Monday, October 18, 2010

Revell 1/48 scale B-29 Superfortress parts trees & decal sheet build WWII Atomic Bomber vintage military aircraft 1940's 1950's Roland Dressler




















Great winter project
The kit you wanted to buy when you were a Kid ,
but didn't have the money .
Now, you can afford to buy it and have the time to build it!
Revell
Kit # 85-5711
1/48 scale
Boeing B-29 Super Fortress
Decal Sheet Markings in reissued kit are provided for building two aircraft:

B-29-5-BW, 26299, 770 BS/462 BG, 'Humpin Honey', Chengtu, China, July 1944

B-29A, 461657, 30 BS/19 BG, 'Cream of the Crop', Kadena AB, Japan, 1951
Reissued version of this model kit includes parts tree to build the Atomic Bombs dropped on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
You can build 'Enola Gay' and 'Bocks Car' but you'll need to purchase aftermarket decals for these aircraftRevell Kit #85-5711

Pros: Great detail & new cuffless propellers

It's the recent reissues of the classic Monogram model kit

1/48 Scale Plastic model in factory sealed box

Mint condition

Never opened

Length: 24 3/4 inches

Wingspan: 35 1/4 inches

Highly detailed interior , cockpit and bomb bay with bomb load

Molded gray plastic parts with realistic surface details and recessed panel lines

Hamilton Standard Propellers

Early style AN/PDQ-13 RADOME and SCR-959 IFF
antenna assemblies

Five Crew Member Figures

Rotating gun turret

Detailed landing gear

Clear molded plastic windshield, blister and nose parts

Authentic silkscreen waterline decal markings

Illustrated assembly guide

Decal marking included to build version
Boeing B-29A-40BN
Cream of the Crop
19th Bombardment Group
30th Bombardment Squadron
Kadena Air Force Base
Guam 1951

In the Summer of 1950 the Superfortress returned to combat in the skies over KoreaThe first unit to see combat was brought up from Guamto be stationed at Kadena Air Base on the Island of OkinawaOther B-29 units were deployed to Yokota Air Base in JapanFrom these bases the B-29 Bombers could easily fly to any Korean target

The fuselage measures out over 25 inches long and is the cornerstone of Revell-Monogram's hayday where big was beautiful.

This 1/48 B-29 was one of several huge aircraft models produced by Revell-Monogram, which also includes the 1/48 B-17F, 1/48 B-17G, 1/48 Visible B-17G, 1/72 B-36 and 1/72 B-52D.

Molded in light gray styrene (as opposed to the silver styrene in earlier releases), the kit is absolutely impressive with all of its detailing.

Even by today's standards, this kit features very nice interior and exterior details.

The kit does feature raised panel lines as all Revell-Monogram kits of that era did.

Despite the age of the molds, there is very little flash on any of the parts and the molded details are as crisp as ever.

There is one significant change in this kit - new propellers!

The original cuffed propellers are still in the kit should the example you're modeling be so-equipped.

However, many modelers over the years had complained that the B-29s that they wanted to model used the cuff-less props, creating a void that had previously been filled with replacement props from the cottage industries.

Today, the kit comes with both types.

You'll note that unlike some of the earlier re-releases of this kit, this issue has the parts trees for the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs, should you want to build 'Enola Gay' or 'Bocks Car' from some of the aftermarket decals.

Another aspect of this kit that is also impressive are the instructions.

Despite its size and the number of parts.... these well-illustrated instructions have the model airplane assembled in five steps (with a number of sub-assemblies in each step, of course).

Each complete step takes only one page in the instruction booklet, meaning that this remains a simple build.

Markings are provided for two aircraft:

B-29-5-BW, 26299, 770 BS/462 BG, 'Humpin Honey', Chengtu, China, July 1944

B-29A, 461657, 30 BS/19 BG, 'Cream of the Crop', Kadena AB, Japan, 1951

I have included a photo of decal sheet

Boeing approached the Army Air Corp to propose an improved version of their capable B-17 Flying Fortress.
At the time, the AAC was still getting acquainted with the B-17 and didn't have a requirement for an aircraft with the capabilities outlined by Boeing.
The year was 1938.
By 1940 however, the storm clouds of war were gathering on the horizon and Boeing was contracted for three prototype aircraft (Consolidated also received a contract for three prototypes of their B-32 Dominator).

