RAF Washington B.I bomber
Now calling this one complete.
The 1/72 Academy B-29 Superfortress done as an RAF Washington B.I as used between 1951 & 1953 by 44 (Rhodesia) Sqn.
Paints used are Halfords Mini Silver for the main colour and for smaller details Vallejo Model Colors.
Decals are aftermarket RAF Type D roundels and serial letters/numbers.
Antenna wires made using Power Pro micro filament braided line of 0.15mm diameter.
The size of this model can be seen against the 2 x plate table mats used as a temporary base for photos.
Beautiful clean silver finish on this, Phillip, where are you planning to display it?
I might rejoin one of the model clubs near me and maybe put it on their table at model shows.
Excellent job, Phillip!
Beautiful model, Phillip @phillipe50! 👏
Pretty Birdie Very good NMF
Impressive build!
Very nice - and indeed a monster of an aircraft (even in 1/72)!
Nice job. A natural metal finnish is a hard one to do nicely, but you've done it. Even in 1/72 scale it's still a big model. I have the old Monogram 1/48 scale kit in the stash but I'm not sure where I'd put it when it was done.
Many thanks. It took approx 3 - 4 light coats to get the NMF. As Halfords is a motor vehicle spray paint it is fairly quick drying and very durable.
I have the same issue with my 1/48 C-130 Hercules. Still trying to find somewhere to put it.
Super work Philip!
Real nice and an unusual subject! Even with the Lincoln UK didn't have a really modern bomber.
Very nice result, Phillip @phillipe50
I was not aware that the RAF used B29 bombers.
The metal finish turned out really good.
Several RAF squadrons used the B-29 Superfortress but it was known as the Washington B.I as the RAF named their bombers after cities.
Here are two listings of the 87 B-29 Superfortresses (Washington B.I's) as used by the RAF and which aircraft was posted to which squadron:
2 attached images. Click to enlarge.
Many thanks for the kind comments.
Great looking build.
Good looking model of an alternative rarely seen.
That is one huge model, even in 1/72 scale! You applied a really beautiful natural metal finish. Thank you for sharing it.
Nice work, Phillip. You almost never see that kit built, especially as a Washington.
Beauty chap. As I said on the other channel, I had no idea...
Interesting twist on an iconic aeroplane ❤️
Beautifully done! looks good in RAF markings.
Nice job! I wasn't aware the British had so many of those.