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1/72 B-52 Coversion Help
didgeboy
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 08:41 AM UTC
Just picked up the old Monogram B-52 kit this weekend and was hoping to convert it to a G model circa 1990. What is the best conversion kit for this and where is the best place to get it. Cheers.
Jessie_C
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 08:58 AM UTC
Superbug Models has the only conversion kit I'm aware of. I have not used it, but I've read that it's somewhat challenging. Some reviewers have complained that the engines are too small.
didgeboy
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 09:19 AM UTC
Thanks Jess, I will check it out. CHeers.
armouredcharmer
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, November 01, 2013 - 09:23 PM UTC
Hi mate,I do`nt know i this helps but AMT did both the B-52 G and H versions in 1/72nd scale,
I built both and they`re on a par with the Monogram kit HOWEVER be warned,the wings on these kits stick straight out (as if they were on the ground without being fuelled)it would take some major surgery to bring these down so it`s up to you how you`d pose them.
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