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B-52H Stratofortress
First flown in the 1950's, later models of the B-52 continue to serve the United States Air Force. Up-dated
B-52's are expected to continue to serve for decades yet to come.
The new 1/144 Minicraft B-52H represents the current flying model modernized B-52H with added
antennas, electronic counter-measures and low light vision enhancements typical found on the modernized
aircraft. The new kit features pose-able flaps, pose-able landing gear (up or down) and new decals
representing 2 different B-52's currently in operation.
Markings included are:
USAF B-52H 60-0059, 96th BS, 2nd BW, Barksdale AFB, 2001.
USAF B-52H 61-0022, 93rd BS, 40th Air Expeditionary Wing, 2001.
Minicraft Models (US) LLC, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123
USA
www.minicraftmodels.com
Printed in China
14641
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Summarization of Contents
B-52H Stratofortress Overview
Kit Features and Options
Details pose-able flaps, landing gear, and armament options included in the model kit.
Marking Schemes Included
Lists the two specific USAF B-52H aircraft markings provided with the kit.
Model Assembly Guide
General Assembly Notes
Information on assembly options, cement use, and part preparation before starting construction.
Step 1: Interior and Fuselage Preparation
Instructions for interior painting and preparing fuselage halves for assembly.
Step 2: Fuselage, Wings & Tail Assembly
Guidance on joining fuselage halves, attaching wings, and assembling the tail section.
Step 3: Engine Nacelles & Nose Assembly
Instructions for assembling the engine nacelles and the forward fuselage section.
Assembly Steps
Step 5: Deployed Flaps
Instructions for attaching the flaps in the deployed position.
Step 7: Retracted Flaps
Instructions for modifying parts to represent retracted flaps.
Step 10: Retracted Landing Gear
Guidance on assembling the landing gear in the retracted position.
Step 11: Extended Landing Gear
Instructions for assembling the landing gear in the extended position.
Weapon and Decoy Systems
Step 12: GAM-87A Skybolt Missile
Instructions for assembling the GAM-87A Skybolt air-launched ballistic missile.
Step 13: SRAM AGM-69 Missile
Instructions for assembling the SRAM AGM-69 short-range air missile.
Step 14: ADM-20 Quail Decoy
Instructions for assembling the ADM-20 Quail aerial decoy.
Step 15: AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile
Instructions for assembling the AGM-28 Hound Dog air-launched cruise missile.
Marking Schemes and Decals
USAF B-52H 60-0059 Scheme
Detailed markings and paint guide for USAF B-52H 60-0059, 96th BS, Barksdale AFB, 2001.
USAF B-52H 61-0022 Scheme
Detailed markings and paint guide for USAF B-52H 61-0022, 93rd BS, 40th Air Expeditionary Wing, 2001.
Decal Application Instructions
Guidance on preparing, applying, and sealing waterslide decals for the model.
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