goose Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 that is a corker, it looks really good in the raf markings, nice to see something a bit different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hey, Paul, that's great!I have a Revell B17 in my stash, but also an Airfix (actually a reboxed Academy) one, too. After reading your WIP and seeing the final result I've decided to build a 214 Squadron Fortress III myself. I'm going to use the Airfix / Academy kit and scratch anything else.. I've checked and the Revell Lancaster BI / BIII H2S radome fits (I know I'll have to deepen it). I haven't checked diameters or anything but I'm considering using a cut down Lancaster 'cookie' to form the basis of the 'Jostle' box. One thing - may I ask your advice please? The ball turret aperture: how did you fill it, please? A heads-up would be most welcome. My thoughts are to 'plank' iot inside & then again externally, making good with Milliput. But I'd love to know how you did it! Thanks for a very interesting WIP. Jonny Hi Jonny Glad you like it! I used exactly the process you described. The aperture was covered with plasticard inside and then I just filled and sanded the gap until I was happy with it! I must say after the reaction this one has received, I'm very tempted to follow it up with the Eduard/Minicraft Liberator in the same colours Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratpit Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 wow - what a beaut. The fort is an awesome looking aircraft. I love schemes that break from the mainstream and yours is no exception. Very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlstavros Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Very nice, lovely finish. Cheers, Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Python66 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Great job ! I love what you've done with this RAF B-17. It is a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Very nice job - excellent idea to do the Liberator too. There's a nice scheme in one of those books - let me know if you are going to do it and maybe I'll tag along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Very very nice. Almost makes me want to build a B-17. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Mate, that's the man-vegetables! Scuse my ignorance but is is it rescribed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Mate, that's the man-vegetables! Scuse my ignorance but is is it rescribed? Thanks It's not rescribed, it's the (relatively) new Revell kit, issued in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 WOW! Looks great! Nice clean build. Â Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Blinding Build  Thats a great looking Fortress. A few points if i may , The code letters look a little bit to bright to my eyes and could do with toneing down a bit. The nose glazing would look much better with the frames painted. Try painting the tyres with a dark grey , this would blend them in with the rest of the weathering.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks Keith  You're right about the code letters, they should be dark red. I couldn't get dark red ones anywhere though, so I had to compromise.  Not sure if all 100 Group Fortresses had the nose glazing painted over. It is more than likely that they were on this aircraft, but I plead artistic licence again due to the use of an awful lot of Eduard etch!  The tyres are painted grey - either Nato Black or Rubber Black, I can't remember which - but they probably look darker as I used a white background to photograph this model against. For some reason a blue background didn't look right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfan Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 great model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Brilliant work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 A stunning build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 What all the others have said, an exceptional build of an unusual subject. I've been researching the B17s flown by 214 squadron since I intend building one myself at some point, though I've been unsure which kit to use - I think this one has made up my mind! One small point, which is probably a little late now anyway, but all 100 Grp's B17s had a box-shape flame damper fitted to each nacelle, the aircraft were sent on delivery from the USAAF to Scottish Aviation at Prestwick for this to be done. Martin Streetly's excellent "The Aircraft of 100 Group, an historical guide for modellers" refers. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcawthorne Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Oh how I hate these forums!! Just like Spitfire a couple of pages back I too have the Revell 1/48 kit, the Paragon 100 Group resin and the Kits at War Decals so I may just have to start it sometime soon. There goes summer! Seriously, what a build. You mention that this was a newish Revell release. Does that mean it's not the 1/48 offering or am I just being a little bit thick? Anways we're still commenting on this a year after it was first posted, can't be bad! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Oh how I hate these forums!! Just like Spitfire a couple of pages back I too have the Revell 1/48 kit, the Paragon 100 Group resin and the Kits at War Decals so I may just have to start it sometime soon. There goes summer! Seriously, what a build. You mention that this was a newish Revell release. Does that mean it's not the 1/48 offering or am I just being a little bit thick? Anways we're still commenting on this a year after it was first posted, can't be bad! Chris Hi Chris That's right, this is the 1:72 B-17G, reviewed here. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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