Bob, you have posted a lot of photos in the past; how about you post a damage shot?
Shipwreck: I guess it is part of the grieving process…see below.
image by robertholcomb73, on Flickr
The above shot shows the fatal crack down the centerline seam of the aircraft.
And another shot:
image by robertholcomb73, on Flickr
This shot shows the formerly beautiful decals on the side showing their three purple hearts and three Jap kills. Fortunately I made multiple copies of the decal sheet so I have them available to use again.
And just to show I am moving on, here is the latest progress:
image by robertholcomb73, on Flickr
I was able to repurpose the original instrument panels and pilots seats. I also refrained from putting in components that can’t be seen this time around. It makes the progress faster.
The two sides of the aircraft:
image by robertholcomb73, on Flickr
I won’t open the bomb bays this time since they can’t be seen when it is o=mounted anyway. So that helps as well.
Today I dipped all the clear components in Future and finished all the detail work on the inside. Next is to mount all the interior components and glue the fuselage halves together. I hope to have less seam work this time, or at least to do it smarter!
cheers, Bob
It’s BAAAACCCCKK! I’m glad you are “up” again. Enjoying your attitude and work. Bob 
That’s definitely manageable. =] If it happens that you need to sand any of your surface, then just mask off that area one at a time and sand it right…move on…repeat…prime/Gloss Black where necessary…and redo your Alclad. You can definitely work with that. The decals will probably have to be reworked I’m sure…but if you did it once…
You got this! =]
I feel your pain. Losing an outstanding model is a kick in the a##. that was the best looking B-29 I had ever seen. Keep plugging away on the new one.
bvallot: I am afraid I don’t have the same level of confidence in my skill to repair a natural metal finish. I have begun again on a new model of the B-29 and will see if I can make this finish better by using the lessons learned on the last one. I’ll make an attempt at repair after I complete the new one, just for my own education.
mkelley: thanks, it was a Significant Emotional Event for me, no doubt. I’m over it now and moving on. I appreciate the nice words about the model, and wait till you see the new one! I think I can improve the finish a bit.
cheers, Bob
What Rust ? ?
Is that the Revell - Monogram Bird ?
Wow, love that plane and you build. Too bad about wreck, you’ll get it right. For those that have an interest in this plane here is a Nova video of one trapped in ice and retrieved.
Tankerbuilder: Yes, it is the 1/48th Revell-Monogram bird. Monster kit. I didn’t understand your question about rust?
Brandonk: I am looking forward to watching that video!
cheers, Bob
" cold war relic" Sounds like me! Bob
You know, watching that video might not be the best inspiration for rebuilding your B-29. Not to spoil the Nova special, but it doesn’t turn out well. Bummer. [:(]
Gary
Bob, after looking at your crashed B-29, I have to agree with ballot, the damage is manageable. From what I see, it is not even broken; just came apart a little. When you finish your new project, I hope that you can return to this bird and build for yourself a real fine B-29 out of it!
r13b20: I am a cold war relic myself! Served in the Army from 73-93.
GAF: Can’t be any worse than what happened to mine!
Shipwreck: Glad you also think it is manageable, and it might be, even with my paltry skill on NMFs. But I could not take the chance it would turn out badly, and waste precious time I have to complete the project to take it to him. He is almost 90 as it is. I was afraid that, if it didn’t look good after the repair, I would then not have enough time to start over and deliver it to him on schedule. So I thought it best to start anew and proceed more rapidly. I had planned to repair it at my leisure afterwards, and if it turns out to be as manageable as people think, then I’ll have my own memento! BTW, this project is keeping me from completing my own Cutty Sark, on deck.
cheers, Bob
Ya, you will need a tissue. I plan on building a B-29 and the Kee Bird is the one I am going to build. Just before it touched down on the ice.
Bob, I am sure you made the right decision on your current project. I just want to encourage you to repair and finish your wreck. Actually, every model I make I wreck or mess up somehow and find myself in the repair mode until the thing gets finished. Then I hide it in a dark cabinet! Good luck on this one!
I could use the practice on repair work, as apparently I will need a lot of it in my career!
Iliad Decals makes a set of 1/48 scale decals of olive drab and grey B-29s, with all the guns still installed.
You could nix the nmf scheme.
Allen109: I could do that, but then it wouldn’t be my mentor’s airplane anymore. No, I think I am stuck with the NMF, for good or ill. But thanks for the tip!
cheers, Bob
Brandonk: finished watching the video. I think I am going to be sick…makes my little disaster seem much less important, and much less costly. What a beautiful airplane they had there.
cheers, Bob