kman458 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Very nice. Saving this for future reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hi Craig, Ive included some further images including the underside view you wanted to see. Apologies for the quality as I only have my phone camera. Cheers Matt Uncarina, A-10LOADER, Kagemusha and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Fantastic!!!! Bookmarking this page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Scarborough Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 A great job of photo interpretation! I love the way you have so faithfully and accurately captured the look of the plane in the picture. Bravo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Nothing wrong with your photo quality i must say........great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShangriLa Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Wonderful work Matt! The detail and weathering is just wonderful. Just had one question. The SN# and VP*X markings, are they not Texas Raiders? I know the Commemorative Air Force has a B-17G with 483872/ VP*X. Just curious if you looked into that while doing research? Again, amazing job on the model. It is definitely on my to buy list. BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Hi BG, that's a great question and I did do a little research. The original 381st Bomb Group B17 VP-X, serial number 44-83512 was nicknamed "Princess Pat". The ‘Texas raiders aircraft l think served with the us navy and after being sold into civilians hands in the late 50's underwent a restoration and was given the name ,Texas Raiders'. I wanted to model a 381st machine and the Texas raiders decals were the only ones available, unfortunately I didn't want to use the nose art as I felt it looks a little too modern. Choosing the nose art was one of the most difficult parts of the build and I went through several iterations before noticing ‘Betty Lou' on the decal sheet from the Tamiya F4E. It just looked right was simple and added a nice splash of colour to the nose. Cheers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) Can a moderator nuke this thread? Seriously, I don't need to see things like this! I took an oath to myself to not build the big 4 engine kits, but you guys keep reeling me in. I find myself watching eBay for deals. No, stop it! I don't want you! My house is not big enough! I'll wind up building a coffee table to put it in. I'll be in a straight jacket soon reading these posts. That build is gorgeous. Well done! EDIT on 3/20: I'm done. Stick me with a fork. I now own one of the E/F kits. I blame this thread and the 20% ebay discount deal they were running. Edited March 20, 2018 by ScottsGT Vynce804 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Beautiful job !! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Cracking finish! Very impressive all round Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Awesome B-17G....paint fade...oil streaks and just general "combat wear" are perfect. Saving this one for when I start my "F" as "Knockout Dropper". General Savage would be proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Amazing work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Jaw on the floor ! One of the marks of a master is that the closer you get to the model, the more real it looks.... this is one of those models. Brilliant, brilliant, BRILLIANT !! :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks for taking the time to post the underside shots Matt. It looks just as good from that view; definitely a testament to your skills! Great job again mate. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Wow. Awesome and inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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