Designed to fly above and faster than the threats of the day, the first B-29 flew in September, 1942.
By the time the B-29 did get into full production, the decision had been made to focus the aircraft's capabilities in the Pacific where bomb load and range were critical.
B-29s operated out of China as well as operating from island runways as the allied forces pushed their way toward Japan.

Most people associate the B-29 with the atomic bombs, and indeed the B-29 was the only US bomber with the capacity to loft the early bombs (the British Lancaster had also been considered), though this capability was limited to the aircraft of the 509th Bomb Group.
The B-29 also served in Korea as the fledgling USAF's principal heavy bomber.

During its career, some B-29s were modified into the USAF's first operational air refueling aircraft, the KB-29.

Confiscated B-29s were reverse engineered by the Soviets and produced as the Tupolev Tu-4 Bull.

Even the Chinese operated the aircraft, producing the Tu-4 themselves


Saturday, October 16, 2010

Antique 1950's Christmas Ornaments retro 50's Holiday only selling Glass X-mas Bulbs Not the Tree http://bit.ly/dhGqlm etsy Roland Dressler

Beautiful Christmas Ornaments for sale


Retro 1950's Christmas nostalgia

Classic 50's X-Mas Decorations




Cold War era Holiday artwork,
Bright colors
Sparkle & Glimmer
Authentic antique hand painted artistic creations






Selling Vintage 1950's Christmas glass ornaments discovered at Estate Sale on Galveston Island, Texas.


Please take a look at:




we are selling many more Antique X-mas Holiday collectibles on




Luxurious luxuries and the very unique in Chistmas treasures


Vintage Ladies clothing, Costume Jewelry and the hard to find Fashion accessories you've been searching for.


For more information you can email me at










Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Blue Butterfly Vintage Halloween Costume http://bluebutterflyvintage.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-costume-idea-24-devil-in-red.html Roland Dressler


Blue Butterfly Vintage


Halloween Costumes


Take a look at this




Vintage Handmade inspired goodies for Halloween


See what Jenn the artist has created ... interesting fashion designs & styles for spooky parties & scary dinners
Halloween costumes for you!


Thank you for looking at this blog


Roland Dressler




Make every day your work of art


Monday, October 11, 2010

USAF Boeing B-29 Superfortress Kadena AFB Guam 1951 Bomber Aircraft 1/48 Revell model kit mint condition perfect Christmas Gift Roland Dressler




















It's the recent reissues of the classic Monogram model kit
1/48 Scale Plastic model in factory sealed box
Mint condition
Never opened
Length: 24 3/4 inches
Wingspan: 35 1/4 inches
Highly detailed interior , cockpit and bomb bay with bomb load
Molded gray plastic parts with realistic surface details and recessed panel lines
Hamilton Standard Propellers
Early style AN/PDQ-13 RADOME and SCR-959 IFF antenna assemblies
Five Crew Member Figures
Rotating gun turret
Detailed landing gear
Clear molded plastic windshield, blister and nose parts
Authentic silkscreen waterline decal markings
Illustrated assembly guide
Decal marking included to build version
Boeing B-29A-40BN
Cream of the Crop
19th Bombardment Group
30th Bombardment Squadron
Kadena Air Force Base
Guam 1951
In the Summer of 1950 the Superfortress returned to combat in the skies over Korea
The first unit to see combat was brought up from Guam
to be stationed at Kadena Air Base on the Island of Okinawa
Other B-29 units were deployed to Yokota Air Base in Japan
From these bases the B-29 Bombers could easily fly to any Korean target
A Boeing B-29 is on display at the National Atomic Museum on Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.




USAF Convair B-36 RB-36H Peacemaker Bomber Aircraft 1954 1955 Cold War era Monogram 1/72 Scale mint condition perfect Christmas Gift Roland Dressler





It's the reissue of classic Monogram model kit
1/72 SCALE Plastic model in factory sealed box
Mint condition
Never opened
Length: 27 3/4 inches
Wingspan: 38 1/6 inches
Detailed interior and moveable machineguns
Optional assembly of bombbay doors in open or closed position
Waterslide decals with markings for the following
Convair RB-36H 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Weaver, South Dakota
Convair B-36H 7th Bomb Wing
Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas
Both aircraft versions are from the 1954 - 1955 period
Illustrated instructions with paint and markings guide included
The Holy Grail of Model Airplane kits!
The largest molded plastic injection model airplane kit yet produced
Except for the new box art, new instructions and new decals
this kit remains unchanged from it's original release in 1980, ...30 years ago
Molded in flat silver plastic , the kit features lots of fine surface raised detail
For molds of this vintage there is very little flash
The instructions, incidently are very clear and well written , a vast improvement over the previous issues of this kit
A Convair B-36J is on display at United States Air Force Museum,
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Vintage 1950's Christmas Corsage Boutonniere http://bit.ly/9GYn2q antique Mercury Glass Bulbs Angel Bells retro 50's etsy collectible Roland Dressler











