MarkSH Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hello all, This is my recently completed entry for the Boeing B-17 single Type Group Build. I have built the Revell 1/72 B-17G as 42-31636 OUTHOUSE MOUSE from the 323rd Bomb Squadron of the 91st Bombardment Group. The model was pretty much as out of the box with some minor additions to the flight deck and general interior not much of which can be seen. the decals are a mix of the kit set and the Kits World War Bird sheet for the subject aircraft and the colour scheme was as per the Kits World instructions. I have used oil paint and weathering powders to 'distress' the general appearance and to try and achieve a faded paint effect. The 'Frying Pan' display board is scratched and I have used the very nice Airfix USAAF Bomber re-supply set for the vehicles. The build thread is here: Apologies for the image quality, my DSLR decided not to play anymore so I had to use an ancient compact. Just noticed that one of the machine guns has gone AWOL! A couple of close ups of the vehicles: A really enjoyable STGB. Cheers, Mark. 57 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrritableRabbit Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Have a Sunday morning thread bump for sharing your great little (relatively speaking 😁) B17 dio. Nicely done, and I had to go look at your WIP to see the effort you put in, so, extra smartie points for doing such a nice interior not so visible in this thread but was over there. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Now that does look good! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Superb Mark 👍 Excellent dio, and the Fort looks amazing, Well done 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Excellent work and do not worry, the missing machine gun will be rattling around inside................Somewhere! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Truly a mix of excellent and missed work. Unfortunately Revell B-17s require much more work in order to look good. OOB it just isn't on the same level as the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Josip said: Truly a mix of excellent and missed work. Unfortunately Revell B-17s require much more work in order to look good. OOB it just isn't on the same level as the rest. Actually I disagree, In comparison to the other kits built out of the box for the GB I have just taken part in, the Revell kit is more than adequate OOB, It just depends on you point of view, to which, of course, you are more than entitled. Personally I am very happy with the level of detail and overall shape of the kit, yes it has its (minor) faults, but what kit doesn't? Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Stonking build, love what you’ve done with the vehicles as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 This Fort looks phantastic! I love the setting and the vehicles, too. There is much more reality in a well-done diorama than in the model alone. This one compliments the plane superbly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Lovely build and a great diorama 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That really does look excellent Mark! Top notch modelling all round. Very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Mark, Very nice build- best one I have seen so far of the Revell kit- the extra detailing looks to be very well done, as well. I really like what you did with the vehicles; it's a shame they are more accurate than the kit, but it does look nice built up in the hands of somebody who knows how to model. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Wow, very realistic! The vehicles are well done and a nice touch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Superb Fort` there Mark, looks amazing, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudman1961 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Excellent job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 A great looking b-17 , it was a fun GB, certainly focused my mind as deadline approached 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 That really does look excellent, Superb weathering. A very realistic looking model and great diorama. Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Got to be one of the very best B-17's that I've seen. Your build thread was great - always such a shame that you cant see all that lovely detail once it's all buttoned up. The paintwork and weathering is flawless both on the aircraft, vehicles and dio. Superb work Mark and very well presented. Your photo's really do show it off to it's best. Phil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Fantastic B-17 and diorama! I love the iconic look of these battle veterans sitting on a tarmac or in a service bay. The weathering and panel shading on your build is superb. Excellent work on all the accessories too! 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Wow, exceptional build. Paintworknis first class. This has to be one of the best b17’s I’ve seen in this scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 Many thanks to all for the comments on OUTHOUSE MOUSE. I can honestly say that it was a really enjoyable build and the first time I felt that I got to grips reasonably successfully with weathering a model. Cheers, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 What a nice build, Mark. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great job not only on the Fortress but the vehicles as well, Mark! You made them into a very nice diorama. The pictures are fine, so need to apologize about them. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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