Radders Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) I have been after this B-17G since it got released, and now finally the time has come. I would never build it as a bomber, as good and how great they look war torn... it's 'just not me'. I love Fire Bombers, people know me to love Russian stuff and I do, but Fire Bombers are my second passion. Enter the HKM B-17G, and the bat plane, N66573. Photo/Artwork by Boeing (obviously) And the boxart & contents. It's going to be a long road, so bare with me... I have a vacform Tracker on the bench, Two Flankers (48th), a P-3, DC-6 & CL-215 in 1/72nd. ......But boy i'm excited. Edited May 15, 2020 by Radders MikeMaben, Gazzas, jimbo and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Now, THATS Cool! Cant wait to follow you along with this one! Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 This will certainly be different. Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Cool! Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Radders Going to be a great build. :popcorn: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Very nice! I've never seen a build of this. Cheers, Tom Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Looked up that tail number on Google and there are several pictures of that B-17. One is a definate safety violation with the right wing over a fence! Will be fun to watch the progress of this conversion! I always liked the 50's-60's conversions of B-17's, B-25's and A-26's to civil or one of those 3 leter agencies used for "clandistine work". A B-17G converted to a SB-17 rescue plane with the air droppable Higgans boat underneath would be cool to see as well! Remember...."plausable denial"...no really...it's a fire bomber! Cheers....Ron Uncarina and Radders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 This will be awesome, Radders! I think you're going to have to acquire an early F-style 'stinger' tail turret though, and from its serial un-stagger the waist guns as it's from an earlier batch than the HK kit depicts. In fact, I hate to say it, you'd have been better off getting the F kit for this particular version. I remember our conversation a while back and discussing this with you, but I'd forgotten about this particular aircraft and the fact it was an early G-model! Can't wait to see this progress though! Tom Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Thanks everyone.... can't wait to get cracking... found out early this morning that i'm going away next week now instead of my b'day week, so no updates for a bit sadly! This will be awesome, Radders! I think you're going to have to acquire an early F-style 'stinger' tail turret though, and from its serial un-stagger the waist guns as it's from an earlier batch than the HK kit depicts. In fact, I hate to say it, you'd have been better off getting the F kit for this particular version. I remember our conversation a while back and discussing this with you, but I'd forgotten about this particular aircraft and the fact it was an early G-model! Can't wait to see this progress though! Tom I did think about this, not to worried about the waist gun positions, but the stinger tail I had thought about drawing around the Revell B-17F parts and upscaling, then scratch building my own... but I now wonder if I can buy the tail parts... Food for thought. Cheers mate for the input! Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Love the fire bomber. Thats different and cool Oliver Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I think it's a very original idea, and you have cojones made of stone to do this project. Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I would love it if someone would make a 3-D printed stinger tail available on Shapeways. Cheers, Tom Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Looking forward to this! Something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Cool Will look great...once done....that's for sure Rgds Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Wow, what a great concept for a model. Looking forward to seeing how it comes along. Radders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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