Hewy Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Cheers Glynn, yes thankfully there doesn't seem to be any further cleaning up required, which makes a refreshing change I'll be seeing you in the panzer gb section quite soon then I suppose😋 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 15 minutes ago, Hewy said: I'll be seeing you in the panzer gb section quite soon then I suppose😋 Yes mate, I've "marked my spot" this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 That's looking very smart in it's white paint Craig. Glad there's no extra filling required too! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Cheers Stix, got the EDSG on today and am busy masking up ready for the slate grey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 12/11/2018 at 9:59 PM, modelling minion said: As you may notice I have had to open up a couple of extra windows on either side of the astrodome on the nose as I noticed that they were visible on the few pictures available of my Fortress, here's a closer look; I just noticeable on my build. I'm at the decals stage. The Memphis Belle option has 4 flush windows in the roof of the nose - depicted by shapes of silver decal no 96. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 Well after much masking ( an awful lot of masking!) I have managed to get the upper surface colours on and also the de-icing boots on the wings tail and tail planes so hopefully that is all of the painting done, here's a couple of pics of how she looks now; I really do like this scheme but she looks far too clean at the minute, need to get some gloss on the upper surfaces then I can get the decals on and start on the weathering. That's it for today so thanks for looking in and as usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. Craig. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 She looks very nice, Craig! V-P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Hi Craig. That is looking very smart - and you are right - it really is a lovely scheme and beautifully painted too. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitleyZ6743 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Wow, definitely worth all that masking, can’t wait to see her finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I heartily agree with the other comments, what a really striking scheme! looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Oh yes, Superb, I love those cc colours, you've done a sparkling job there craig I like it a lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitleyZ6743 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 22 hours ago, modelling minion said: It looks like you forgot to glue the fuselage together looking at this again 😄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Sorry for not giving more updates but I decided to spend my spare time getting as much done as possible rather than updating every stage and as such there has been a reasonable amount of progress. The gloss was applied to the upper surfaces and the decals applied, no problems with these at all as DK Decals behave very well indeed, then a panel wash was added to the whole airframe and then a matt coat applied. After that I weathered the upper surfaces and have also added exhaust staining above and below the wings and done a little bit of weathering and that is pretty much where things stand at the minute so here are a couple of pics. Upper surfaces; And the underneath; I am now building up the ASV aerials from some brass rod, I've just finished the one for the nose and need to build the ones for under the wings, here's the nose one; Not perfect but it will do, and at least the crew will be able to watch the TV now . That's it for now, probably no more updates until she is finished which will hopefully be by tomorrow and then I can get on with my Panzer IV before Stix gets upset with me. Thanks for looking in and as usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. Craig. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitleyZ6743 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Coming along really nicely, still can’t wait for the finished thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 5 hours ago, WhitleyZ6743 said: Coming along really nicely, still can’t wait for the finished thing. You don't have long to wait as she is finished, just have to wait until I can take some pictures as the light is awful at the moment, when it gets a bit darker I can put the light on and try and take some then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Very nice I like the variation in the camo colours. A really nice finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 And here are the photos to prove it. The photo above shows the aerial fitted to the nose, it might be a bit lower than the real ones sat but that is where Revell provided a hole so that's where it went! The pictures below show the aerials under the wings from above and below. A big thank you to VP for running this show, I've really enjoyed this kit and the GB as a whole and it will not be my last B-17, I've also just pre-ordered a book on B-17's in foreign service which comes out in March so my next one will be in more unusual colours. Thanks to all of you who have dropped in and offered help, advice and encouragement along the way (always welcome) and as usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. And a Happy New Year to you all. Craig. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Impressive results 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) That looks superb, i just bought this in the lms. Hope, if/When I start it it turns out half as good, when/if I do I will probably try a cutaway one to show the interior. Edited December 31, 2018 by kpnuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 10 minutes ago, neil5208 said: Impressive results Thank you Neil. 8 minutes ago, kpnuts said: That looks superb, i just bought this in the lms. Hope, if/When I start it it turns out half as good, when/if I do I will probably try a cutaway one to show the interior. Thanks, a cutaway isn't a bad idea as you can't see a thing when the fuselages are closed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 A Super B-17 and I like those CC colours very much! V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I wouldnt hold your breath on my build, if you look back at my builds I hardly ever finish my plane builds (even commissioned ones) I'm drawn to them (hence buying this one) but I just seem unable to build them. I take my hat off to people like you who seem to always get great results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol' Scrapiron Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 So nice. I'll admit that I chuckle when I see that thin strip running along the spine -- I wonder why they felt the need to mask off that tiny area when they were painting the real deal. Your Fortress looks very eye-catching and the scratch work on the antennae really sets it off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 That looks great Craig. Well done on all your efforts this year Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Looks fantastic! Great scheme choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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