72modeler Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) I just stumbled upon these- the 59 Squadron B-17E is beautiful! Some good photos I have not seen before, and I hope this link hasn't been posted before. Especially timely with the imminent release of the Airfix B-17G. Mike http://number59squadron.com/fortress.html Edited January 14, 2017 by 72modeler mslabeled title 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Awesome post mate! Was the B-17F used at all? I have a Revell B-17F and know about available decals by Illiad if I'm not mistaken. I am tempted to do something besides Memphis Belle with this kit. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck1945 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 See also Robert M Stitt's Boeing B-17 Fortress in RAF Coastal Command Service, MMP White series, 2010 ISBN: 978-8389450-88-3. At Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=isbn%3A+978-8389450-88-3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, Chuck1945 said: See also Robert M Stitt's Boeing B-17 Fortress in RAF Coastal Command Service, MMP White series, 2010 ISBN: 978-8389450-88-3. At Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=isbn%3A+978-8389450-88-3 Yep- I have the MMP reference- glad you liked the link! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Now that was a good read. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 A lot of good info on that site, thanks for the link. I've got Robert Stitts Fotress book, quite superb. An interesting time of brave young men reinventing the wheel on a daily basis as they learnt to combat the U-boat menace. Brave young men versus brave young men, such a waste. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 What am I missing? I can't see any examples of the Fortress III / B-17G there at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, Work In Progress said: What am I missing? I can't see any examples of the Fortress III / B-17G there at all. You didn't miss anything- the photos are all of B-17E's, but I thought the color schemes and markings would be useful for anybody wanting to do a Fort in the very attractive Coastal Command colors. Maybe the links below will be useful. http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Larkins/1330L.jpg https://www.google.com/search?q=RAF+Boeing+Flying+Fortress+III&biw=1280&bih=654&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjhz6HOxr_RAhWExVQKHWOfCDcQ_AUICCgB&dpr=1#imgrc=JmN1OdUyzExLJM%3A https://www.google.com/search?q=RAF+Boeing+Flying+Fortress+III&biw=1280&bih=654&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjhz6HOxr_RAhWExVQKHWOfCDcQ_AUICCgB&dpr=1#imgrc=mEVt35AWmU_9wM%3A Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Great link. I think a coastal command B17 will have to be on the cards, this is great inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 No worries, Mike. I'm all for a Coastal Fortress II or IIa but just found your choice of thread title setting somewhat different expectations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck1945 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just in case there is any confusion in designations Fortress I -> B-17C Fortress IIA -> B-17E Fortress II -> B-17F Fortress III -> B-17G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 34 minutes ago, Work In Progress said: No worries, Mike. I'm all for a Coastal Fortress II or IIa but just found your choice of thread title setting somewhat different expectations... Yeah, I was in such a hurry to post the link, I didn't notice I labeled it Fortress III instead of I/II/IA. Mea culpa, you all, as they say in southern Greece! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If you go back to your initial post you can edit the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 22 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: If you go back to your initial post you can edit the title. Thanks, Graham- didn't realize I could edit the title, not just the text. Correction has been made. I appreciate the suggestion. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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