A Group of Gals - Two Revell B-17Gs and a Hasey Friend

[VT Red Sox Fan]

CedB, coming along nicely--believe @bbudde is correct about the Mickey radome--my understanding is that this early bomb aiming radar was used with limited success in bad weather by USAAF crews.  Some google search links from previous research are listed below. Your build is looking fantastic... best, Erwin 

 

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1519684/blind-bombing-mickey/

http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=32120&start=30

Edited April 19, 2021 by VT Red Sox Fan

[CedB]

On 18/04/2021 at 11:16, The Spadgent said:

I’m going to be wrong but does that mean either fit this (61) part or the ball turret? Maybe this part is for neither of the schemes in this boxing so use the turret? 
 

Lovely fettling by the way. 🙌

 

Johnny

Yep, that's it Johnny

No ball turrets? Who wants that??

 

22 hours ago, AliGauld said:

Now where would the fun be in that. .

 

Both look seriously good to me.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Quite right Ali, reading ahead is for wimps (or clever people!)

 

15 hours ago, Cookenbacher said:

That kind of looks like a radar dome Ced. Did Revell produce a 'Pathfinder' version of this kit?

https://standwheretheyfought.jimdofree.com/b-17-flying-fortress-crash-in-trimbach-switzerland-february-27-1945-then-and-now/

 

Ah, thanks Cookie

RADAR guided bombs? Cool.

 

15 hours ago, Navy Bird said:

Looking really smart so far Ced! I never knew a B-17 interior had so much wood. It's amazing what I learn on this forum. The wood grain you achieved is just right for 1:72, kudos on that.  

 

Cheers,

Bill

Thanks Bill  

Me neither - I guess if it works…

 

15 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said:

Well that's me worn out after a five page catch up. Slow down that chap!

I've learnt things here and been impressed by other things so a result in my book.

What's better than a B-17? Two B-17's! I love them. I shall pop by again.

Thanks Pete

 

15 hours ago, bbudde said:

As above Ced this looks like mickey radome. Long ago Paragon did resin conversion in different scales for the older kits.  I also didn't know that they did a pathfinder version with the kitts. Btw nice work on the interieur.

Cheers

Thanks Ben

 

12 hours ago, Fritag said:

 

In a moment of work-avoiding google-mapping last week, I worked out that I used to live just 500m off-of the threshold of runway 19 at RAF Attlebridge back in the 90’s. If your Grandfather could tolerate warm beer he probably drank in the village inn, the Parson Woodforde at Weston Longville - it’d have been the closest pub to the base.  

Wow, more memories, thanks Steve  

 

11 hours ago, VT Red Sox Fan said:

CedB, coming along nicely--believe @bbudde is correct about the Mickey radome--my understanding is that this early bomb aiming radar was used with limited success in bad weather by USAAF crews.  Some google search links from previous research are listed below. Your build is looking fantastic... best, Erwin 

 

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1519684/blind-bombing-mickey/

http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=32120&start=30

Thanks Erwin  

They've some a long way since those early days eh?

 

 

This morning?

 

 

Ditto.

 

In a rare case of planning I'm going to look ahead and spray some aluminium…

[Navy Bird]

2 hours ago, CedB said:

In a rare case of planning I'm going to look ahead and spray some aluminium…

 

Be careful with that planning stuff - you never know where it might lead you.

 

Cheers,

Bill

[CedB]

3 hours ago, Navy Bird said:

Be careful with that planning stuff - you never know where it might lead you.

 

Cheers,

Bill

Thanks Bill - I don't think it'll be a habit!

 

 

Now a pile of plastic with some aluminium bits:

 

 

I'm expecting to have to detail the assemblies so just a 'base coat'.

One tip: make sure you keep your guide away from the spray:

 

[hendie]

I think when they mention "paint internals" they don't mean on the paper Ced.

 

you did wear a mask though, didn't you?  Got to follow those instructions to the letter

[Pete in Lincs]

1 hour ago, hendie said:

you did wear a mask though, didn't you?

