Bill Cross Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 That kind of modeling skill makes me want to go upstairs, draw a hot bath and open a vein or two. Fan-freaking-tastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showtime 100 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I just spent most of yesterday and all of this morning reading this thread. What an incredible build! Not to mention what an incredible source of info for any kind of B-17 build. Beautiful work indeed! Thanks for sharing the build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showtime 100 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Historical tech question: What's the story behind the half painted/half natural metal fuselage scheme? I noticed that the upper back half of the fuselage has faded O.D. paint. Again, a beautiful build you've done with the B-17 ! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi there....fantastic work so far..... love the pinup nose art... stunning work.... how do you did the turrets broken glasses? shep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Historical tech question: What's the story behind the half painted/half natural metal fuselage scheme? I noticed that the upper back half of the fuselage has faded O.D. paint. Again, a beautiful build you've done with the B-17 ! Thanks! Hi - they would often salvage whatever parts they needed from new aircraft to repair old ones, be it a wing or an entire fuselage. Towards the end of the War, entire squadrons of brand new aircraft lay unused, so they just stripped them out or let them rot.. Hi there....fantastic work so far..... love the pinup nose art... stunning work.... how do you did the turrets broken glasses? shep Hi - cut up the vac kit's 'clear' turret, removed the glass areas then added broken glass once the turret frame was detailed & painted Thanks a lot for the nice feedback guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick32 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Mind =Blown! I cant even think of how awe inspiring this build is - what kind of juju are you meddling in!?? In all seriousness though, this has to be the best WIP thread i've had the pleasure of reading (and going by the standards on here that took some doing!) Cant wait to see the whole finished thing! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ready to start the HKM B-17 now right Rich (LOL!!!) Im sure at this point you never want to see another Fort again.............. Great job, though just brilliant.................ran out of superlatives here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've just finished going over the entire thread the last few days. It's mindblowing! The level of detail you put in is just amazing and it really shows how terrifying it must have been flying those bombing raids over Germany. Can't wait until the diorama is finished. Regards, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Rich Beyond belief and what an amazing project. Truly brilliant work and I tip my hat to you. :clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Bravo!, Rich. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Rich- I haven't looked in here for a while, but I can honestly say that is the finest example of a model aircraft I have EVER seen. It doesn't just LOOK real, it seems real. If I saw those photos in another context with a background, I would swear it WAS real. Epic build, just EPIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 WOW, just WOW. Phantastic job, Rich. Cheers Rainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 A-Ma-Zing.. all I can d is echo the thoughts of others in the thread , a work of art , and a build that crosses the line from modelling into art.. superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 *update 12/10/13* Hi everyone - well, I think I have reached the stage where I can call this - FINISHED!!! I could keep going and going adding little details but I think I can stop now Here are the final elements that I added. I added extra detail to a Vector R1830 engine, and built the mount / firewall / cowling flap actuators etc. It's by no means 100% accurate, but it fills a nice gap in a corner of the diorama. I also cut up and detailed one of the HK Kit's cowlings. I presented the whole thing on a simple tarpaulin made from pewter sheet (versatile stuff!) with an etched brass tool kit and wrenches and made some random pipes and wires to strew around the place: After these were attached it was simply a case of adding finishing touches to the diorama. The aircraft was chained to the trailer using 3mm pre-weathered chain from a model boat supplier, and the shackles/strainers I made earlier. All figures, vehicles and accessories were pinned to the base. I reasoned that the guy atop the fuselage would need a ladder to get up there, which I made from half-round rod and some plastic strip. So that's it really! I'll leave you with some photos. I will create a thread in the ready for inspection sub-forum in due time. Thanks to everyone who has supported me with this build, I had a lot of fun doing it. Rich Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 leoasman, Tomek, chukw and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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