ErikP Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Greetings to all! I have been a guest on this site browsing the many topics and enjoying everyone's work and finally decided to join myself. As the title suggests, I am working on the HK Flying Fort. This model has some scratch building mostly the airframe as I am deleting the molded on details and replacing it with Evergreen styrene strips to more accurately depict the real deal. Also included is pretty much every Eduard set for this kit and alot of components from the parts bins. Once I figure out how to download pics, I will post what I have as the kit is well under way. I look forward to any input or comments from other skilled modellers! lawman56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome aboard! Great to have another B-17 - I'm still plucking up courage to start mine at some point... Iain ErikP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hey dood Good luck with the big beast its a nice kit to make and it will keep you busy! It has a long perimeter!! Ads ErikP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Dollar Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome to the forum and welcome to the world of big B-17s. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've been doing and how you've done it. ErikP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome ! Looking forward to your build ErikP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikP Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for all the greetings! I have built numerous 48 scale forts but was pretty excited on this announcement. Thanks HK! So far, this has been the most enjoyable kit I have built. krow113 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikP Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I have been trying to get some pics posted and have private message a moderator for some help. I will get pictures up ASAP as soon as I sort this out. Im decent at models, not so at computers and technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Have just sent a reply - hope it helps! Once you've got it all working it'll make sense - honestly! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikP Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks Iain! Will try tomorrow as it is late at my locale and 4am comes quick! Will let you know if I have luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I think we should have started a Group Build and built a Squadron. Welcome to BOEING...................seems we have an assembly line running Ok I seem to be the one who ask these question's Because Inquiring Minds Want to Know OD or NMF? Markings? Bomb bay open or closed? Static or "Flying"? We have a variety of finishes being done.........Keeps it interesting Looking forward to your photo's and don't worry If I post pictures ANYONE can Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikP Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 This plane will nmf, on the ground, bomb bay open. Eventually she will be placed in a diorama of some sort. I am using Zotz decals and "D-Day Doll" is the plane I have chosen. I have done way too many 91st BG aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ErikP Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 The white on the oil tank is Squadron white putty which was painted black to simulate the self sealing bladder over the metal tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikP Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 completed gear bay. Barely visible in the photo is the engine control cables and the manual gear extension crank shaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikP Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Looking rear ward into bay Edited January 21, 2014 by ErikP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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