I made the mistake of letting a supervisor I am friends with at work, who happens to be a pilot, decide my next project. Because of his knowledge of aircraft and that i like to build weird stuff, i expected him to come back with something singular and esoteric.

He did not.

Of course he chose the B-29. When i explained to him that is one of, if not the, biggest model in 1/48 plastic, he had the balls to ask me if there was bigger options. I flat out refused R/C and wooden models, so he “settled” on letting me build the old Monogram.

The scoundrel.

So here I am. I already own the big monogram kit, so…. might as well do it.

I spent the first day assembling my “homework” (reference books to read first) and all the aftermarket. From then on i have done basic construction.

I am annoyed that the photos betray how massive this project really is.

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It will be great to see you detailed progression through this build. Great start so far!

A wonderful entry, my friend @kopperhed!
Yes, it is massive, will look awesome tackled by you!

Good beginning Kyle, I have this kit and what keeps from building it is, where in gods name do I display it.

@tcinla Ooh, he makes bomb bay doors too. I bought metal landing gear specifically to sneak weight in, these look like something I’d buy, thanks.

Pity for the cowl set, my friend @kopperhed.

It is assembled.

That is, all the detail sets, finally. I don’t want to think of that I’ve spent on this. Lots of little pieces.

I’ve decided to replicate Dauntless Dotty, the a/c the Memphis Belle pilot flew on the first B-29 strike against mainland Japan.

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Indeed a large collection of add-ons,Kyle @kopperhed
The painted interior does look really good, if you can get the exterior like this it would look perfect.