Courageous Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 After two lunchtimes... Lateral stringers added using copper wire. Stuart 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 She's looking just the job, Stuart. Very nice. I'm taking notes Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: I'm taking notes Gotta get the right kit first mate . Got to decide what detail to put under the 1/72 glazing area now . Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 It looks like a long open greenhouse..... Good seats are always a winner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I'm sure you know it but here goes anyway .... http://aircraftwalkaround.hobbyvista.com/saab17/saab17.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 A floatplane! Did not know there was a B17 based one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 a nice bit of scratch building work, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Most of the week has been spent studying photos and a manual of the this a/c and deciding what to add. The rudder peddles were molded onto the floor. These were removed and a set of peddles now hang from the i/p. Photos/ manual show a centre console that runs to the floor, this was added, together with a cylinder, vertical 'guards' either side of the control column. Also added were various bits 'n bobs to the left and right of the pilot's position. Seat not fixed as this needs padding for the back and a 4-point harness fitted. Levers and stuff will be added after painting. I/P balanced to see how it looks. More next week as this is a lunchtime build. Stuart 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Good additions Little scratchbuilding can really bring a model to the next level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 That’s just fabulous work Stuart and if you're taking this much patience and care to the 1/72 cockpit, then we are in for a real treat on the overall build. Great stuff! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 hours ago, reini said: Good additions Little scratchbuilding can really bring a model to the next level. Cheers but with that greenhouse on top, it has to be done. 2 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: That just fabulous work Stuart and if you're taking this much patience and care to the 1/72 cockpit, then we are in for a real treat on the overall build. Great stuff! Much appreciated Dave. I'm not happy about the clarity of the glazing. I hope that after opening opening the glazing up, you'll be able to see my efforts. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Cockpit now looks much more busy - you've really improved it by these small styrene additions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 yeah, lovely scratchbuilding work, that cockpit is going to be a little gem when done, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Nice subject Stuart. I have a couple of Marivox Kits (Saab 105's) and they look like a lot of work, but you've but a great start. I see you've even got Martin @RidgeRunner hooked on this one! Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Nice subject Stuart. I have a couple of Marivox Kits (Saab 105's) and they look like a lot of work, but you've but a great start. I see you've even got Martin @RidgeRunner hooked on this one! Terry Absolutely, Terry. And today the postman brought me the correct one! Martin 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Good start Stuart this looks a cracking kit I hovered over the "buy" button on this kit for build number three but stuck with a third Heller kit which hopefully in three hours will be mine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just saying that there is a 1/48 B17 from Tarangus if you can find it. I think the first run is sold out now though, but big H Still got a few: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAR48009?result-token=ntVjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 An end of another week of fiddling in the cockpit. Boxes, panels, quadrants with levers, etc added and primed. Rear pit with motor, radio boxes, panels and primed. Port fuselage half fitted with panels, trunking, extingisher, O2 bottles, quadrants with levers and primed. Next week will be the starboard fuselage half, should be a lot quicker. Got to fit cushion to pilot's seat, then belts. Could actually some paint going in here too. Stuart 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Nice work, Stuart. I'm watching Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yeah, that looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Nice work, Stuart. I'm watching 3 hours ago, reini said: Yeah, that looks good! Thanks guys. I'm hoping that when the paint goes on, detail picked out, wash and highlight, it should look miles better than the kit option. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 that excellent work, she should really pop once the detail painting is completed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 That’s fantastic work and it’ll all be beautifully shown underneath that large glasshouse canopy. Under the one solid primer coat, you’d think it was all there from the start. Impressive skills and very convincing detail. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) On 2/8/2020 at 9:49 PM, trickyrich said: excellent work, she should really pop once the detail painting is completed ...let's hope so. On 2/9/2020 at 12:10 AM, Rabbit Leader said: Impressive skills and very convincing detail. Praise indeed. I'll be convinced when it's done. Anyway, little update. Starboard fuselage now has a little detailed and primed. Will take home the primed bits and hopefully get interior green on. Floats glued together and now drying, ill tidy them up tomorrow. Those sticky-outy bits on the float supports and meant to be ladder rungs but are solid, so those will be replaced with metal options. Stuart Edited February 11, 2020 by Courageous 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 The detail inside will look a treat through that big canopy,top job stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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