Grandboof Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Well done . Looking forward to the next addition to the fleet Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) Hello Grandboof, Thanks for watching. And you would not have to wait long, because I am still going strong! I do not find it very exciting to dive back into a neglected model. In this case, I was a bit bored with this B17 Airfix. The reasons? Well, I don't really know. But I got back to it, and the fuselage is finally closed! I replaced the observer's bubble with a resin cast that I had made from an Academy model: and I will add the transparent astrodome provided by Academy. Why? Because I am not totally convinced by the shape of the kit piece. You have three interpretations in this picture below, the Academy piece is the smallest. Copyright drawing: B17 in action by Larry Davis, p22; Squadron signal in action n°63, edited in 1984 Here is a graft I did on a Revell kit: Everyone can make up their own mind, I could be wrong, and does it really matter? Regards, Eric-Snafu35 Edited December 12, 2022 by Snafu35 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 15:56, Snafu35 said: Everyone can make up their own mind, I could be wrong, and does it really matter? I'm not sure I can make up my own mind... Odd that the other two are so much bigger (and not like the real thing as far as my mark 1 eyeballs can tell), do they attach differently or something, or are from an earlier iteration of the plane? David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 Hello David, Hasegawa and Academy have the same interpretation of the installation of the astrodome, with a bead around it, as well as the similar diameter. Revell and Airfix offer the same engineering with a large hole to be plugged with the transparent part. But the diameter of the astrodome is much larger, and less blown up. I prefer the version of the first two manufacturers, so I duplicate on the others. But you should know that I do this because I am not sane to begin with! 😋 🤪 I put the nose back in the wings of the B17 Airfix. I think that I will paint them very soon to really feel like I am moving forward. Regards, Eric-Snafu35 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Snafu35 said: But you should know that I do this because I am not sane to begin with! 😋 🤪 I recommend a healthy dose of 1/700 ship building fo' ye. David 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 Hello David, 22 hours ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: I recommend a healthy dose of 1/700 ship building fo' ye. David I have done some, yes-yes! Although decency tells me not to show you anything. Otherwise you could say that the modeller likes to get hurt. Me, especially. I wanted to use a can of Humbrol paint to find the red I had used to decorate my other 91st BG B17. Of course, a gremlins invited itself to the game, and the paint did not flow very well with the airbrush. Swearing and stomping punctuated this beautiful rainy afternoon yesterday (I would not repeat the swearing, I promise Mike! ) I thought that this dilution would drool under the covers. But no! It was the Tamiya tape that tore off the Duraluminium Vallejo metal color layer: I then turned to the Tamiya Buffalo to avoid flying the B17 wing. I must be damned as a user of Humbrol paint at the moment, as I have also had great difficulty in improving the visual appearance of my pre-shading. But I managed to do it, that i's the main thing. On the other hand, representing the burnished metal aspect around the engines was a pleasure, a delight, a bliss... To be continued... Regards, Eric-Snafu35 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 Hello happy modelers, I am happy because I'm starting to clean my work surface well thanks to this group build. I alternate work sites, and I have just finished a truck that I started in June. I had done a master of REO 28-XS for a craftsman who moulds resin models: . This craftsman had given me two copies at an exhibition in Saumur, France. I finished the first one, and lost interest in the second one after I started it. That's how it was set up: I have finished the underside of the frame: Go, to the paint: Great, I finally finished this thing that's been sitting on my desk!: CRYSTAL KLEAR is not yet dry in the headlights! I finished putting some details on the B17 Airfix model: it is ready to paint: I did some sheet metal work to make the small hatch for the rear gunner: This gate is located under the right stabilizer, it is a funny little detail for my B17 collection! I'm putting some on the Buffalo's paint, too: but: I promise to keep my comments to myself! 😇 To be continued, Regards, Eric-Snafu35 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 12/15/2022 at 3:14 PM, Snafu35 said: It was the Tamiya tape that tore off the Duraluminium Vallejo metal color layer: More flak damage ahead? My only suggestion, which you probably know already is to take some of the 'stick' off the masking tape first by sticking it to the back of your hand first Meanwhile it looks like maximum effort on all fronts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Nicely done Eric, I love the beginnings of your Bomb Squadron! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 On 12/20/2022 at 5:59 PM, Mjwomack said: More flak damage ahead? My only suggestion, which you probably know already is to take some of the 'stick' off the masking tape first by sticking it to the back of your hand first Meanwhile it looks like maximum effort on all fronts! I was probably not good at it that day! The last parts of the Buffalo are ready, the final assembly is on the horizon: I have almost finished painting the second B17: I painted some extra panels on the wings with Alclad aluminium. The result looks interesting. I am going back to the workshop, because will I be able to tinker tomorrow, after the meal? Regards, Eric-Snafu35 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 Good morning, I finished my little 1/48th scale Tamiya flying barrel: It is not my best build, but at least I finished it! Will I now be able to finish this B17 Airfix before 31 December? Regards, Eric-Snafu35 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Great loolking Buffalo . Those yellow wings really stand out. Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 Hello, I have not done anything for two days on this B17. It is high time I woke up! Tally Hooooo! I warm up the airbrush for the next step: Regards, Eric-Snafu35 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 That'll be another nice looking Ragged Irregular, Eric! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 Hello VP, Thank you for your message. It should motivate me, as I feel like I have been bitten by a slug today; I am not moving fast.🐌 I also had some bad luck, because I used US Hasegawa decals that have aged very badly; they are falling apart in the water! I am also using Kits World decals, and I will have to paint some black triangles. I do not have any with the right size A. But I do not have to paint the de-icing boots black, because the technique had changed on this block. Well, December 28 is over, only three days left! Regards, Eric-Snafu35 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Eric, I have A LOT of Triangle-A:s I don't need, but I'm afraid they wouldn't get to you in time if I sent them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 Hi VP, Thank you for your suggestion, however I have made covers to paint the letter in the triangle: I was inspired by photographs ( as usual) to represent the oily stains on the wings: I painted them with my airbrush, I do not think that I will add oil paint like the previous one. The Wright Cyclone's ate oil, but I am not going to overload this Flying Fortress. And I will unfortunately not finish it for this year 2022. I glued the wings, and I am not very satisfied with the wing-fuselage junction; a gap remains important, I will fill it with white glue. Let's enjoy the upcoming New Year's Eve, and let's meet again in a few days for the end of this construction.🍾 Regards, Eric-Snafu35 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Lovely work on the staining. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hello people, I have finally finished this B17G Airfix. It is a good thing because I was starting to feel the weariness. Here it is: This picture shows the access gates for the crew: The following photo shows a paint job to represent the dirt on the engine nacelles: Riveting is always visible. Last photo of Madame Shoo Shoo on the tarmac at Bassingbourn: And for fun, a picture of the two flying fortresses that I was able to finish thanks to the emulation of this group build:. I finished the projects I had in progress. ...And I found two more, which I had completely forgotten about! But I'll keep them for the Kuta 2023! 😋 I will keep an eye on your builds, however I am going to get ready to participate in the Salty Sea Dog GB. Thank you for following my adventures, ...And have fun in modelling! Regards, Eric-Snafu35 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice job, the engine weathering is very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice pair, congratulations! V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Congrats! It looks so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Madame Shoo Shoo looks awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Nice works 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Impressive, the sort of build that makes me want to rush out & buy one. 👍 I'm safe though. No money just now & no space to keep it. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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