B-17G 'A Bit O' Lace'

[Juggernut]

Ok, I just opened up the B-17G -4 (parts catalog) and if someone has access to the B-17G blue prints, the p/n's for the waist windows are as follows:

 

L/H Sliding (Panel Assembly):  15-7573-1

L/H Enclosed (Window, Waist): 15-11640-2

 

R/H Sliding (Panel Assembly): 15-7573-2

R/H Enclosed (Window, Waist): 15-11644-2

 

After further examination of the UAL mod center print, it appears that the metal portion of the window, extends further down the window opening.  So, the difference may be from top to bottom.

Edited October 30, 2023 by Juggernut

[Iain]

OK - I *think* the proportions of the printed parts are out as follows: the central square window needs to be larger - which makes this area taller - and wider - and narrows, and extends vertically, the side windows - which fixes their shape. I think there's margin to extend the height of these new parts a little too.

 

Current thought is to make resin copies that I can cut and splice to make the necessary changes.

 

Still investigating though - don't take anything as set in anything just now...

 

And don't quote me on that! 

 

Iain