Academy B-52D Stratofortress – MiniCraft 1/144 Scale Model Kit

Academy B-52D Stratofortress – MiniCraft 1/144 Scale Model Kit brings B-52D Stratofortress – MiniCraft to your workbench in 1/144 scale. The Stratofortress subject offers a long fuselage and broad wing span within a compact-scale bomber display.

Planning the build

Dry-fit the wing and fuselage joints and check the stance from the front. Keep seams clean before applying broad areas of color.

Working in 1/144 scale

This compact scale makes it possible to compare large airframes without a full-size display case. Focus on the major outline, wing alignment and the placement of markings. Plan the paint layers so smaller surface features stay visible, and check the finish from a little farther away as well as close up.

Painting and markings

Choose the marking option in the instructions before selecting colors. Test the primer and base color on a spare piece, then compare any panel wash or highlight against that sample. Plan masks for glazing and sharp color boundaries before the final assembly makes access more difficult.

Product details

• Manufacturer: Academy
• Subject: B-52D Stratofortress – MiniCraft
• Scale: 1/144
• SKU: ACD12632
• Academy kit number: 12632
• Format: Model Kit

Before starting

Check the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.

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