mozart Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 The realism that you've achieved in your build is 100% what modelling is about: that Sir is a work of art, absolutely brilliant! Max CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyZeit Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Not going to lie to you; that's probably the most convincing Alclad finish I've ever seen. Absolutely fantastic job on this sir. Be very proud and get a big acrylic dust cover made for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Very very nice! Gotta love a B-17 (but not as much as a 24 ) ... could be a real B-17 on a Tarmac somewhere in England?... Rattlesden to be precise (if I've identified it correctly as 447th BG). Another link here btw. The B&W photography certainly adds atmosphere. Superb model. Edited April 24, 2015 by MikeC CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman458 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 wow very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) This is one of the most impressive models I've ever seen, and the finest B-17 to be sure. I've built maybe four of the Monogram 1/48 B-17G's and have more reference materials than I know what to do with. I've detailed those interiors to the best of my ability, but none of that holds a candle to your work here. VERY inspirational! The detail, weathering, painting, assembly are all top-flight - just amazing work. And in this scale, as I am finding out on the Mustang, errors are even more noticeable which really serves as testament to your fine work. One of my friends was a pilot for the 447th out of Rattlesden (Blue Hen Chick was his plane, Capt Lee (Ralph) Minker. http://www.447bg.com/43-38719.htm. That is Ralph in the cockpit looking down. Ralph swore none of the landing/taxing accidents were his!) I've built a few planes for him and his widow as she took his letters he wrote home and made book out of them so when she is at shows to sell the book, the plane serves as an attraction. You are making me VERY tempted to build another one. Edited June 2, 2015 by CANicoll Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys! So I got to thinking....I want to take this to Seattle for a show in a couple weeks. This thing is very fragile with lots of things (13 gun barrels!!) sticking out that break off very easily (ask me how I know ) How do I transport something like this? Well, laying awake pondering this, a custom box is what came to mind. So, when I created the display base, I made it so that it was the bottom of a box. I made 4 walls that could be removed and a lid that slides into place. The box measures 33x33x12 and fits perfectly in the trunk of my wife's car. Have a look and let me know what you think: I made a cradle to keep her off her legs during transit. The sides are held on with 8-32 thumb screws She fits perfectly! I used velcro to hold down the wings and rear fuse. All closed up! I hope she's nice and protected in there. That is the most amazing thing I've ever seen to ship a model! Patent it and sell it, or at least the plans. Very creative but incredibly practical as well! THANKS for sharing!!! Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr scale32 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Magnificent! Hands up for a masterpiece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sax003 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 That black and white looks real! Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 my god!!!!! nice work, and I agree, you nailed the natural metal finish, Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcollar Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Looks superb out there in the sun. Beautiful aircraft and photos. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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