B-47K Stratojet

MartG · October 13, 2008, 02:31:04 AM

Well, as mentioned in the Hague Convention thread ( http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,21639.0.html ), barred from basing units in the UK during the cold war, in the 1950s a number of USAF aircraft were transferred to RAF 'ownership', including the Boeing B-47 StratoJet depicted here. Changes to the basic US version were limited to the fitment of compatible radio equipment, the ability to carry some UK weapons ( e.g. Red Beard ) and the addition of a refuelling probe.

GTX · October 13, 2008, 03:01:22 AM

Nice work!

Regards,

Greg

Brian da Basher · October 13, 2008, 04:23:43 AM

That's gotta be the most gorgeous B-47 I've ever seen, Mart! That anti-flash scheme and RAF markings are really sharp and look natural on the Stratojet!

Brian da Basher

kitnut617 · October 13, 2008, 07:36:27 AM

Isn't it strange when certain aircraft get a paint job, it changes the whole look of the aircraft. Beautiful job BTW

jorel62 · October 13, 2008, 08:21:18 AM

That's nice..........

Captain Canada · October 13, 2008, 08:41:19 AM

Wow...is that ever a cool looking bird ! Love how she looks in that colour. I have to agree with Robert, it certainly changes the a/c's look ! It also really makes all the bits stand out, the radar etc....and it also makes it look like a real 'sports car'. And great job on getting all the wheels to touch the ground at the same time....that must have been tough !

Now, is that the HobbyCraft kit ? And are there any plans on a late service air-air refueler in the build queue ?

MartG · October 13, 2008, 09:37:23 AM

Thanks chaps

Quote from: Captain Canada on October 13, 2008, 08:41:19 AM

Now, is that the HobbyCraft kit ?

Nope, Hasegawa

Joe C-P · October 13, 2008, 02:52:19 PM

Very nice! She looks good in that paint scheme.

noxioux · October 13, 2008, 06:40:29 PM

VERY nice. The glossy white finish is stunning.

I built one of these 'gawa B-47's a couple years back. I wasn't really too impressed with the kit, but you did a great job here.

BlackOps · October 13, 2008, 06:47:56 PM

Very, Very nice

lancer · October 14, 2008, 08:42:43 AM

Outstanding, She looks great.

Ed S · October 14, 2008, 09:04:08 AM

A nice, simple, clean build. Looks good.

Ed

Stitch_83 · October 14, 2008, 11:42:59 AM

Really nice - reminds me of an Americanised Valiant
Stuart

MartG · October 14, 2008, 11:51:19 AM

Quote from: Stitch_83 on October 14, 2008, 11:42:59 AM
reminds me of an Americanised Valiant

Hmmmmm...... Eyes Valiant kit in the corner......

SPINNERS · October 14, 2008, 11:51:48 AM

Sweet!

What did the RAF call these? How about a 'V' name?

Vindicator B.1?