tonyot Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Hiya Folks, Having already built a model of RCAF B-17F Fortress `Mailplane' 9202 wearing its Olive Drab and Neutral Grey scheme, seen here;http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234994080-b-17-with-a-difference-172nd-scale-royal-canadian-air-force-fortress-mailplane/?hl=%2Bfortress+%2Brcaf I decided to build another model of the same aircraft, again using the 1/72nd Academy B-17F kit, but this time wearing its overall bare metal scheme from 1945,........ and here it is; I [/url] It was sprayed using rattle can Tamiya Bare Metal Silver, sections were masked off and brush painted using Humbrol Metalcote Polished Aluminium, Tamiya Black was used for the anti glare panel and de icer boots, Humbrol 35 gloss varnish was brushed onto the model ready for the decals. The wheels are the rather expensive resin items from Eduard because I didn`t have any spare B-17G wheels (ie without hub covers) left in the spares box. The gun turrets were covered over using plastic card, as was the recess for the tail guns and as per the first model the framework for the nose gun mounting was also added inside the nose glazing using plastic rod. I didn`t cut out the small windows on either side of the astrodome this time as I could not see these in the reference photos depicting the silver machine and presumed they had been painted over? Some Humbrol Polished Aluminium was dry brushed over the model and polished with a soft rag to try and add a metallic sheen and to depict some sign of the surfaces being distressed during polishing of the real aircraft. Hope you like it, Cheers Tony Edited May 22, 2020 by tonyot 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Nice one Tony, I really like that. What about a transport Short Stirling next (or have u already done one?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 That's a great looking Fortress Tony, and it really reveals the sleek lines of the Boeing bird without the Turrets- lovely stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Fantastic Tony! Everything you build seems to be on my 'to do' list! Or, at least, gets added to it as soon as I see your examples. Thanks for sharing. Regards Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Nice and different builds Tony. Glyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Leijdens Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Very nice job. Nice scheme also! Erik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjiml2 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Quite stunning. I think I actually like this one better than the OD bird. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Both are cracking builds Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 very nice ..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Another beauty, Tony. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Another stunning model. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Cracking job again Tony! I think I prefer the 'silver' one, looks really nice in that scheme! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Looks excellent and quite a contrast to the OD one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Fantastic finish. Such a contrast from olive drab! Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hello,Tony - As with all your builds,here's another beautifully built and finished exhibit from 'O'Toole Aerospace.' These 'Finely Fettled Fortresses' make an interesting comparison in their different schemes.They're both splendid tributes to the type.Hope to see you at 'Huddersfield Show?' All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 That is extremely smart, as are all your builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Beautiful, it is very striking to see a bare metal B-17 with roundels on. It is a much better looking machine in 'slick' form without the turrets on. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Great metallic finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Superb build and finish Tony and another rare and effective scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Very nice indeed! Love seeing that NMF on B-17's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Thanks for your very kind words everybody, they are very much appreciated and I`m glad that you like the Fortress. Nice one Tony, I really like that. What about a transport Short Stirling next (or have u already done one?) Yup,......done a Stirling Mk.V by converting an old model, but I intend to do another. Here is my conversion thread and the finished model; http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234967345-airfix-72nd-scale-short-stirling-cmkv-conversion-revamped-old-kit/?hl=stirling 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Your Fortress realy does look sleek and ready to fly. The NMF is very nicely done too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Excellent sequel Tony. The NMF looks spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I do like those a lot esp the silver one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Very nice finish Tony. Rattle-can and brush you say? Dunno how you got it so smooth - but it's mighty impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now