LSP_Kevin Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Neil has just shared a couple of photos of the new Memphis Belle clear nose piece with me, and has given me permission to share them here: Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 The nose piece looks good to my eye; certainly not a B-17G nose pretending to be something it isn't. I guess i'll be the contrarian here and say i'm planning on an "E" version myself. Thought about doing one factory fresh, or one of the Hawaiian Air Depot marked planes at Midway, or possibly Suzy-Q. Is it just me or does that head on view of the nose glass remind me of a sea otter with his mouth open? -d- Alburymodeler, Brad-M, Uncarina and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vulcan32 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) The more pics I see, the more I´m sure to buy this kit. I hope this will be the box-art (source: scalemates) Edited April 2, 2016 by LSP_Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 I've not seen that artwork before, but it looks in keeping with their new style. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydesign Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thanks for posting the pre-view of the HK (test shot) kit This kit will cry for details, so I recommend the IPMS NL walkaround at: http://www.ipms.nl/walkarounds/walkaround-vliegtuigen-props/540-walkaround-b17-fortress.html Though often "preserved museum" B-17G's , and maybe not fully original, a lot of the details will be similar to machines used in the Second World war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Looking better each day! I believe I'm sold on this version! Am glad I waited!! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl H Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 That should work for the Belle and any number of early F models, glad to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) That shape is much, much closer to the prototype.... I like it. It needs the little access door on the R/H side of the optically flat bombardier's panel and while we're at it, that bombardier's glass panel seems just a bit wide to my eye but again, it might just be my eye. Overall, a huge improvement on the previous effort. Images lifted from KarlH's previous post (1st image) and Lee White's post #69 in B-17 Reference Material over in GD. Karl, Is that optically flat bombardier's glass panel made from armored glass or what material? I know it's not perspex (English word for plexiglass?) Edited April 2, 2016 by Juggernut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Wow, great thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl H Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) The bombardiers panel was glass and IIRC it was multi-layered. Yes, it needs that opening panel and the glass does look a bit odd shaped but that could be the angle we are looking at it. Not perfect, but certainly better. If they offered just to sell the fuselage, I might consider it. That could sit on a shelf. I really do not have room for the whole thing. Edited April 2, 2016 by Karl H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancman Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Just saw on FB that HK have posted more pics of the B-17 and saying it will be out soon. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Just saw on FB that HK have posted more pics of the B-17 and saying it will be out soon. Graham Here are the new CAD images of which Graham speaks: Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Here are the new CAD images of which Graham speaks: Kev Sweetness! I will be needing one by June 12th please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill M. Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 It's looking better with each new post! Bill M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Great stuff. That should please quite a few! Cant wait to see some builds of this.Well done Neil and all at HK for perseverance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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