🤿

[The Spadgent]

11 hours ago, CedB said:

 

 

This is fantastic. The nose seats look brilliant. 🙌

 

Johnny

[Cookenbacher]

The interior is stunning Ced, glad we have this WIP to admire it before it's closed up.

 

On 4/18/2021 at 3:18 PM, Fritag said:

In a moment of work-avoiding google-mapping last week, I worked out that I used to live just 500m off-of the threshold of runway 19 at RAF Attlebridge back in the 90’s. If your Grandfather could tolerate warm beer he probably drank in the village inn, the Parson Woodforde at Weston Longville - it’d have been the closest pub to the base.

I'm sure Grandpa Harry spent some time at the Parson Woodforde then! Great story, thanks Steve.

[Fritag]

Sorry for the thread drift Ced;

 

5 hours ago, Cookenbacher said:

I'm sure Grandpa Harry spent some time at the Parson Woodforde then!

 

It’s website says it has a little area of the bar dedicated to the memory of the WW2 aircrew

 

Parson Woodforde - B24 photos

 

 

[Spookytooth]

Carry on Ced, you are doing  fine job there.

Still lots of parts to sand , prime paint stick etc.

 

Simon.

[CedB]

On 19/04/2021 at 17:50, hendie said:

I think when they mention "paint internals" they don't mean on the paper Ced.

 

you did wear a mask though, didn't you?  Got to follow those instructions to the letter

On 19/04/2021 at 19:20, Pete in Lincs said:

🤿

Thanks hendie and Pete

I didn't wear a mask (or a snorkel), as usual, but I did have the booth exhaust out of the window for the first time this year!

 

On 19/04/2021 at 22:51, The Spadgent said:

This is fantastic. The nose seats look brilliant. 🙌

 

Johnny

Thanks Johnny  

Worth it, even if it'll never be seen again…

 

On 20/04/2021 at 02:37, Cookenbacher said:

The interior is stunning Ced, glad we have this WIP to admire it before it's closed up.

 

I'm sure Grandpa Harry spent some time at the Parson Woodforde then! Great story, thanks Steve.

Thanks Cookie

Aha! I hope Grandpa got converted to warm beer!

 

On 20/04/2021 at 08:10, Fritag said:

Sorry for the thread drift Ced;

 

 

It’s website says it has a little area of the bar dedicated to the memory of the WW2 aircrew

 

Parson Woodforde - B24 photos

 

No need, ever, to apologise for thread drifts in my builds Steve - I love 'em  

Looks like a nice pub too - perhaps some of the boys can stay there when delivering the completed models.

 

On 20/04/2021 at 12:01, Spookytooth said:

Carry on Ced, you are doing  fine job there.

Still lots of parts to sand , prime paint stick etc.

 

Simon.

Thanks Simon  

Hopefully the sanding will be finished soon, ish.

[CedB]

More wood:

 

 

And brass for the cartridge shells. 

What do you mean you can't see it? Took me ages…

 

Brass on the tail gun cartridges too, and some leather on the saddle:

 

 

Gunmetal. Lots of it:

 

 

All AK paste, of course.

If you want an even finish you can thin this with white spirit and get a nice paint-like consistency:

 

 

…but hey, does it cover!

 

Around the windows.

They 'click' nicely into place so thinned Canopy glue was wicked into the gaps:

 

 

Waist guns assembled. I decided that the belts probably wouldn't bend much so I stuck those in first:

 

 

I put a dob of Gator's Grip on the mount (dries clear - they're in the window), positioned the gun in the hole and wiggled it until it met the belt, then applied a dot of Contacta to, hopefully, glue the belt to the gun:

 

 

 

Ish.

 

Of course the results will be there for all to see, as will the detailing on the radio room:

 

 

 

Ball turrets next.

With that and all the mention of wood, I'm surprised my inner Finbarr is behaving itself.

I'm obviously not feeling myself lately.

Must get a grip.

 

 

Fnaar, snurf, yurkk yurkk!

[giemme]

Lovely detail painting, Ced  

 

It will all be out of sight, but we'll all know it's there  

 

Ciao

[KingTiger435]

Brilliant stuff Ced, looking forward to seeing these done.

