28ZComeback Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I am not a rivet counter but it looks great to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Looks a bit odd to me. Perhaps it's just the photos. There's a few little errors I've spotted, but I guess it's all down to a modellers budget, skill and effort level they want to put into building or re-working a kit. While it's beyond my budget, I'd never spend that figure on plastic anyway, Especially as I picked up a Revell for £15. Still, I hope it sells well for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, Army_Air_Force said: There's a few little errors I've spotted Any chance of sharing your observations please? Enquiring minds need to know 🙂 If anyone is interested, there is a test shot build review over at Modelling Madness..... https://modelingmadness.com/review/allies/cleaver/us/usaaf/bomber/tc17.htm Steve Edited October 18, 2019 by fightersweep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) From the pictures on Modelling Madness it looks good to my eye - at least in terms of overall shape. However, the too-long landing gear seems to have been carried over from the 1/32 offering though - easily correctable as it is with the larger version. Overall looks like a good representation of a B-17 and I’ll certainly be treating myself to a few. Tom Edited October 18, 2019 by tomprobert Typos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 It’s like looking at one’s wife after the most incredible make-over. I love the fidelity of detail, the inscribed lines and overall shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, fightersweep said: Any chance of sharing your observations please? Enquiring minds need to know 🙂 Without looking too deeply into it...... The cowl gills appear to have gaps between them. Landing gear too long. The bottom of the nose glass looks a bit too narrow compared to original photos. Chin turret underside profile looks wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 57 minutes ago, Army_Air_Force said: Without looking too deeply into it...... The cowl gills appear to ...look fine! Landing gear ...looks fine! The bottom of the nose glass looks ...absolutely fine! Chin turret underside profile looks ...absolutely fine! But I'll wait until the plastic is actually in my hands before I say for sure! Hey Army Air Force... I fixed your post for you! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) Again nothing that cannot be corrected with a X-acto knife, putty and sandpaper. Edited October 18, 2019 by 28ZComeback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunop Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 59 minutes ago, 28ZComeback said: Again nothing that cannot be corrected with a X-acto knife, putty and sandpaper. For U$100,00? Nah... thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Nocoolname said: Hey Army Air Force... I fixed your post for you! Really? BTW Specsavers are doing free eye tests at present 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 10 hours ago, Army_Air_Force said: Really? BTW Specsavers are doing free eye tests at present 😉 Back at ya mate!! 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 15 hours ago, Army_Air_Force said: Without looking too deeply into it...... The cowl gills appear to have gaps between them. Landing gear too long. The bottom of the nose glass looks a bit too narrow compared to original photos. Chin turret underside profile looks wrong. Thanks for sharing your observations...and I know you know your B-17s sir! Must admit that the cowling gills looked a bit gappy to me too, and, I'm assuming the landing gear is in the unloaded position as it does look a bit tall. All in all, easy fixes except the nose glass if it does end up being a bit narrow, Sure looks like a nice kit though. Can't wait to get started on it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbot Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 By the way, I made decal with stencils for this model. 😉 https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=33631 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 18 hours ago, Nocoolname said: Without looking too deeply into it...... The cowl gills appear to ...look fine! Landing gear ...looks fine! The bottom of the nose glass looks ...absolutely fine! Chin turret underside profile looks ...absolutely fine! But I'll wait until the plastic is actually in my hands before I say for sure! Nestor, this is like you were desperately trying to correct a B-17 encyclopædia... Also, and judging by them piccies of the built kit on Modelling Madness, on the exterior at least, I'd have completely bought that this is the Monogram kit had someone told me so. It looks quite like the same. Yeh, me would... Cheers, Unc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Uncle Uncool said: Nestor, this is like you were desperately trying to correct a B-17 encyclopædia... Also, and judging by them piccies of the built kit on Modelling Madness, on the exterior at least, I'd have completely bought that this is the Monogram kit had someone told me so. It looks quite like the same. Yeh, me would... Cheers, Unc2 Shhhhhh…….. there's a good chap! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 2:31 PM, Nocoolname said: Shhhhhh…….. there's a good chap! 😉 Where, Nestor; where...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Uncle Uncool said: Where, Nestor; where...??? Nestor???? You've lost me Edited October 20, 2019 by Nocoolname Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Nocoolname said: Nestor???? You've lot me ....It's ok. I don't think his meds have kicked in yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 20 hours ago, fightersweep said: ....It's ok. I don't think his meds have kicked in yet Bwaahahahaha...!!! I suppose frightenedsheep knows this as a matter of fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Uncle Uncool said: Bwaahahahaha...!!! I suppose frightenedsheep knows this as a matter of fact. It's simple old chap. We all have to be on meds to be on Britmodeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, fightersweep said: Mate! What's with that spoon...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 186 replies in about two weeks. Does that set a record for this forum? The most widely anticipated model kit since the secret stealth kit in 1986, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17 man Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 hours ago, 28ZComeback said: 186 replies in about two weeks. Does that set a record for this forum? The most widely anticipated model kit since the secret stealth kit in 1986, Nah, read through the comments, most of the posts have nothing to do with the kit. 😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Right but it’s created an uproar. More so than the Fairey Flycatcher at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Its a kit that's certainly caught my eye as a casual modeller, its the right scale, it looks really detailed inside and out, perhaps only the paint decal schemes might be more interesting? ... But that is all highly subjective, this is where AM will come in for those that need it ... and I am sure it will for this release. I'm no expert and prefer being a casual modeller, but the nose section near the cockpit seems to have been addressed compared to their 1/32 kit ... This is a good move from the company as a subject I think, a good B17 in this scale is well overdue and welcome. I think the glow and anticipation about this kit is warranted/justified. Edited October 24, 2019 by One 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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