Revell 1/48 B-17G "Chow Hound" Group Build.

[Airframes]

You can have my entire supply - it's all it f%$£$ does here - when it's not snowing!

 

[B-17engineer]

Some serious doubts about finishing.......

Had to 're-open' the fuelage halves. Put two windows that fell out in. re adjusted parts. Letting that dry and maybe can try again.

Hopefully it make for a better fit though.

Will post pics when/if I get the opportunity.

 

[ian lanc]

Looking good with the B17. I did the same model a while back, if theres any interest for you have a look at the link scrowl down the page a bit and theres a few pages of the build.....

The Unofficial Airfix Modellers' Forum :: View topic - ianlanc's workbench/tray, vac form 1/48th Whitley build.

 

[B-17engineer]

Sweet Ian, thanks for sharing!

 

[dirkpitt289]

Ian, that was a great build and a nice personal thread

 

[B-17engineer]

I resealed the plane. Still have to make a MG barrel from sprue. Tonight I don't have much so may get some pictures.

 

[ian lanc]

I resealed the plane. Still have to make a MG barrel from sprue. Tonight I don't have much so may get some pictures.

Whats that ? you broken a gun ?? i have one spare

ian.

 

[B-17engineer]

Yes, I broke a gun, how dumb of me

 

[B-17engineer]

Ok...

Pic 1: Landing gear.

Pic 2: The B-17 after it was closed a SECOND time. I reopened it. To get the two windows in and check fitting.

Pic 3: Windows back in place.

 

[B-17engineer]

Clear parts are gonna be a pain in my a$$

 

[dirkpitt289]

Looking good Harrison

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks.

 

[Crimea_River]

Clear parts are gonna be a pain in my a$$

Right. So the reason you left them out was because...?

Looking good though!

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks but, don't know what your talking about. I put all the ones in that are suppose to be put in before assembly. These two windows fell out of the already sealed B-17 when it fell off the bench. Fitting issues caused me to open her so I got to put the windows in, refit her, and now is back to where she was before the fitting issue.

 

[rochie]

looks good Harrison !

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks Karl!

 

[B-17engineer]

I'm probably putting the windows on last......so what is next....? Mask them off.....and I guess I can paint it??

 

[B-17engineer]

Ehhh well, ran outta CA glue so just used Styrene cement with a nozzle.


Added engines, Top turret, waist guns, rear window.

 

[dirkpitt289]

Looking good Harrison.

 

[B-17engineer]

thanks