Selling large collection of Vintage 1950's unique handcrafted
Christmas Corsage & Boutonnire Holiday pins
Antique artistic creations from Japanese Artistist classic 50's import
Please take a look at http://bit.ly/9GYn2q
We are selling many more like this on http://theidconnection.etsy.com
authentic antique collectible Holiday decorations collected from Galveston Island, Texas
We also offer vintage clothing, jewelry , books , furniture, antiques, art, architectual salvage and silver relics
You can email me at rolanddressler@gmail.com
Make every day your work of art!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

See it on etsy http://bit.ly/cd0dT5 Vintage 1950's Rhinestone Oak Leaf cluster Aviatrix retro jewelry http://theidconnection.etsy.com Roland Dressler










































Selling more 1950's Rhinestone costume jewelery on etsy


Tweeted this unique piece with lovely Rhinestones on http://www.twitter.com/




See more like this on http://theidconnection.etsy.com/


We are selling vintage costume jewelry and antique junk jewels


Also selling gently used Furs and fashion collectibles


Need more information?


Please contact me at rolanddressler@gmail.com


Vintage 1950's costume jewelry Starburst Rhinestones teal blues greens rhinestone sparkles Antique jewels gems retro 50's collectible Roland Dressler











We sell costume jewelry and junk jewelry surplus for arts & crafts, creative projects and restoration supplies for Artists and Jewelers
You can see what we sell at http://theidconnection .etsy.com
Most of our inventory comes from Galveston Island, Texas
Whats old is new again
Need something special
Please contact us at rolanddressler@gmail.com

http://theidconnection.etsy.com Selling vintage 1950's Christmas mercury glass bulb & metalic foil floral art Made in Japan retro 50's Roland Dressler




It's sunrise on a cool Sunday morning here on the Texas Gulf Coast
We a selling vintage 1950's Christmas treasures on www.etsy.com
Take a look at http://theidconnection.etsy.com for unique antiques
We are always looking to buy jewelry
Money does grow on trees....in the form of your unworn jewelry
We also buy designer handbags and accessories
Dont wait for your money
Immediate payment for designer clothing , Shoes, Handbags, and Accessories
We also sell gently used Furs
Finance today's "must haves " by selling yesterdays pre-loved designer items
Visit us at
" If it's not becoming to you...
it should be coming to us."
Roland Dressler
Galveston, Texas

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Etsy Treasury for Sunday 19 Sept 2010 Etsy Finds Decor: Relics of Yore http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-decor-relics-of-yore-10507/
















Etsy Treasury for Sunday 19 Sept 2010










Etsy Finds Decor: Relics of Yore










One of our old photographs was featured in this wonderful treasury on http://www.etsy.com/










1922 St Joseph Church School Students










Vintage 1920's photograph framed in original wood & glass picture frame
Pupils of St. Joseph School March 7 , 1922
Galveston Texas
This was from the estate of Lenora Dorian who lived on 23rd Street in Galveston
We purchased a large collection of her books, papers & photographs at an estate sale last May
Miss Lenora Dorian lived in on Galveston Island and became a Piano Teacher
Her music studio was in her home on 23rd Street
She taught music from the 1930's to the early 1960's

Please take a look at other unique Estate Sale discoveries we've made on Galveston Island

Roland Dressler

Galveston Island, Texas



you can contact me at rolanddressler@gmail.com










Saturday, September 18, 2010

Vintage 1978 Testors 1/25 scale model kit Miss Budwiser Hydroplane Racing Boat classic 1970's Holy Grail of model kits Roland Dressler Collection
















































































I am selling this 1978 Testors 1/25 scale model kit of Miss Budwiser Hydroplane Racing Boat


It's for sale on http://www.etsy.com/




Also selling old model airplane kits from

1950's several vintage Linberg Line 1/48 scale models


I collect and build 1/72 scale model airplanes


If you're selling...I'm buying


Open box kits and partially built kits in 1/72nd scale are ok too!


Always looking for the old FROG and AIRFIX 1/72 scale model kits


You can email me at rolanddressler@gmail.com


Roland Dressler on Galveston Island, Texas, U.S. of A.