Witman61 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 (edited) Attached are a few pictures of my recent model - the B-17G-40-DL ”Flying Fortress” A/C # 44-6117, LG-Q 'no name' from 322BS / 91BG depicted as it may have looked during its fifth and last mission on 21st June 1944. The bomber crashed on 21st June 1944 in Stolsko lake, Ger. name - Schlosssee, (near the place where I live in Szczecin, PL), where most of its wreckage remains until today. Source information about the aircraft and its crew: http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/15193 Source information about 8th Air Force activities on 21st June 1944 - very interesting!: http://www.8thafhs.com/old/get_one_mission.php… It is likely that the wreckage will be salvaged next year and displayed in a local history museum. Example site with information + pictures about the aircraft (in Polish): http://lotniczapolska.pl/B-17-Latajaca-Forteca-z-Jeziora-St… I have built this model on request of a local Internet TV portal for divers, but also because I was very much inspired by the story of the real aircraft. To detail the model I have used resin engines, propellers and main wheels, vacu glazing, brass barrels as well as bits and pieces from various Eduard PE sets. The major modification is the tail turret, which I have borrowed from the 1/72 Revell kit. The model is painted with Alclads on Tamiya gloss black base. I have retained the original raised panel lines to achieve a specific look of a new bare metal aircraft without camouflage. I also attach a compilation of the existing pictures of the real aircraft for reference. I am going to show this kit to the public at E-Day model show in September and hopefully on SMW exhibition in November this year. Thanks guys for watching! Edited May 13, 2019 by Witman61 inserting spaces between pictures. 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Cracking build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 very nice work, great job on the nmf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Millman Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 A lovely model. The ghosts of Bassingbourn. Haunting! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jure Miljevic Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I especially like barely noticeable, as it should be, riveting. Very convincing, congratulations! Jure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Really beautifully painted, love your weathering! Great work Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel.H. Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Wonderful, I love the way your metallic parts look like, very realistic! Congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Wow - this is top notch - love it. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidad Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Amazing variation on the NMF - well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 That is terrific - excellent Alclad work there! Really like it - thanks for sharing with us. ATBRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 A WONDERFUL Model !!!!! I cannot say more because I am speechless. This model is a jewel !!! :goodjob: :goodjob: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Superb looking B-17, makes me want to start one right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Yeah. it's alright I suppose....... Like Torville and Dean or Nadia Comaneci were 'alright'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Really nice, a brilliant first post! All the little extra details really make it stand out, I look forward to spotting it at SMW! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Oh wow! What an amazing finish you've achieved. Brilliant modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Holy heck thats nice. I like that NM finish as much as any I've seen, its just exquisite. Steve. Edited August 29, 2016 by stevehnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Great to see a B17 posted and a superb example too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Simply magnificent in every respect. All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Wooooooooooooooooooooooooow!!!! Nailed it man!! Nailed it I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 A truly stunning model. Fantastic metal finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Fantastic B17,and a fitting tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 You have nailed it to perfection ! Really nice! Awesome NMF finish! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross111 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Excellent job. Very Nice Iñigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Superb finish.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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