Superbug Models 1/72 B-52 Late G Update for AMT/Italeri
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 B-52s
have been around since the middle of the last century, chugging around
the world projecting power in the interest of the United States. The B-52G
ended up on the chopping block to fulfill a treaty obligation to reduce
the nuclear forces between superpowers. This set to convert the AMT or
Italeri B-52 to a late G model is produced by Buff Master Designs and
distributed by Superbug Models.
 The
set contains new engine pods, fan blades, fuselage end replacement, tail
guns, lumps and bumps. It even comes with a nose job. The fan blades are
the most spectacular of the set. They are very deep and easy to paint,
just paint black and highlight with steel, or silver. My blades came with
an imperfection; part of the mold was stuck in the blades which left the
subsequent blades with a filled in space. I was able to get replacements
and an understanding that future molds will not be as deep so that mistakes
can be reduced but still have that spectacular look.
 The
front ends of the pods will have to be cleaned out to accept these blade
pieces, but the resin is very easy to work with I was able to carve out
the offending error.
 The
tail gun had a broken barrel, but this is not as bad as it seem. Replacing
the barrels with stainless steel tube will make it much nicer anyway.
 All
in all, this is a very complete set. The instructions leave a lot to be
desired so meticulous references will be needed to place all the bumps
and lumps. This set is highly recommended for those that need an accurate
late model B-52G to their collection.
 My
thanks to Superbug Models for
the review sample. |
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