Gerhard Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 They are giving rides here in Los Angeles this week. A bit pricy for me but i wouldn't mind sharing a piece of history for 30 minutes flight. I will eat soup and bread for a month if I had the chance to pay for a ride in a B-17. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Nice work filling in the window. A few rivets and you'll never notice.Maxim, Thanks! I actually added rivets, but the contrast isn't really enough from the angle unfortunately. I might go back and deepen some of them, however. Cheers, Tom Edited May 13, 2018 by Uncarina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 The worn out paint....fuselage codes and national insignia will hide all that! The maintenance guys in the 918th BG would be proud!! Ron Uncarina and Isar 30/07 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Are you gonna build her prior to or after her refit? I've yet to see her (in either 1/72, 1/48 or 1/32) modeled prior to her refit. I did one in 1/48 many years ago. It was subsequently destroyed in a move and I never did another. If HK does an early G, I may consider doing her in that condition. If you are planning on doing it before her refit, you'll definitely need that original tail turret. Edited May 14, 2018 by Juggernut Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Here's a shot of the front office of the B-17G. You'll note that the flooring immediately in front of the instrument panel is bare metal. This is the normal state of this part of the flooring. Whitey, sandokan, Isar 30/07 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Thanks! I can use all of the period reference photos I can get. I am planning to build her after the refit, since it really makes her distinctive, and gives me an opportunity to weather both bare metal and the camouflage finishes. I am planning to start the cockpit next, and will be looking at this pic extensively. Cheers, Tom Edited May 14, 2018 by Uncarina Isar 30/07 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) I finished the door, and gave the inside a primer and base coat of Tamiya AS-12: Cockpit next! Cheers, Tom Edited May 13, 2018 by Uncarina LSP_Kevin, patricksparks, sandokan and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Wow...that came out nice! Going to have it open I hope?? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Ron, Thanks! Indeed; I just added a pic with it open. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) I never knew the rear entry door was trapeziodal in shape. I always "assumed" it was rectangular. I gotta go find the prints on this guy and do some homework. Hehehe... I learn something new about the old girl every day. She never ceases to amaze me. Edited May 13, 2018 by Juggernut Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Tom Nice start on a project that surely will be adventure for all of us to follow, learn from and enjoy. :popcorn: Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Peter, thanks for your kind words and for stopping by! I am certainly learning a great deal! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricksparks Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Here's a shot of the front office of the B-17G. You'll note that the flooring immediately in front of the instrument panel is bare metal. This is the normal state of this part of the flooring. Here are a few more factory photos that may be useful, good luck with your build !!! ">http:// ">http:// Shawn M, J.J., sandokan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I really want a B-17G, i'm just struggling with parting £300 for the kit! You may have seen these before.... some of Mr.Parkers. Good luck with the build! J.J., Zero77, Kagemusha and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Inspiration to us all. Fantastic efforts here Tom. This is going to be an awesome tread. Thanks for sharing! Troy Isar 30/07 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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