AdrianMF Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 It looks even more better-er on the stands! Fantastic and inspirational. Thanks, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Absolutely EPIC! And the reskin was a brave (and correct) decision. The display method looks great, especially the ball turret idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I'll be very interested to see how many likes this gets as an RFI! We should have a sweepstake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Fozzy said: and No.....I'M NOT BUILDING THE WINGS! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 FOZZY MATE DO NOT BUILD WINGS FOR THIS (I hope that helps) [look away this bit is private] Dear Fozzy's B-17, have a nice new life over there and take it easy. Missing you already, Regards, Your admirer Bill. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Thanks guys!....really appreciated you all tagging along on this epic build of mine....kind of gave me more purpose and the push I needed to get to the finishing line!......you can all stand down now!🙂 Hopefully see you all on the next build! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Brave man. Truly amazing what you have build there out of nothing at all!!!!! Cheers Benedikt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 The end of a truly epic build, and what a sensational result! The final choice of display method is definitely the right one, it really does look fantastic there. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 El fantatico! Manifique!! And don't listen to those people telling you not to build those wings. You do them if you want to!🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Go on, just one, as far as the inboard engine so we can see the undercarriage... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Ha ha!....and still the WING jokes keep coming!😆 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 11/1/2021 at 1:51 AM, Bertie Psmith said: I'll be very interested to see how many likes this gets as an RFI! Probably break the internet. Stunning work! AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 It looks more than the sum of its parts - and the parts are pretty darn good. Going to miss this build Fozzy. Looking forward to your future endeavours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 It's been a pleasure to follow this build and man, what a finish! Bravo!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Hi Fozz, I haven't commented on this build, as much as I have on your other builds but have watched, waited, and waited again, for each update and just want to add my twopenthworth... Its alright, I suppose! Seriously, brilliant job, it's amazing what you do, with a yogurt pot, a little bit of tin foil and redundant electrically power lead Whats next, wings by any chance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 14 hours ago, Tony C said: Hi Fozz, I haven't commented on this build, as much as I have on your other builds but have watched, waited, and waited again, for each update and just want to add my twopenthworth... Its alright, I suppose! Seriously, brilliant job, it's amazing what you do, with a yogurt pot, a little bit of tin foil and redundant electrically power lead Whats next, wings by any chance Cheers Tony!......yes wings next!🙄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 Hi there..... Just when you thought you had seen the last of my B17....another post comes along!🙄 Well it's more of an update on the packing method I have done ready for the first leg of getting it to the Museum in California! On Tuesday I am flying back to the UK from where I live in Bulgaria and then in February I will take the B17G on a flight to L.A ......Its all in the lap of the Gods on if it gets there in one piece! I feel pretty certain that it will be OK but not looking forward to opening the box at the other end!......after 10 years of work it needs to get there without any breakages! I have shipped models before using the hold of an aircraft without any problems so far...touch wood! The trick is to suspend the model away from the sides/top/bottom of the box its in. I made the boxes out of MDF and the front and rear sections are held in suspension using polystyrene packing.....if its not suspended then vibrations during transportation can damage the model. When the sides and top of the box is screwed down the polystyrene clamps the model in position.....well that's the plan! Here are a few photos of the boxes to give you an idea and also to show some of you that might want to try it with one of your models one day...if you haven't already........ Here is the front section placed in the box.......... This next photo shows the side screwed on and the polystyrene clamping the model in place........ I placed some bubble wrap over the top of the fuselage and then screwed the lid on...... Here 's the rear section in the second box...packed the same way..... All I had to do then is find a big enough suitcase to place these boxes in........ That's it really!......just got to hope and pray that the baggage handlers don't kick the bag about too much!.....(I do know how they treat baggage as I worked Airside at Gatwick Airport many years ago and I'm guessing they haven't changed!!).....forgot to mention....never put fragile stickers on the case....red flag to a bull! So there you go! I promise this is the last of the B17G "Fuddy Duddy" story here!..........except to say that I am really really pleased that one of the editors of the FLYPAST magazine saw my model on my Scratch built models facebook page .........https://www.facebook.com/martinfostersscratchbuiltmodels..... and asked if they could do a piece on it in their January 2022 issue!...of course I was delighted and said yes......its out in the shops now! Thanks once again for those of you that followed this build ....and I'll see you on here real soon as I have started another project....a whole lot smaller than this one was!! All the best and Happy Xmas and New Year to you all! Fozzy 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 I did see it in the magazine - good size spread that showed the model nicely. Just thinking, if you are coming back to the UK next week and not going to the US until February, you have time for a UK tour!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Congrats on the magazine recognition Fozzy, well deserved too. Good luck for the journey and please have a great Christmas, after taking us on a fabled journey you deserve a good one mate. Right that is me sold on watching for the next Fozzy build fest. Merry Christmas everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Fozzy, that is awesome news! I'm going to have to buy that mag now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Awesome indeed. Fame at last too. Well done, Fozzy. Well deserved too. Enjoy your time here and have a great Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 Good afternoon everyone! I thought I would up date the story of my B17G with photos of the day that I handed it over to The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum in Carlsbad California. Here are a couple of photos of the Museum....... I was worried that the my model would be damaged on the long flight....considering that I packed it in a suitcase for the hold of the aircraft!....but you know, even though there was a bit of damage to the rear of the first section ( the ball turret hanging mechanism came away from the fuselage ceiling and broke in a few places)....it really wasn't a huge issue!....I spent the day before I went to the Museum repairing the damage in my Wife's Nephew's garage! So I am now confident that if I ever have to ship models abroad again I will pack them the same way! The next day I loaded the boxed B17G into the back of the Cherokee and drove the hour and half from Warner Springs to Carlsbad and to the Museum in California. A little bit of pressure now as I had the Curator and staff watching me as I un screwed the lids off the packing boxes to reveal the model.....phew!....no more damage! I spent the next hour placing all the parts onto the fuselage....tail fin/doors/real wheel/bomb bay doors etc etc....whilst the Curator prepared an area for photographing..... Once I had put it all together, I transferred the Fortress to the table for photographing and discussed how the model was going to be displayed....... The curator had a great idea of tilting the fuselage towards the on looker and also placing the fuselage ends towards the front so that you can see up into the fuselages... .....then a photo of yours truly for the website!!....... and finally, me signing over my model! I was then shown the cabinet where the model would be finally displayed!....I was so pleased as the cabinet was literally at the entrance to the Museum opposite the reception .....couldn't have asked for a better spot!! I then went home to let the Museum set the model in the display case and returned 1 week later to have a look at what they had done. I have to say I was over the moon with the display and I thought my model looked fantastic under the bright lights!...they added small touches like having a few photos of the interior on display and placed the magazine article from Flypast beside it.....I was so chuffed I have to say! Here are a few photos ....... So this finally brings an end to the journey that my Scratch built B17G "Fuddy Duddy" and I have been on!..... Although I felt a pang of loss when I drove away from the Museum I was also very happy that it was in such a marvellous prestige Museum for ever more! Thanks once again for looking in! Fozzy 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Great to see it in its final resting place Fozzy. It looks splendid sitting in its case. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 She looks fabulous in her final home, well worth all the effort to get this done. The only small issue I might have would be in the wording on the display card, and move "Fuddy Duddy" to the end, after the "B17 Flying Fortress" bit, and not put it in the middle. That however, is minor and nothing to do with the quality of workmanship. Full credit for a fantastic build! Ian PS Nice to put a face to the name too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Nice to see her in her new home. That museum is going on my bucket list now, some very impressive looking pieces of work there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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