[AliGauld]

Sterling stuff, Sir.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Brandy]

3 hours ago, CedB said:

I'm obviously not feeling myself lately.

Must get a grip.

 

3 hours ago, giemme said:

It will all be out of sight, but we'll all know it's there

Ooh er misses! Hopefully it will stay out of sight!

Nice job on the internals though Ced. I'll have to look that pub up next time I'm home.

 

Ian

[Pete in Lincs]

5 hours ago, CedB said:

but I did have the booth exhaust out of the window for the first time this year!

I'll save the F'nar until later. But I will add a Kenneth Williams like, 'Oooh, fancy. Well, it's been so cold innit?'

[rob85]

Those internals are looking fantastic Ced! Loving the ammo belts to the guns, you could say you have given this the ‘whole 9 yards’ 😃.

 

Rob

[Thom216]

Not out of mind! Some great detail work.

[tomprobert]

Great looking interiors, Ced - as others have said it's a shame to hide all that lovely detail. 

 

When it comes to the ball turret, don't forget to remove the ammunition cans!

 

Tom

[CedB]

On 21/04/2021 at 14:42, giemme said:

Lovely detail painting, Ced  

 

It will all be out of sight, but we'll all know it's there  

 

Ciao

Thanks Giorgio - and I have the pictures!

 

On 21/04/2021 at 14:53, KingTiger435 said:

Brilliant stuff Ced, looking forward to seeing these done.

Thanks KT

 

On 21/04/2021 at 15:28, AliGauld said:

Sterling stuff, Sir.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Cheers Ali

 

On 21/04/2021 at 18:32, Brandy said:

 

Ooh er misses! Hopefully it will stay out of sight!

Nice job on the internals though Ced. I'll have to look that pub up next time I'm home.

 

Ian

On 21/04/2021 at 19:39, Pete in Lincs said:

I'll save the F'nar until later. But I will add a Kenneth Williams like, 'Oooh, fancy. Well, it's been so cold innit?'

Thanks Ian and Pete - I'll look out for the fnaar!

 

On 21/04/2021 at 21:41, rob85 said:

Those internals are looking fantastic Ced! Loving the ammo belts to the guns, you could say you have given this the ‘whole 9 yards’ 😃.

 

Rob

Thanks Rob.

Ah, the origin of that weird phrase eh? Nine yards in the ammo belt isn't it?  

 

On 22/04/2021 at 02:54, Thom216 said:

Not out of mind! Some great detail work.

Thanks Thom

 

On 22/04/2021 at 10:16, tomprobert said:

Great looking interiors, Ced - as others have said it's a shame to hide all that lovely detail. 

 

When it comes to the ball turret, don't forget to remove the ammunition cans!

 

Tom

Thanks Tom - no ammo boxes, got it!  

 

Nearly there:

 

 

Slow progress in the last few days due to lunches out and, yesterday, our second jabs.

Getting back to normal… ish.

[hendie]

nice pair of... nope, I'm not going to say it.  Nice turrets Ced

[Spookytooth]

12 minutes ago, hendie said:

nice pair of... nope, I'm not going to say it.

Spherical`s ????

 

Simon.

[RichieW]

You've really mastered painting wood effects Ced. I love the B17, my Dad lived near a USAF airbase in WW2 and saw many of them limping home shot to pieces. He idolised the American pilots, mostly because they sometimes gave him chocolate when he followed them around.

[philp]

How did I miss a Ced build x2?  Ok, off to catch up.

 

And that is accomplished.

 

They are coming along nicely Ced but don't forget what Tom said, black rubber matting on the walkways.  You can see it in some of the pics of the bombers.

 

I have been lucky enough to fly on two different Forts.

Shot video the first time.

 

link to the album.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dUyQEvKYKUEWZDqy6

and a link to the album for the 2nd one (Madras Maiden) with a couple of short videos.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/82mV8oDa4juYbNe48

 

These are restorations so not accurate for a WWII build but one of my kits (I have several) will be Aluminum Overcast as when I flew in her.

Edited April 24, 2021 by philp