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![](/albums/img/0/6/2/384062-16585-76-p.jpg "Using a 1"x4" board and full loop hook's to form a handle. | View full picture")
![](/albums/img/7/2/1/384721-16585-67-p.jpg "This 1/72 B-52D is the largest model I've airbrushed, you can see where the 1"x4" comes in handy. I'm using a Badger 200G single action airbrush. | View full picture")
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24 September 2017, 17:52
Daniel SmithThanks Cuajeta, Yes sort of. I started this model back in 2008, now I'm going to finish it. I'm going with the South East Asia paint scheme. 🙂
24 September 2017, 21:08
CuajeteThanks Daniel. I built mine in 1995, but now it needs a great restoration. So I follow you with interest.
25 September 2017, 11:46
Daniel SmithGood look with your restoration Cuajete, this aircraft can be a hand full. 🙂
26 September 2017, 01:11
Daniel SmithAfter filling and sanding, I went over the hole aircraft with 600 grit sand paper then followed with 800 to get all surfaces nice and smooth. The antennas on the bottom are from a Academy 1/72 F-15C kit, the ones on the side are from Dragon 1/48 Ju88, I just cut the two down the center to make four.
26 September 2017, 01:19
Daniel SmithBefore painting I washed all surfaces with soap and water, using Tamiya TS-48 Gunship grey on the top unpainted surfaces. For the camouflage pattern I used trace paper to get a soft edge line. First color up is Model Master Enamel Dark Green #1710.
26 September 2017, 01:22
Daniel SmithNext color up is Model Master Enamel SAC Bomber Green #1793,(the bottle form has been discontinued, only available in spray can #1993). Two coats were airbrushed.
27 September 2017, 13:57
Daniel SmithArea's that have been painted Dark Green I used tamiya tape to hold the soft edge masks down. And I'm using a airbrushing with about 15 psi.
27 September 2017, 13:59
Daniel SmithAll the main SEA paint has been applied, Tamiya X-1 Black on the undersides and sides, XF-1 Flat black on the nose and chin.
8 October 2017, 00:58
Alexander GrivonevThat camouflage coming along nicely! Btw, i like your colour shelves..very tidy!
8 October 2017, 10:05
Daniel SmithThanks Alexander, the two paint shelves are made of 1"x4" frame with a Masonite back board. 🙂
8 October 2017, 16:21
Daniel SmithAll the color's have been applied, I've been doing paint touch ups this past week. This model has become a paint hog. 😉
20 October 2017, 13:28
D NLovely! I restored mine a few years ago as well and have another in storage. Just love this kit. I'm looking forward to your progress!
20 October 2017, 21:51
Daniel SmithWith painting taking just over a month now, I've decided to take a break from the B-52.
24 December 2017, 17:07
