brahman104 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 How's this one coming along Tom? Unless I've missed it, this'd have to be pretty much in the bag by now? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 How's this one coming along Tom? Unless I've missed it, this'd have to be pretty much in the bag by now? Craig She's nearly done,Craig. Work has been getting in the way but hopefully it'll be completed in the not too distant future. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Tom, Love the scheme and the finish...beatiful work. Cheers Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Tom Enjoying your progress on the Fortress and a pleasure to follow. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druss135 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Tom, I am digging through threads of 1/32 HK B-17 builds and came upon yours here for the first time. I am building the F-model right now, working on all the internal sections. Can you comment on the pros and cons of joining the nose halves to the respective fuselage halves, vice following the instructions and joining the nose halves together and then mating it to the fuselage barrel? I see on many builds, and on dry-fitting mine, that there will be a poor fit mating two "circles" together. But I am trying to anticipate any other issues before deviating from the instructions. It's a complex kit. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Awesome build! You've brought out some interesting details. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Tom, I am digging through threads of 1/32 HK B-17 builds and came upon yours here for the first time. I am building the F-model right now, working on all the internal sections. Can you comment on the pros and cons of joining the nose halves to the respective fuselage halves, vice following the instructions and joining the nose halves together and then mating it to the fuselage barrel? I see on many builds, and on dry-fitting mine, that there will be a poor fit mating two "circles" together. But I am trying to anticipate any other issues before deviating from the instructions. It's a complex kit. Don Don, I would definitely recommend joining the nose sections to the main fuselage halves before gluing together. The nose section (on the G version at least) has a slightly smaller diameter which leaves a step that needs to be rectified. Therefore, it's far less work to join the nose and fuselage sections whilst still separate, as it helps getting everything aligned and reduces the need to sand the fuselage sides flush and ruin all the beautiful panel detail. I was left with a small gap to fill at the top of the nose just in front of the windscreen, but this was easily rectified with a small shim, and being painted olive drab in this area, made any remedial work far easier to hide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druss135 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks, Tom. And yes, the F-model nose section also has a smaller diameter than the front of the fuselage, leaving you the step to deal with. Don tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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