Spike190

Beautiful build and paintwork Fermis , love it!

Cheers...

Beautiful build and paintwork Fermis , love it!

Cheers...

Wow, look at the use of wood in the ball turret in the above pics---don't see that in planes anymore...

Thanks again all!!!

B-17 Guy

Any chance of sharing the pic of yankee lady all grimy?

No way dude!!! (Jedi hand) You don't wanna see that.

I think,.... well, pretty sure I was mistaken on that one! Went through all the pics I could find, but I know I have another stack of em somewhere. Probably just prove myself wrong if I did find em anyway!!!!

Another truely amazing build from fermis.

Excellent job.

Doc Fermis after witnessing this impeccable build, ( beautiful work BTW ) I feel strongly compelled to agree with B-17 Guy. Especially after seeing what you did with the P-61, that was nothing short of awesome. And this 1/72 B-17 is outta the park for sure.

So I hope you will someday grace us with a 1/48 B-17 build. Oh and yeah I am lookin forward to seeing you operate on those T-6 s. They have em at Michaels now and I have a 50% off coupon

"Sweet Fermis", P-38 I like that.  It has a ring to it.  The name could stick.  But on a more serious note... Sweet Fermis, beautiful work and a nice WIP to give everyone a good look at this new release.  I'd suspect that this contribution to the airport might get you a few more rides on those warbirds. 

The "panel line" debate will go on and on.  So in line with that here's my 2 cents.  Here's a photo of the Memphis Belle at the Museum of the United States Air Force.  It is going a full restoration at the Museum.  You can tour the restoration site and literally immerse yourself in the pieces of this great aircraft.  The "Belle" and the "Swoose" a B-17D are both readily accessible along with dozens of other memorable aircraft and pieces of equipment.  I can't express my feelings adequately about how breathtaking the sight and feel of seeing these fabulous machines in pieces really is.   This site is an once in a lifetime visit for any B-17 lover, or for that matter any aircraft lover.  I'm fortunate enough to live close enough that I can visit every year and watch the restoration progress.  They have said that the 2 B-17's are each 10 year projects, but they are more than halfway complete.  Check out the National Museum of the USAF's site.  These restorations are a modeler's dream!

But anyway the panel lines.  Look at the photo below.  I see rivet lines, nothing recessed or raised.  I'm not so sure that Monogram 1/48 didn't get the look right in the first place.

Just for fun: Ball Turret

Ball Turret Interior

Wing Restoration, You gotta go see this stuff!

Fermis, sorry for the rant. I hope this supports your great work.  Rick

Any chance of sharing the pic of yankee lady all grimy?

HE LIVES!!!!!!!

I love your B-17 and want to MOUNT-N-RIDE her....

Thanks everybody!!!

The panel lines are quite large. Slightly larger than what you get on a Tamiya 1/48 kit! I didn't do a panel wash, figured that would make em really stand out.

B-17 Guy

Can I just point out one thing, I noticed you put exhaust streaks behind each of the four vents on the wings. Those are not exhaust ports, just air vents for the internal space of the wings themselves, so they wouldnt have any streaking coming from them. It's a very common mistake. Dont get me wrong, I'm not trying to take away from your build because it's really a very well executed build, as usual, I just saw that and had to say something.

 That's not supposed to be exhaust, just some grime. I have a few ref pics showing this. I know it's not very common to see it. I even have a pics of "Yankee Lady" with and without that grimy/stained look.

jbrady

Beautiful build... as usual. I'm not really crazy about the engraved panel lines.

Agreed on both counts. Gorgeous build, stunning paint job...but the panel lines (especially around the cockpit) seem overdone. Maybe it's because this is 1/72, and I'm used to 1/48 and 1/32. Hoping my Arado (which finally shipped!) is a bit more restrained in that department.

fermis

Another journey has come to an end!

Here she is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Really great finish !!! i'll steal some idea when i build mine

Can I just point out one thing, I noticed you put exhaust streaks behind each of the four vents on the wings. Those are not exhaust ports, just air vents for the internal space of the wings themselves, so they wouldnt have any streaking coming from them. It's a very common mistake. Dont get me wrong, I'm not trying to take away from your build because it's really a very well executed build, as usual, I just saw that and had to say something.

Another beautiful build Fermis! Since Manny is still missing I'll offer to marry her....

Also, if you don't mind I'd like to steal - um borrow some of your ideas for my B-17 when it gets here.

Excellent Build Fremis .

Regards,  Rick

Awesome build!

Fermis dude. ! Swwaaaeeeeet ! Nice Job ..!

Thanks a lot everybody!

Wingman_kz

All I can say is...

What took so long?

 

 Speed bumps! in the form of a pair of 109s, a dinosaur, and started 4 T-6s! Had a full plate!

If I had another hand, I've give you a third one! Of course, if I had a third hand, I might build faster myself!

All I can say is...

What took so long?

Very nice Fermis. Good to see one built.

Tony

Beautiful build... as usual. I'm not really crazy about the engraved panel lines.

Another amazing model from Fermis!  If you are going to do 1/48 or 1/32, I will definitely follow those builds.

very nice! I can only hope that I can get my kit to look somewhat as good as yours!    

I know at this point it is becoming old hat to hear but man Fermis I stand amazed at the quality of your work. It is almost a shame though that you had to seal it up with all that detail that is inside her.  Great work.

Impeccable work as usual, fermis. Nice touches leaving off the cowl to display the engine and the open pilot's window. I too LOVE the nose art.....

Another journey has come to an end!

Here she is:

 Thanks again everybody!!!

I'll have finish pics up later on tonight, just have a few more little touches left.

B-17 Guy

Well, with some of the scratch building I've seen you pull off, I figured you'd be able to knock it out of the park! Take it as a compliment to your skills.

 It is a huge compliment, my man! , and greatly appreciated.

fermis

B-17 Guy:

Nice work fermis, I still say I'd love to see what you do with a 48th scale fort.

 

 Damnhell MAN!!! The only reason I built this is because you said you wanted to see what I could do with a B-17!  Now it's gotta be 1/48?!!!! DAMMIT!!!!!   

 You'll probably see me do one in 1/32 before I break the 1/48 back out! Started one a while back and restashed it. Just not into it.

Aww shucks, you built that on my account, thank you LOL.

Well, with some of the scratch building I've seen you pull off, I figured you'd be able to knock it out of the park! Take it as a compliment to your skills.