diamond9 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hello I shall be doing this big bird, with some extra goodies. I will be using the verlinden update set, paragon crew doors So far I've cut the doors and bomb bay doors out and I'm waiting at the start line for the off ! Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrovski Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'll be following this with a keen interest buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 was gonna see if you wanted to sell it gary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I was considering selling it chris but I thought this group build would be an ideal excuse to get on with it. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 answer the phone mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I've also primed a few bits. You can see the etched bomb bay doors at the top. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrovski Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Good start mate. I've googled B17 Thunderbird lots of reference there. Keep going with the pics too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 just having a little practice , trying to make plastic look like wood. I dont think it looks too bad. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrovski Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You bugger that looks real! I've just gone out to buy some balsa for mine. My profile guage came today too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hi Gary and welcome to the GB Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F111Fan Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Nice, a big Monogram "Heavy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Progress so far. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrovski Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Progress so far. Gary... Thats coming along nicely buddy. See what you were saying last night about the bulkhead detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Nice, these are BIG models, if my childhood memory serves... You've probably seen this, but here is a link to a little website devoted to the B-17G 'Thunderbird'. B-17G Thunderbird Pictures Some nice pics of the aircraft that might come in handy for the camo and painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Cheers for the link. Does anyone know the colour of the curtain that leads into the Navigator/ bomb aimer's nose section ?. Can't seem to find any pics of it. I'm guessing a buff/olive drab colour wouldn't be too far out. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrovski Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Cheers for the link.Does anyone know the colour of the curtain that leads into the Navigator/ bomb aimer's nose section ?. Can't seem to find any pics of it. I'm guessing a buff/olive drab colour wouldn't be too far out. Gary... Hang on buddy I have a reference pic with your name on it LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrovski Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hang on buddy I have a reference pic with your name on it LOL!! Here you go. You can see what looks to be a padded cover thats been pulled asside: HTH mate Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Pete, that's a cracker mate ! 10/10 for effort Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Pete forgot to say, get yourself down to w h smiths buddy and pick up the latest aviation classics magazine it's the B17. It's £6.99 . Guess what's on the cover ? Thunderbird Gary... Turns out it's not the latest copy, just a lucky find by me ! Edited June 2, 2011 by diamond9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Cockpit sidewalls done. Model master olive drab for the base colour and vallejo for the detail. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrovski Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Nice one mate. The Revell kit comes with nothing like that you deffo picked the right one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 A little bit more detail painting and some spare decals to busy up the area. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Some more done this evening. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Nice one Mr Wells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Cheers chris I'm really enjoying this one Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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