Popular Post woody37 Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 This got done a while back but I never got round to posting on here so thought i'd share it whilst uploading the pics to Flickr. A lovely kit to build. The gun barrels are oversize so replaced them with some resin ones, but apart from that, OOB. Thanks for looking. EDIT: The paint was MRP super Silver sprayed over their black primer. This stuff sprays beautifully. A few panel variations were achieved by adding a few drops of other colours in there such as MRP Duraluminium. 147 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Superb finish, what did you use? Alclad? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Another stunner. Do I detect a theme going on here?🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Fabulous Fortress, great build ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Another excellent build Neil, always liked the B17, mainly because I like that they can be depicted in a heavy weathered use and some had colourful markings, I’m also intrigued to what paint you used for the silver. Did the model cost you £5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Stunning! Lovely, natural looking finish. I regularly drive past Eye and the base is one of the more complete - lots of industry and the like going on there and many of the original runways and hangars remain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 That’s an absolute stunner, love love love it!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russmeister 101 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Great finish!!! Love me some dirty B-17 action Bravo that man!! 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Massive thumbs up. Lovely. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete F Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Excellent paint job - as asked above - I am curious as to what you used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 That is a real beauty Neil, I love the natural metal finish. Every model you build seems to go to another level! (£5 with breakfast, I read somewhere what that meant, Naughty! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 The metal is beautiful and the rivets really add to the overall effect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 A bit smaller than your usual fayre Neil!!! Looks absolutely stunning, a great metail finish too, wow. Cracking work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Fantastic work Woody! I plan to finish my kit in this scheme when I get around to building it. As as others have said above I also drive past Eye now and then and it is still fairly complete. Love the nmf, which paints did you use? James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Stunning!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Lovely lovely paintwork. Your weathering and exhaust staining is really well done. SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Fantastic finish. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 12:57 PM, Pete Robin said: Massive thumbs up. Lovely. Regards Pete Agree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Beautiful B17 Neil. On 8/13/2022 at 1:00 PM, tomprobert said: Stunning! Lovely, natural looking finish. Wot Tom said. I’ll stick my neck out and say you worked your usual magic with pastels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix673 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Really, really nice....well done!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 This is absolutely gorgeous. Who can resist a B-17, particularly one with naughty nose art? Not I! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 10:32 AM, Armchair said: Superb finish, what did you use? Alclad? On 8/13/2022 at 10:50 AM, cngaero said: Another stunner. Do I detect a theme going on here?🙂 Ha ha, coincidence, but yes, definitely a silver theme! On 8/13/2022 at 11:04 AM, kev67 said: Another excellent build Neil, always liked the B17, mainly because I like that they can be depicted in a heavy weathered use and some had colourful markings, I’m also intrigued to what paint you used for the silver. Did the model cost you £5 On 8/13/2022 at 1:00 PM, tomprobert said: Stunning! Lovely, natural looking finish. I regularly drive past Eye and the base is one of the more complete - lots of industry and the like going on there and many of the original runways and hangars remain. I'd love to get over that neck of the woods more Tom, really enjoyed our recent trip to meet Jim with some of the other crew. On 8/13/2022 at 8:13 PM, Pete F said: Excellent paint job - as asked above - I am curious as to what you used. On 8/13/2022 at 10:02 PM, Viking said: That is a real beauty Neil, I love the natural metal finish. Every model you build seems to go to another level! (£5 with breakfast, I read somewhere what that meant, Naughty! Cheers John I believe you're right John, something about the local attractions! On 8/14/2022 at 9:05 AM, franky boy said: Fantastic work Woody! I plan to finish my kit in this scheme when I get around to building it. As as others have said above I also drive past Eye now and then and it is still fairly complete. Love the nmf, which paints did you use? James Thanks for the kind comments guys. I forgot to add that the silver is MRP Super silver with a few minor shade changes by adding a few drops of other colours into it. The panel lines are emphasised with a panel wash and some soft pastel worked into the areas that got dirtied most. I think I may of used a bit of oil paint too. Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 This is another beauty too Neil, you've really got the NM finishes down to a fine art. 👍 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Superb B-17G Neil. Hope to get mine looking that good one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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