Cherny Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Hey guys, here's my try at Academy Fortress. Almost OOB, with exception of QB gun barrels and scratchbuilt landing lights. Markings are from Revell, since i always wanted to do "Shamrock", with it's replacement tail, it makes otherwise dull overall Olive Drab looks interesting. I preshaded the model with Gunze Tire black, and then gradually painted OD in about a dozen thin layers. I used Gunze OD and faded OD, and repainting of markings is done with MM OD. Wash is Tamiya, weathering done with Tamiya Smoke + Tamiya D set. Sligh chipping is done using artist silver pencil. Comments are welcome, thanks for looking! 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 that looks great! good weathering, also like that you used different colours on different parts, looks like a heavy repaired machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Good job on this Flying Fortress. Looks very realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 A great build and weathering. I do like a Fortress and this is a goody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 This is a really well finished model. The weathering in particular is spot on. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Really like the look of this one, great finish! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 great fortress,cracking build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 That is what I call a lovely Fortress,........great job, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 A terrific looking Fortress. Great paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 That's very cool, really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherny Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks guys, more heavies coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks great, very nice job on the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lam Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Neat looking!! Did you correct for the dihedral problem in the Academy kit and if so, how did you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherny Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Yes, i corrected it by gluing styrene sheet cut to wing airfoil shape on the upper part of wing to fuselage mating surface, than carefully sanding it to fit. Some putty was required, but not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Very nice B-17 great paint and weathering. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 That's beautiful work! Your correction of the dihedral definitely indicates a must-do when I build my G-version of the same kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Fantastic. Well worth the time taken on the painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarichta Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Uouu. Nice B17 scheme. Lovely weathering. Cheers; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwentsider Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Very nice indeed. The fading on the olive drab panels looks spot-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 B-17s are very photogenic. Just like your model. What a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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