This plane has my same age (and still in service)

[cafe]

Nice looking BUFF, Tony!

[wireandpaper]

Originally Posted by tigertony100

Thank You Sergio and Rifleman, You brake this semi-monologue about the BUFF. Happy Modeling, Tony.

To disrupt your monolog, I think your model is very nice.
Looking forward to your next build.

[tigertony100]

Thank You Master Cafe and Wireandpaper. Next post will be related to the "Stretched Skin Effect" on the front part of the fuselages of the B-52. Thanks a million to all!!

[DrDrei642]

Originally Posted by tigertony100

Hello Modellers!, Gary Pilsworth's B-52H is already done. This model kit depicts an apparatus from 7th Bomb wing, serial number 600014 at Carswell Air Force Base, Texas at 1991. I build her at 1/200 scale and 125 gr/m2 Opalina paper. It's available here at the Downloads Section at 1/100 scale but I downscaled it. This is a very good kit of the BUFF!!!. Next is a try on Feedler's Green B-52. I got it in a Compact Disk I bought directly when this site creator still lives. BTW what was the name of this great site creator? And I think that after completing the Feedler's Green version I'll assemble the NOBI version. Best Regards, Tony.

Great build you have on the “BUFF-H” Tony, no doubt to me it was one of the best builds I’ve seen especially in 1/200 scale

[tigertony100]

Thanks Waylon, I don't forget your great last recolor. It's in pieces waiting for the glue; I'm gonna alternate your's with Feedlers Green. Regards,Tony.

[tigertony100]

Hi all Modellers!! Now I'm going to revue some aspects on the B-52 paper model kits.
Barely seen in 1/300 scale but noticeable from 1/200 scale upwards is the "stretched skin effect" or "wrinkles" in the front section of the fuselage. This effect is due to pressurization and depresurization and even brand new out of the factory B-52 presents this effect. It has nothing to do with the BUFF's age. Images 1 and 2 shows these effect.
Now let´s deal with the Engines; B-52's has used three types of engines along his career: first employed was Pratt&Whitney J-57 P-29 Jet engine, then the P&W J-57-P43 with bulges at outer side was employed and finnaly the TF-33 Turbofan Engine was installed on G and H models. I made my own improved version of the J-57-P-43 and TF-33 engines and began to use it on Waylon´s recolor of Desert Storm BUFF recolor. Images 3,4,5 and 6 shows the engines.
Finnally are the Wing's Spoilerons except for Feedlers Green model no other paper kit shows them; not even bigger 1/33 kits like GPM or TriKapkri or NOBI´s BUFF.Images 7 and 8 shows them up. I've been working on these three aspects for improving my BUFF's builds and constructions. Another details which also improve the kit are Vortex Generatos and Antennas but that depends on the scale and the model maker. Best Regards and Keeping Buffing up with the BUFF!!!!!

[Vinalssergio155]

Wow, seeing that is scary, it looks like a dented can !!

[tigertony100]

Hello Modellers, now it's the turn of a VietNam era BUFF; and I choose the Feedlers Green model designed by Shahram Tahmasebi. I got it since 2008, I think, The late Chyp Fynn was still alive, and I was subscribed to magical keys as well. I scaled at 1:200 which is the scale I find maneageable both as parts construction and storage space. I laminated three sets of formers at different gauges 0.5; 1 and 2 mm thick for my B-52's constructions Now only engines and landing gear pending to construct.Best Regards, Tony.

[Vinalssergio155]

Wow Tony, he looks magnificient.

[tigertony100]

Hello modelers, I finished the Feedler s' Green version of this camo BUFF. The colors are very typical from Feedlers' Green models. This kit has several characteristics: it has the spoilerons and vortex generators represented; IFF antennas on the tail, correct engines and accurate nose but the very front is formed with petals. Very much joy, fun and relaxation building this big one. Now, Waylon's excelent recolor is next. Best Regards, Tony.