shortCummins Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 interesting idea with some really good detailing rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) It was very cold out in the workshop this morning, but I did a little sanding of the filler applied late last night and got some primer on the tail and waist. The wooden floor in the waist still needs the ends snapping/tearing from the guillotine, but they won't go in until the fuselage is painted. I'm tempted to paint,decal and weather both of these sections before moving on to the rest of the airframe. Edited October 23, 2020 by Army_Air_Force 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) I felt the need for a couple of inspirational photos! Edited October 23, 2020 by Army_Air_Force 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) After a bit of a sanding here and there, I glued the tail gunner's glazing in place. It would require a bit of filling around the fairing joint, which was left until the glazing joint had hardened up. The next step was to add some styrene into the leading edge of the elevators. Both elevators were clamped between some scrap wood to hold everything straight. They also required a little filler. Once dry, the edge will be sanded flat and a new piece of styrene added which will be sanded into the leading edge radius. Edited October 23, 2020 by Army_Air_Force 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I hate to say it, since the subject is such a sad one, but this is looking really impressive so far. I love the torn edges! Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) The rudder leading edge also needed a little filler. It had previously had styrene added to the leading edge. I also gave the ragged sheared metal, where the aircraft was cut, a coat of silver paint. I'll probably use some form of masking fluid randomly along this joint before spraying the top coats. Edited October 23, 2020 by Army_Air_Force 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Silver was sprayed on the tail section too. After that had a little time to dry, I filled around the tail glazing joints and also on the fairing at the inner end of the elevator which had a bit of a sink hole. Edited October 23, 2020 by Army_Air_Force 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 hours ago, limeypilot said: I hate to say it, since the subject is such a sad one, but this is looking really impressive so far. I love the torn edges! Ian Agree with that! A sad sight but a lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) On 27/01/2019 at 22:46, Army_Air_Force said: There are plenty of pictures of B-17's in storage, with turrets and with turrets faired over ( which probably happened in service ). I have pictures of B-24's being cut up, and they are missing their turrets, so at present, I'm undecided. I've just found your thread, and I'm impressed to say the least! Excellent idea being really well executed. I found this on my hard drive which I hope might help. Sorry, I don't have the source details, and I'll remove it if there are any problems as a consequence. I can see that its a LIFE photo. My info says that the main airframe visible is B17G_10_VE_424003. No cutting evident here I'm afraid, but some details that confirm your reasoning earlier in the thread. Cockpit windows apparently open (as is the hatch). Nearest airframe is a B-17G; not sure of the exact subtype behind? (no chin turret but cheek guns?). But didn't some B-17 units start to remove their chin turrets at war's end? Also guns removed and engines removed too. Mid-upper turret is missing from the airframe in the centre - seems to support your speculation above. Hope this helps SD Not too far from you - Consett Edited October 28, 2019 by SafetyDad Airframe identifier added 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I think its such a great project and worthy of the compliments and plaudits received. scratch building and soldering skills abound (wish I could solder). As you say, loooonng . . . . term project but so worth while and despite in sad conclusion of aircraft being broken up, it is now a sad part of the history of some wonderful war-birds. I wish you continued success with the build . . . . Ian \ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Oh wow this looks amazing!!! I cannot wait to see the final result of this build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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