Newbie(kinda) Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 What they all said. Bl**dy brilliant. Brings back so many memories. Mine was painted overall gloss silver (obviously!) and I recall doing the wing chevrons in a peculiar, homemade purple mix; God knows why! But happy days... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Newbie(kinda) said: What they all said. Bl**dy brilliant. Brings back so many memories. Mine was painted overall gloss silver (obviously!) and I recall doing the wing chevrons in a peculiar, homemade purple mix; God knows why! But happy days... I think you did it purple because that was what the instructions in that wonderful, old kit stated, Michael 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 03/08/2020 at 04:16, kapam said: I remember receiving this kit when I was a lad - must've been a Christmas or Birthday gift; I don't remember which. The box art was definitely a prime attraction and Airfix were hardly surpassed (at the time) for inspiring the dreams of young modellers. I particularly remember the retractable undercarriage which seemed an important feature to me as a kid. Your build turned out a thousand times better than mine did, although I wasn't as fussy (or skilled) then as I am now! Thanks heaps for this stroll along memory lane. Really pleased you liked it, its amazing the memories a kit rekindles even after all these years. You are a man after my own heart, I built this so the undercarriage retracts, all turrets turn and guns remain moveable and of course free spinning props ! cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Burns Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 19:04, RJ-WobblyHands said: That is cracking , a superb build !! brings back memories of humbrol cement all over the paws and parents reminding me that scalpels are sharp - i think the interior of mine built in the 70's had dried blood in it !! Need to get the work , life, modelling balance back !! - only finished 2 models this year , I missed this GB unfortunately So true, a superb build had to do a double take at the inflight photo! As a kid i built a lot but dont remember having this one on the roof. After watching "The War Lover" last week I looked at the B 17 kits again. Now I want it to be a birthday to justify it, anyone's will do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 23:03, Newbie(kinda) said: What they all said. Bl**dy brilliant. Brings back so many memories. Mine was painted overall gloss silver (obviously!) and I recall doing the wing chevrons in a peculiar, homemade purple mix; God knows why! But happy days... The instructions tell you to paint them Violet, just as @Michael51said, i even looked for that paint colour before i found the photo which shows they are actually blue ! Cant think where else i will get a chance to use my violet paint now ! Any suggestions ? cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hi Pat. Hope you are keeping well. WOW! That is a fantastic looking B-17!! Awesome modelling! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 03/08/2020 at 22:46, IanC said: Superb. And I had that poster of the real B-17 on my wall at university - next to the Smith's 'Meat is Murder' and Joy Division. It confused a few people. But perhaps a bit more original than the tennis girl scratching her bum... Joy Division.. "Unknown Pleasures" and "Closer" Landmark albums... Wasn't the Tennis ' girl' actually..erm... a 'geezer'? i'm sure i read that somewhere? lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Great job Pat you don't see many folk tackling this kit so top mark's for this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 03/08/2020 at 22:46, IanC said: Superb. And I had that poster of the real B-17 on my wall at university - next to the Smith's 'Meat is Murder' and Joy Division. It confused a few people. But perhaps a bit more original than the tennis girl scratching her bum... The posters I had that i remember was an Esso Petrol Tiger in your tank one and of course Charlies Angels. Now to start a discussion, which one was your favourite ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Charlie's Angels... clearly up to a point hen entering my cruel world Emo sequence phase.. Joy Division! There was a Sun Headline once.. Spice Girls Made My Son Walk! ... think there was a typo there lol... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Nostalgia on tap - what a great thread. This kit was first released by Airfix in 1962 and I had one for Christmas that year, which was subsequently built by my Dad, who did an excellent job. Great to see this built again and the Airfix tooling still holds up well after all these years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 06/08/2020 at 19:04, RJ-WobblyHands said: That is cracking , a superb build !! brings back memories of humbrol cement all over the paws and parents reminding me that scalpels are sharp - i think the interior of mine built in the 70's had dried blood in it !! Need to get the work , life, modelling balance back !! - only finished 2 models this year , I missed this GB unfortunately Hi @RJ-WobblyHands It's a new year so let's hope you can finish many more builds this year. Good luck Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 This really is a trip down memory lane...first kit I built, or watched my dad build, in a caravan in Argyll when I was 7. Superglue was his weapon of choice. I learned a lot about swearing that day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Bangseat said: This really is a trip down memory lane...first kit I built, or watched my dad build, in a caravan in Argyll when I was 7. Superglue was his weapon of choice. I learned a lot about swearing that day. Hi @Bangseat As I'm up in Oban do you mind me asking where you were in Argyll ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Lovely build Pat. Much better than my effort in about 1970 ish, or whenever. Never even knew about the faded colours on the wing back then. Edited January 20, 2021 by ColinChipmunkfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 6 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Hi @Bangseat As I'm up in Oban do you mind me asking where you were in Argyll ? Cheers Pat Castle Sween caravan park, on Loch Sween 30 mins from Lochgilphead. Oban eh, the metropolis! Seriously, you're in a lovely part of the world. I now live in Bedford! Harry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 8/3/2020 at 12:01 AM, JOCKNEY said: with Germans attacking from one side and Japanese from the other. ...and historical accuracy be damned! I like your style! Lovely build that. I have an itch to do a heavy, and a B-17 is quite appealing. I've been looking at Revell, Airfix and Hasegawa. I believe there's a new tool Airfix that's decent... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Like seeing an old friend, i built this kit so many times over the years .You have made a fantastic model looks great, realy enjoyed your building it ,hope you are out of the spare bedroom now 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Absolutely beautiful result on this vintage kit. Very well done!🤩🤩🤩🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Hi Pat, glad some good soul brought your B-17 back to the forefront, as it is truly a beautiful build. JR Edited January 20, 2021 by jean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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