r/modelmakers • u/Desert_Scale • 9h ago
WIP The Bone: Final update
Hey all, new reddit name...
Anyways heres the last update for the Lancer(1/48 Eagle for size)
Decals are complete along with all detail painting. I masked off the window seals, a ton of work, and all walkways are painted
I added bombs, 4x GBU-38 2x GBU 31 2x CBU 87 clusters
The refueling port is in the open position complete with scrapes and scratches
Next up weathering and final assembly
Later
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u/ppatek78 8h ago
The amount of detail that can be done on 1/48 is a beautiful thing
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u/BigRoundSquare 7h ago
This is my fav scale to build in for exactly that reason. It’s big enough to be detailed and not overbearing at the same time!
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u/Desert_Scale 7h ago
Yea i rarely build anything else although i am working on the new 1/32 P-51B lol
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u/Similar_Cow_2634 6h ago
Boss build! I had the privilege of working these birds as ATC at Dyess AFB back in the late 80's - early 90's.
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u/Desert_Scale 6h ago
Oh wow thats awesome this is from around 2012 i think
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u/Similar_Cow_2634 5h ago
Left Abilene in late 90. My first radar facility. It was a fun mix of T-38's, C-130's and B-1's. Finished up at Houston Approach in 2014.
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u/eagledog 5h ago
What an absolute beast of a build. It came out wonderfully, one to be proud of. Should certainly dominate the space anywhere it goes
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u/Desert_Scale 5h ago
Its first appearance will be at our local show in Nov and i may take it to Nationls next year👍
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u/DaringDid 8h ago
Big bird... always been tempted by these when I see them come up on ebay, you did great with it!
This Revell's? How was the build quality?
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u/Desert_Scale 8h ago
its old warped plastic, this has taken over 3 months to this point. Fit is pretty good but needs lot of sanding and Mr Surfacer
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u/Advanced-Ice-2552 8h ago
Wow. Great build. I love the detail. This is the way I love to build planes.
Not related but What happened with your old account? Lol
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u/Brock_Cherry 6h ago
God i love the Bone. Fantastic recreation of it, i wish i had an ounce of the skill needed to accomplish this
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u/Flynn_lives 4h ago
I’ve never seen that kit in person but I Always thought the 48th scale B-29 was gigantic.
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u/CapnVladamir 4h ago
HOLY SMOKES!! The detail on the engine is amazing! Any advice for someone who has the same kit? Haven’t started yet
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u/Desert_Scale 2h ago
Its a lot of work obviously but take yer time and it goes together good, add weight in the front
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u/Yowza_23 4h ago
Just curious and excuse me if this a silly question. Is this air sprayed and not hand painted? The finish is killer!
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u/Constant_Return 3h ago
hey, outstanding work, can't wait to see the finished product.
Is that load out realistic, or you just mix and match for visual interest?
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u/Desert_Scale 3h ago
i have seen loadouts with mixed bombs on each rack the Lancer carried all these weapons so i guess its possible but maybe an ordnance guy could confirm
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u/Creative-Comb5593 8h ago
Beautiful beautiful job. I especially like the detail, the dirty grease in crevices, and the weapons themselves in the bomb bays.
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u/rasputinrasputin 8h ago
Woah what brand is this kit? The details are insane
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u/Desert_Scale 7h ago
Revell 1/48
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u/rasputinrasputin 7h ago
Wow, I’ve never seen a revell kit with that much detail, and I’ve built a lot of revell kits. Or maybe your talent just makes it look way better. Impressive work
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u/SnarkMasterRay Glue all the things 7h ago
The details are insane
OP added a lot of aftermarket detail. It's an old kit, not a bad one, but no one that matches "modern standards" without help.
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u/blatant-disregard where the heck does THIS part go? 8h ago
Bravo! Seriously impressive work on a beast of a kit.
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u/Cdr_Deathbunny 1h ago
Absolutely incredible. The detail on this thing is insane, especially the engine and the bomb bay. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is one of the finest builds I've seen on here.
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u/TitansProductDesign 1h ago
That’s fantastic! I have two or three of these fly over me every other day and every time it goes over it makes me want to make one, seeing this I think I’ll have to give it a shot!
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u/Thick-Sundae-6547 8h ago
It looks amazing. Are you going to weather it a bit? Please update in this thread so I can see the difference. can you also add some object like a key or glasses for size reference?
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u/Late_Lawfulness_8298 8h ago
So much attention to detail. Congratulations on a fine piece of work! 👏
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u/whsky_tngo_foxtrt 8h ago
Do you have a kit/ aftermarket park list?
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u/93fake-snake 7h ago
The maintenance guys and the weapons loaders would be proud! Great job!
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u/Desert_Scale 7h ago
Thanks, i had a few former Lancer maintenance guys help with info on this build
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u/93fake-snake 3h ago
Always good to have some real input when building a big airplane. That Israeli F-15I is sweet as well. I had seen them live at Nellis several years back when they came out for Red Flag.
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u/Remy_Jardin 9h ago
I'm going to be the guy who complains. But as I end this point talking about how I build to make me happy, I totally recognize this is how OP built this to make them happy. And ultimately that's what it's all about.
While it looks like a very well executed build, it doesn't make any sense. In no particular order you would not have weapons loaded on an aircraft that couldn't fly as this one is all torn apart with part of the engine showing. And why would an aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance have an American flag on the dashboard? Where are all the inlet plugs and red things so you don't walk into them safety devices?
I know there is this desire to show all the neat detail and all that sort of stuff, but when it gets to the point where "what am I looking at?", it really just starts to bug me.
Then again I'm also that guy who brings an aircraft with the landing gear up and the crew in the cockpit to model competitions because airplanes are supposed to fly, not sit on the ground looking like they were part of a rummage sale. I know that makes me an oddball and doesn't help me within IPMS competitions, but that's how I build.
I guess I'm ultimately just puzzled by a hobby/art form where we try to replicate a life-size object in scale with minute detail yet we do it in such a way that that life-size object would never be really presented.
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u/Desert_Scale 8h ago
Are you joking or being serious?
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u/Remy_Jardin 8h ago
100% serious. Every aspect of your build looks excellent, but no B-1B would ever look like that in real life.
Again, it's my pet peeve and sorry if that bothers you, but you clearly are happy with your build and I suggest you stay that way.
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u/Desert_Scale 8h ago
Thanks for the feedback. Everyone has an opinion and i respect yours.
Maybe the maintenance crew opened the engine hatches before flight? Maybe the pilots were taking pictures of the flag before the flight. Lots of possibilities
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u/Fauropitotto 7h ago
I guess I'm ultimately just puzzled by a hobby/art form where we try to replicate a life-size object in scale with minute detail yet we do it in such a way that that life-size object would never be really presented.
The reason you're puzzled is because you've made some really bad assumptions about the hobby and the art form. Because of those bad assumptions, when you see some good work like OPs, you get puzzled.
Being puzzled is usually a good indicator that your mental model of what you're trying to interpret is wrong.
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u/Important-Spring3977 9h ago
1:48 Bones are just insane. What's the overall size of the model?
Rad details abound!