**** DONE: GB-48 1/72 B-17 Mk.1 - Carrier & Maritime Patrol A/C of WWII

Jeff Hunt · Nov 30, 2020

User Name: Jeff Hunt
Name: Jeff
Category: Intermediate
Scale 1:72
Italeri: B-17 Fortress Mk.1
Out of Box Build

It has been far too long since I joined in one of these group builds. With winter nearly upon us and a bit of an itch to get back to the modelling table I thought I would hop aboard. Not sure which of the three pictured RAF Coastal Command ships I will do but I am leaning towards option B. Pics of parts to follow. I will be taking a good look at what I need to buy to get this plastic out of the box and onto the shelf.

Cheers,

Jeff

rochie · Nov 30, 2020

Hey, great to have you back Jeff :lol:

Wurger · Nov 30, 2020

Crimea_River · Nov 30, 2020

Nice to see you back in. Yes, it's been far too long. I kinda like the white schemes but it's up to you.

Mainly28s · Nov 30, 2020

Nice choice!

SaparotRob · Nov 30, 2020

I am looking forward to checking up on this build. Always been a fan of the shark tails.
I have an Academy B-17 B in my closet. I built their B-17C/D many years ago. I saw this model in a hobby shop in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. I wanted one. I found one here and did my best. Not only did I build the stuff inside the fuselage, I painted it with the actual colors the instructions called for. I was VERY pleased with it.
A former girlfriend didn't feel like helping me move. All I asked her to do was hold the model in her lap while we drove to my new apartment. During the move, contractors smashed it while it was still at the old place. When I know I'll have a safe spot for it I'm giving it a shot. I'm really glad you're doing this plane. I'll be taking notes!

Airframes · Nov 30, 2020

Great to see you back Jeff, and a really fine choice of subject. Don't see many early B-17's, especially RAF examples.

T Bolt · Dec 2, 2020

Good to see you back Jeff. I wonder if that's a re-boxing of the Academy kit. I've built a couple of them and really liked them

fubar57 · Dec 2, 2020

Welcome back Jeff. Looking forward to this, everything looks better with a roundel slapped on it.

SaparotRob Feel free to jump into a GB or Start to Finish, Rob. Lots of great support here

SaparotRob · Dec 2, 2020

I've seen the support and experience you guys give each other. I think I'll start small with that 1/72 Buffalo I have. That Academy Minicraft model will wait until I'm truly ready. It's too special a model for me. Thanks for the encouragement!

SaparotRob · Dec 2, 2020

As long as we're on the topic of shark tail B-17's, does anyone remember a movie with James Garner in the RAF? Very hazy memory from more than 60 years ago. There's a a clip of B-17 MK I (?) in it. Whatever that movie was I thought that bomber was the most beautiful airplane I ever saw. Didn't even know what a Flying Fortress was. Even prettier than a B-52. That's saying something!