Notty Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) This is my second build of this magnificent kit of my one of my favourite Boeings. Extras included Master metal MG barrels, Yahu instrument panel, HGW fabric seatbelts, Master Details nose turret zip inserts, nose defrost pipe, control columns. Kits world decals. I did a build video series on YT if anyone's interested https://youtu.be/m-ncuQwvgcI Displayed with her sister ship "a bit o'lace" which I did earlier this year and motorised, but this one is just static. I just had to have a metal one and an OD one, but that's me done for big bombers now as have no more room (this is the only kit I know of supplied with these ingenious wall mounts). I know there's a nasty gap from the top section, but I am living with it as I value being able to pop the top off and look at the inside. Normally that kind of work is lost forever. Thanks for looking. Edited August 19, 2021 by Notty More photos 56 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Very nice indeed mate,.... and you are a brave man hanging those there!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 That's truly incredible work you've done. I'm especially impressed with the interior detail and painting. The cockpit is outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Wow! That is absolutely brilliant! The ability to lift the top off the fuselage is an excellent feature - especially in this scale! I'm inspired to dig out my Hasegawa (1/72) kit - particularly since I bought Lil' Patches decals for it, like yourself. Of note (to me) is that your build has the later-style Cheyenne rear turret. I have seen varying references - some showing the earlier type and others the Cheyenne, so perhaps either is valid. My kit has a Cheyenne turret, so your model is added comfort on the issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Magnificent modelling- the close up photography shows how much attention to detail you have put in and the the quality of the painting. Well done sir!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 WOW. Fantastic builds. Thanks for showing them. /Bosse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Absolutely love both of your models, exemplary build and finish, a joy to look at, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano353 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Those two are great models I especially like the bare metal finish, the weathering is brilliant on both. Is the wooden interior actual wood or is that your painting? It looks like wood so I'm just asking. Thanks for sharing these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Beautiful builds both of them - wish I had the room for just one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Great models, really look fantastic. Now how did you manage to hang them on the wall like that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notty Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 5 hours ago, kapam said: Wow! That is absolutely brilliant! The ability to lift the top off the fuselage is an excellent feature - especially in this scale! I'm inspired to dig out my Hasegawa (1/72) kit - particularly since I bought Lil' Patches decals for it, like yourself. Of note (to me) is that your build has the later-style Cheyenne rear turret. I have seen varying references - some showing the earlier type and others the Cheyenne, so perhaps either is valid. My kit has a Cheyenne turret, so your model is added comfort on the issue. Thank you very much. I’m afraid I’m not much of a stickler for accuracy so I have no idea if the turret is accurate, sorry! 9 hours ago, tonyot said: Very nice indeed mate,.... and you are a brave man hanging those there!! 31 minutes ago, GRK said: Great models, really look fantastic. Now how did you manage to hang them on the wall like that? thanks guys. This is the only kit I know of which comes with an ingenious wall mount. Believe it or not it’s held with one small screw. Engineering force/stress analysis at its finest, it’s rock solid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notty Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 2 hours ago, petetasker said: Beautiful builds both of them - wish I had the room for just one! Thank you. If you have any spare wall space, this kit comes with a very well designed wall mount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herrick Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 What an excellent pair of birds! And your photography is just as good. Truly impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Beautiful work on both of those! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Superb! The ally finish is out bloody standing! TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Wow , i dont think i have ever seen B17s as good as these , fantastic just fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notty Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Deano353 said: Those two are great models I especially like the bare metal finish, the weathering is brilliant on both. Is the wooden interior actual wood or is that your painting? It looks like wood so I'm just asking. Thanks for sharing these. Thanks very much. No it’s not wood it’s a base of Tamiya buff then 2 shades of brown oils on top with a coarse brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Boy - what monsters! Absolutely fantastic builds in every respect. Your models tell a lot about the Fortress that is usually hidden. Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Those are outstanding models! Truly exceptional examples!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Whoa! Huge display of skills there. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 A true workof art. Especially when presented as a pair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Fantastic, both of them. So much detail, it'd take me years to finish each one......I don't think I'd have your level of patience. Well done Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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