Wanting to start my 1/48 B-29 for my uncle’s B-29, but am not sure where to begin. I’d like to make the interior as accurate as possible, be able to disassemble for transport. It’s a BIG kit!
Up to this point I’ve only done single engine aircraft and some armor so I’m not of much help but I would think the same approach applies.
Get good reference, plan the construction sequence into seperate, managable sub assemblies. I would find out how much of the interior will show after getting everything buttoned up. That will limit the amount of detail you have to add on the inside.
I’m sure others who have built the monster will share some good advice with you.
I’m assuming it will proceed like any other model but obviously will take longer. Hope it works out and make sure to update us with pics.
Mike
I definately agree with Mike. Tape the big pieces together and look for what you can really see when the kit is assembled. There is some interrior detail in that kit, I believe, that is lost when the fuse is put together.
A copy will help. http://military-machine.blogspot.com/2008/05/aircraft-in-action-n165-boeing-b-29.html
As a rule, the Squadron-Signal In Action series booklets are pretty good references; lots of photos of actual aircraft/vehicles.
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If we’re talking about the Monogram kit, you’re correct about the detail. The bombardier’s position and the cockpit are relatively visible, by virtue of the aircraft’s design. but it’s hard to see much through the gunsight blisters aft, or the tailgunner’s canopy.
You can model the bomb bay, too, but you’ll need to decide how give someone viewing the model a sightline into it, like, for instance, putting a piece of mirror under the model.
Of course, for whatever detail can’t be seen once you close up the fuselage, you’ll know what’s inside, and for many of us, that drives us to flights of super-detailing.
Enjoy the kit!
Brad