GB-40 1/48 Boeing B-29A Superfortress - Heavy Hitters III

[Airframes]

Good stuff Don.
One small point I noted - the quilted sound-proofing material was, in most aircraft, either a 'sage' green or sometimes a dark green shade, as seen in the interior pics. With all of the added detail to date, it might be worth re-painting these areas.

 

[Wurger]

 

[LarryJ]

1/48 Boeing B-29A
Username : donivanp
First name : Don
Category : intermidiate
Scale : 1/48
Manufacturer / Model : Monogram Models
Extras : True Details 48032 B-29 Wheel set
Eduard 48743 B-29 Undercarriage, 49617 B-29 seat belts, 49634 B-29 rear interior, 49616 B-29 interior, 48744 B-29 exterior and EX367 B-29 mask
Kits World KIW48083 Warbirds Decals B-29-40-BW 42-24614 "Joltin" Josie, The Pacific Pioneer"

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Just to be clear, Joltin Josie was not B-29A. There were three specific models of B-29 used in WWII. The B-29, B-29A, and B-29B were those models. The A model was only built in Boeing Renton and had a different wing root assembly than the other B-29 models. The B-29 (no suffix letter) was built in Boeing Witichita, Martin Omaha, and Bell Atlanta. The B-29B was only built at Bell Atlanta.

 

[fubar57]

Boeing B-29-BW = Wichita built. Just needs a title amendment.

 

[Donivanp]

Just to be clear, Joltin Josie was not B-29A. There were three specific models of B-29 used in WWII. The B-29, B-29A, and B-29B were those models. The A model was only built in Boeing Renton and had a different wing root assembly than the other B-29 models. The B-29 (no suffix letter) was built in Boeing Witichita, Martin Omaha, and Bell Atlanta. The B-29B was only built at Bell Atlanta.

You are so correct and thank you, wondered when that little screw up would surface.

 

[N4521U]

Now near as I can figure,
141 ft wingspan is gonna be just shy of Three feet!
length of 99 ft, will be +/- 2 feet.
Gadzooks man, what are you thinking!!!!!!!
Good work thus far.

 

[Donivanp]

I'm not thinking Bill, if you think, you die!

 

[N4521U]

well said!

 

[Donivanp]

With the BF-110's in the paint shop I broke out the 29 for a bit more fun. FE's seat and Bombardier's seat and controls as well as the co pilots seat so far. Also test fitting and checking what can and can to be seen.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Donivanp]

Good stuff Don.
One small point I noted - the quilted sound-proofing material was, in most aircraft, either a 'sage' green or sometimes a dark green shade, as seen in the interior pics. With all of the added detail to date, it might be worth re-painting these areas.

Sorry Terry, I just noticed you suggestion. I've looked at the coloring and have compared it in several photo's and think you are correct with the darker green for the padding. I'll have to play with the colors to try and get it right though. Thank you for the catch.

While on the interior color question, The weapons bay (more commonly call a bomb bay). I see most war time shots look to be it natural metal and interior green bomb racks but some seem to shot it interior green, thoughts and commits are welcome.

 

[SANCER]

Very good progress Don, begin to see the wonders of PE. You have a lot of ground to cover and it will be worth having a magnifying glass and an LED lamp, to walk around inside.

Saludos

 

[Crimea_River]

Like what I see Don.

 

[Donivanp]

Working on the nose gear well and what a (that book Terry offered) it is. Each of the ribbings have to be folded and (YES THE CARPET MONTER REQUIRED A VIRGIN) it was not easy. You can see how small they are, but the ones that had to be folded in half were the "easy" ones. the long ribs are folded at about the 1/4 length! Oh yes that book that Terry offered, choose any page you like and use liberally in this post. I am liking the gel super glue. It seems to be a lot easier and more effective then the full flow type.

 

[N4521U]

holey crap

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

What Bill said !!

 

[SANCER]

Recórcholis!
It's another way of saying (synonymous, that does not sound very strong or aggressive) to what Bill meant (but in Spanish)

 

[Crimea_River]

Great looking parts Don.

 

[Wayne Little]

Lot of fiddly work there Don.....done good.