Bjorn Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) Tarangus will release the first ever Saab B 17 in 1/48 scale. Saab B 17 dive-bomber was Saab's first ever aircraft and is today only available in 1/72 scale from Marivox. The first edition, the B 17 will be released later this year. This is really great news, and I hope that the Saab S 17BS floatplane will follow. Source: Scandinavian Modellers Podcast (in Swedish). Edited July 2, 2019 by Bjorn 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hub Plott Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very excited about this, going to buy a couple!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Fantastic news! Let's hope some interesting markings from Moose Republic to go along. And overtrees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranciscoPRG Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Beautiful plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
politicni komisar Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 This is great news for me and another airplane type more in my collection in the right scale! Two'll Purchases P.k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McIntyre Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 It will probably be out of my price range, but I'm glad they chose the B17 as a subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I´m in! another never expected addition to my dad´s and my Austrian collection http://gotech.at/saab_b17.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
politicni komisar Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have the intention to make the Swedish and Finnish maybe Ethiopian hm,hm but I forgot to neighboring Austria used also . P.k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 56 minutes ago, politicni komisar said: but I forgot to neighboring Austria used also . P.k yes, a single one, only used for a short time, due to lack of spare parts and leaking batteries eating through the airframe it was sold back to Sweden after a few years hope Tarangus includes target tug parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 oh yes!! Now I am liking this news. Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
politicni komisar Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Reini78 Thanks for the information ! I have not yet succeeded in exploring the use of in Austria. P.k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hub Plott Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Any word on this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) Expected in December 2018 - ref. TA4809 - SAAB B17A Sources: https://www.rebell.com/saab-b17a-december.html https://www.aviationmegastore.com/saab-b17a-ta4809-tarangus-models-ta4809-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=157917 V.P. Edited October 7, 2018 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarpen Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Release expected next week, according to Max of Rebell Hobby, a co-owner of Tarangus. Here is me crossing my fingers that it's actually true this time. Edited June 19, 2019 by flarpen 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hub Plott Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I hope so. Been looking forward to this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Confirmed - Sprues Source: https://www.facebook.com/tarangus/posts/2370161193049083 V.P. Edited June 19, 2019 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 wow! did not see this one coming! I think one of them was even operated in Austria for target towing? duties! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Here on pre-order http://shop.tarangus.com/front-page/saab-b17a-the-first-saab-aircraft?fbclid=IwAR12Knc1eF2YWAvFQ1DjMwS0QU-y_Wkjr_0omQzHHtNP2n5musolfPhyHqU https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAR48009 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/saab-b17a-expected-end-of-june-2019-ta4809-tarangus-models-ta4809-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=157917 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Although the box says B 17A, is seems to me that the sprues also have parts for B 17B. Resin floats for the S 17BS and canopy masks also seems to be released in a near future from sister brand Maestro models - or maybe a separate Tarangus S 17BS release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beazer Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I wonder if this would be available to us over the pond. Awesome subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hub Plott Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Beazer said: I wonder if this would be available to us over the pond. Awesome subject. If you mean in the States contact Sten at www.fcadecals.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beazer Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Was hoping Canada but can always try that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 On 6/19/2019 at 3:08 PM, exdraken said: wow! did not see this one coming! I think one of them was even operated in Austria for target towing? duties! Thanks! Yes, one Saab B17A for target tugging, but not used often because leaking batteries damaged the airframe and there were no spare parts. So it was mostly a "display" piece. It was replaced with a rented Swedish Skyraider TT and a rented Swedish Fairey Firefly TT. http://www.gotech.at/lale12/langenlebarn_12_3.html http://www.gotech.at/saab_b17.htm I guess Tarangus won´t provide Austrian markings....let´s see what the aftermarket will release.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarpen Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 In Box view https://imgur.com/a/m3DoPN1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 According to Tarangus, a B 17B release will follow. Resin floats are in construction, so it will be possible to build the S 17BS! A canopy mask is also on its way - thanks for that! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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