LSP_Kevin Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Howdy folks, I've just published my review of the new B-17E/F kit from HK Models: HK Models 01E05: B-17E/F Flying Fortress Bear in mind that this is a straightforward in-box review, and not a detailed discussion of accuracy issues or which exact versions can be built. That conversation is better had (and is being had) here in the forums. Enjoy! Kev Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul2660 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thanks for the review, personally a bit surprised at the way they plugged the previous waist window from the G model. This area seems to be quite visible externally and due to the way the rivets are moulded, possible a bit hard to hide as there should not be any sign of the curves from the previous window in the side panel of the plane as I see it. Too much to expect a full new tooling for that half I guess. Paul Caldwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 What an impressive looking kit. Nice review, Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Nice review Kevin! When are you going to build it? I'm finally going to splurge on this version and get myself one! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Chief Seattle here I come! May go a bit easier on the PE this time, though! Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thanks for putting up the review Kev! She's going to be a ripper! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Good review Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Good review mate. On the moving of the waiste gun both my F's do not have depressions. They have a slight seam where the drop in mould is located and removed with two swipes of some 400 sandpaper. Love this kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Southern Bandit Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Good review, would love one but no space for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Thanks Kevin for the review, I have one issue on the kit instructions, the images of the Memphis Belle on pages 26 and 27. The drawings of the aircraft are so dark that the dark green splotches cannot be seen in any detail. Do you have a reference that shows all the splotches of the aircraft? thanks, Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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