it is only $1,122 USD ( 935 Euros). I built a 1/72 plastic kit of the B-36 and cannot imagine how big or heavy this kit might be.
I was perusing the Hobby Link Japan web site and came across this beast: https://hlj.com/product/HPH48046L
It is a December 2017 release (and is showing as Out of Stock), is resin and fiberglass, and has a nice set of PE parts. Oh, it is only $1,122 USD ( 935 Euros). I built a 1/72 plastic kit of the B-36 and cannot imagine how big or heavy this kit might be.
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Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
I'd need an extension, the Albert Hall should do.
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Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
Looks like it's about a life time supply of modelling in one box! Not really my cup-o-tea.
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Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
That is pretty cool - maybe Airfix will take it on in 1/24!
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Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
Now you've spoiled the 9thStamford wrote:That is pretty cool - maybe Airfix will take it on in 1/24!
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Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
Some madmen had a 1/48th B-36 kit on display (unbuilt) at SMW in November, I'm not sure if it was these guys or some other certifiable loons, but in that scale it's big. Bigger than big - in fact I may have flown in smaller light aircraft
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Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
Having built two 1/72nd scale ones, a 48th scale one just sounds insane!. And I want one but won't ever be able to get one!!. The 72nd scale ones are something like 3 feet wide and not much less long! .
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Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
Yes it was there and was enormous. Daz to pics http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16308ShaunW wrote:Some madmen had a 1/48th B-36 kit on display (unbuilt) at SMW in November, I'm not sure if it was these guys or some other certifiable loons, but in that scale it's big. Bigger than big - in fact I may have flown in smaller light aircraft
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It's pretty awesome, as I'm sure you can imagine, and the detail is top notch. If only I had the room.......
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Dazzled wrote:It's pretty awesome, as I'm sure you can imagine, and the detail is top notch. If only I had the room.......
The HPH Models web site has some nice pics of their other kits. If you would rather have something..smaller.
http://www.hphmodels.cz/hph/?lang=en
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Ridiculous. Completely stupid.
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I saw one of these on display at SMW17 and by god its a monster!
I thought the Monogram 72nd version I have in the stash is big!
I thought the Monogram 72nd version I have in the stash is big!
Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
I'd still have one if offered!!!. MWMBO (Mum Who Must Be Obeyed!!!) wouldn't like it taking up so much space though.
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I view kits like this in 2 ways.
1. I have no interest in it and would not spend the money.
2. I'd happily accept the modeling challenge if it showed up on my doorstep.
1. I have no interest in it and would not spend the money.
2. I'd happily accept the modeling challenge if it showed up on my doorstep.
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Re: Convair B-36 Peacemaker model kit --- in 1/48!
I do like that! But don't spend too much time watching out the front window for a delivery to your doorstep.jRatz wrote:I view kits like this in 2 ways.
1. I have no interest in it and would not spend the money.
2. I'd happily accept the modeling challenge if it showed up on my doorstep.