Popular Post Fozzy Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) Hi everyone The B-17 Flying Fortress, “Fuddy Duddy,” was used as a VIP transport in the Pacific at the end of World War II. It once carried General Dwight D. Eisenhower who later became the 34th President of the United States. In civilian life, it worked as a fire bomber and was occasionally used for motion picture filming, flying on screen in movies such as the 1962 Steve McQueen movie, “The War Lover” and the 1970 blockbuster, “Tora Tora Tora.” Here then is my replication of the fuselage and all the internal detail of the WarBird "Fuddy Duddy" B17G which is at present stationed at The Lyon Air Museum in California. I built it to 1:20 scale and from nose to tail the model measures out at 3 feet 8 inches! ...right from the start I had no intention of building the wings for this model as I wanted to concentrate on the internal detail of all the crew areas. The fuselage was constructed out of balsa wood and plastic and all the internal and external detail was built from plastic card ,wire,card ,aluminium sheets,paper and anything lying around that was useful! I designed the top part of the fuselage as a cutaway so the detail can be seen. No CAD programmes were used to build any part of this model. This project has been a big part of my life as it took me 10 years to complete!....I hope you like the photos! Thank you for taking a look! Cheers Fozzy Edited November 1, 2021 by Fozzy 97 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 So glad you got there in the end! A magnificent piece of sweat and hard work, a true scratchbuild in the highest tradition. I know you had your fair share of helpers, supporters and occasional detractors during the long build, but this is surely a solo effort and something to be very proud of 👍 Alan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 That’s impressive!!!! Great job Fozzy Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Amazing,absolutely amazing job... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Congratulations! I had been following your WIP thread with amazement. The result is more than stunning, the best modelling I have seen to date. Thank you for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Magnificent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I have had the pleasure of following this build from the beginning and can't believe it is over - it feels like my first born child is leaving home! The level of detail is frankly amazing. I am only sorry I won't be able to see it before it goes to the US but at least plenty of others will be able to admire it. I hope I have helped with my encouragement over the years and can't wait to see what comes next - 1/20 V-bomber, anyone?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Incredible! I wouldn‘t have thought that this is possible. A wonderful piece of reality modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Your work is truly incredible! You've done what most of us, I suspect, will only dream about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake122 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 This leaves me speechless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Outstanding labour of love! Quite incredible attention to detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 That is out of this world !! You must be so proud of the result i know i would be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Fantastic! That cockpit shot looks like you can just step right into the front office. Beautiful work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moskiman Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 That's just a remarkable piece of work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 That is a magnificent effort. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 It's absolutely true to say that this magnificent build has held my attention from the very first post you made. I can't praise it enough. Really, really, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Without doubt you sir are the GOAT!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harmsworth Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 That is wonderful, museum quality work. Where will you display it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I am lost for words. Incredible work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Is it realy ten years? Only seems yesterday you were building the Lysander. Absolutely stunning build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 That is on another level completely. Absolutely stunning work.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Mark Harmsworth said: That is wonderful, museum quality work. Where will you display it? Thanks!.......It will be going into The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum in Carlsbad ,California...https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com/ 1 hour ago, John_W said: Is it realy ten years? Only seems yesterday you were building the Lysander. Absolutely stunning build. Yes ...11 years ago I put the Lysander on RFI!...Time flies!......funnily enough I just recently packed it to take it back to UK! Thank you every one for all your great comments!...appreciate it!🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Inspiring work, and an absolute mammoth task. It’s been great seeing the stages of this develop. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 It was a joy and a pleasure to follow this build, even if I came in toward the end, and the final result is simply outstanding. Bravo, sir, bravo!!! 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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