Perhaps like some other Whiffers I am a fan of the B-36 and was eagerly awaiting the re-release of the Atlantis B-36 Peacemaker. It is an early 1950's mold and has not been released in decades, so I was excited to buy one (ok two...). $21.99 US on Amaz... Prime with free shipping. Quick.
I was struggling to imagine what would 1:184 look like? Small scale, but a big aircraft. I have a few nefarious B-36 plans but would hate to hack up the huge 1/72 Monogram which is getting rarer and expensive and is a fantastic kit.
Here she is.
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Next to my cropduster B-36 (1/72), A-4 (1/72) and Harrier KGR-3 (1/72) for scale
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(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/S6drDZ.jpg)
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Jet engine pods are molded well.
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Atop the 1/72 B-36
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Next to a 1/144 scale B-47
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Conclusion: a small, 1950's "toy" kit (but you can have fun with toys!). Typical 1950's quality. Good quality plastic. No landing gear. Would take some work to look good, and not a good place to start for an award winner. But fun, small and inexpensive enough for some good WHIF hacking.
Is the Atlantis kit the same mould as the old Revell 'Fit the box' B-36?
If so I built 2-3 of those in a row back in the mid 50s when I was in RAF Halton Hospital. The airmen in there didn't want to build the kits but they wanted to have the models so I gladly helped them out. ;D ;)
Yep, it's the old Revell kit, one of the lot of moulds that Atlantis purchased
from the folks that bought Revell from Hobbico. There were a lot of old
Revell, Monogram and Aurora tools they didn't want, for various reasons.
That could be made into something very interesting in either 1/144 or 1/72 (I'd opt for 1/72, personally). :thumbsup: ;)
Quote from: joncarrfarrelly on May 01, 2020, 07:12:46 PM
Yep, it's the old Revell kit, one of the lot of moulds that Atlantis purchased
from the folks that bought Revell from Hobbico. There were a lot of old
Revell, Monogram and Aurora tools they didn't want, for various reasons.
Ahah, I thought it looked familiar, with the markings in raised lines on the wings and fuselage, thanks! Even back then, I was 11 I think, I sanded them off so the decals would fit properly. ;D
Wow those wings would work on a 1/144 B-29!
Surprise note, there are two specific aircraft the kit is VERY close for: the two jet engine testbeds, 492046 and 492057. At least until 057 got the shorter, square-tip, four-blade props... have one of these in planning for a wargaming buddy I owe a favor and before I attempt the ambitious project he wants for delivery I want to prove out the motorizing and electricals on one to stay here.
Quote from: McColm on May 02, 2020, 07:16:29 AMWow those wings would work on a 1/144 B-29!
Or maybe on a 1/72 He 177. Or a Mosquito, with six pusher Sabres...
Your model looks like the wings from a B-52G would fit if it was the same scale along with the tail. I've tried that with the 1/72 kits and there's a lot of PSR. However I intend to use the B-52G with the wings from the B-36 which might be an easier option. 🤔