Homebee Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Available 2Q 2013 - ref. 01E04 - Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Source: http://www.pacmodels.com/news.php Quote 18 January 2013 On Saturday, February 9th, we will be at the Petaluma Community Center on 320 North McDowell Blvd in Petaluma, California for the "Hobby Expo". This is well worth visiting as besides the usual fine models on display, there are trains,RC air planes, boats and tanks being demonstrated. If you are going and want to be sure we have what you want,please let us know. (...) We may have a test shot of HK Models new 1:32 B-17G kit at these shows! This will be exciting and we will be taking pre-orders! http://www.pacmodelscatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PCM&Category_Code=HKMAir132 And in German langage (HK Models .de page???) and not yet available in the homepage English version, the first testshot - not prototype - pics! Wingspan: 78,79 cm, Fuselage lenght: 98,80 cm... Quote B-17G Flying Fortress - Erste Testshot Bilder - 11.01.2012 Die ersten Bilder des B-17G Testshots haben uns gestern erreicht, die Auslieferung des B-17G Modells ist für den Sommer diesen Jahres geplant. Die neuen Bilder sind auf der Produktseite des Modells zu sehen. Don't forget HK Models has a 1/32nd Avro Lancaster and a Gloster Meteor IV in project... V.P. Edited July 11, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Oh my....come to Daddy ....how much do you think that little (big) beauty's gonna cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I keep saying no I don't want one, but I think I do. Endless weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I keep saying no I don't want one, but I think I do. Endless weathering! of course you want one...don't resist, it's pointless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I deffo want one Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 That makes the Mitchell look like a weekend project! very nice looking kit..... Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I know i want one, i wonder if they'll do a b-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I know i want one, i wonder if they'll do a b-29 Considering I have built a Combat Models vac 1/32nd B-17, and an ID Models vac 1/32nd Lancaster, you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll be doing a 1/32nd B-29! Tom... who is currently battling with a 1/32nd B-29... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Having bought two versions of the B-25 I will definitely be up for one of these and the HobbyBoss 1:32 Black Widow which is due out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Where the fu8# am I going to put it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Oh that looks good! Could you imagine foiling that beast? Wasn't there talk of a 1/32 beaufighter when it was wingscale showing us these projects? Edited January 19, 2013 by c.smith10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Another thought has just struck me... Looking at the test shots they have built a late-model B-17G with the staggered, single piece waist gun emplacements, and a Cheyenne tail turret. However, going by the box art they are doing 'Bit O'Lace', which did have the Cheyenne tail but didn't have staggered waist guns - it was an earlier build with the three piece windows and un-staggered waist windows. I wonder therefore if they are providing us with the option of both staggered and un-staggered waist guns. Either that or someone has made a balls-up! Can anyone shed any more light on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Difficult, to find enough evidenace of the non-staggered waist guns at the moment. Have you got more info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Best picture I could find Boeing B-17G 297976. Sure you have already seen this though? Not looking so staggered but more inline now, I have to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Holy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Best picture I could find Boeing B-17G 297976. Sure you have already seen this though? Not looking so staggered but more inline now, I have to say Yes they are most definitely the 'opposite' arrangement. The position of the insignia and the three-piece windows are also a give away, as by the time the later, staggered positions were introduced they had changed to the single-pane windows. I imagine the kit must provide both options to be honest. Hopefully they will be including an early 'stinger' tail turret too. Also, from experience be wary when trusting a drawing as they are often incorrect. There are many that are accurate of course, but it's better to use pictures of the real thing when possible! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I don`t care much if the kit has got some inaccuracies... cause they are giving us a B-17 in 1/32th scale to work on and it looks great... look at the landing gear.... and the exhausts... IMHO small inaccuracies in model kits are a big problem for modellers who like the shake and bake kind of kits. I`m not a rivet counter and I don`t build Vacu kits but I do enjoy a bit of work here en there to improve a kit. I think is great news and I`m definitely going to get one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Damn the rivit-counting , full speed ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Oh crap - there goes the deposit for the new car............ Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Damn the rivit-counting , full speed ahead! What rivets? Looking at all those dimples on the test shots all the rivets have been drilled out, a shame really as the B-17 was covered in lots of domed rivets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I don`t care much if the kit has got some inaccuracies... cause they are giving us a B-17 in 1/32th scale to work on and it looks great... look at the landing gear.... and the exhausts... IMHO small inaccuracies in model kits are a big problem for modellers who like the shake and bake kind of kits. I`m not a rivet counter and I don`t build Vacu kits but I do enjoy a bit of work here en there to improve a kit. I think is great news and I`m definitely going to get one! I am in complete agreement with you here - I was just curious as to whether they would provide different options in the kit. As you say, it'll only take minor work to modify it anyway depending on the waist gun arrangement you're after, but no doubt the shake and bake arm-chair experts will be up in arms if it's wrong! WHAT?! I might have to correct or modify something?! How very dare they?! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Crikey, I'm trying to avoid large scales because of room, but it's getting more and more difficult, weakness is strong in this one !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Modellers who buy this kit must be rich and live in big houses, sadly I'm none of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Holy carp! Not my bag but what a magnificent BEAST. How would you get that past SWMBO? Do you need planning permission? If it's a late model does it have the split windscreen as an option? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I would love to get one but honestly I don't know whether I'd ever pluck up the courage to build it, what a monumental project that would be, and a lack of build time is my biggest problem anyway. I havn't seen a price yet either, but maybe it would be a nice retirement project, possibly for the duration of my retirement even though that is around 28 years away. I would love to see a new 1/48 version, infact and I've said it before we really need a new set of WWII mediums and heavies, preferably from one of the better model companies. Come on Tamiya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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