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B-17 model differences

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B-17 model differences
Posted by JMCampbell on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 9:46 AM

Good Morning,

I have a question about B-17 model differences. I recently purchased a Revell 1/72 B-17F Memphis Belle kit. I'm wanting to add some PE detail parts, but most of what I am finding are for b-17G models. Can I make some of these parts work on the F model or were there differences that will prevent this from happening? I'm asking mostly about the bomb bays.

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:18 AM

Pretty sure bomb bays and other fuselage internals were largely the same. Powered nose 'chin' turret (and attendant changes in that area, like 'cheek' windows) was the main difference for the late-F and -G models.

Greg

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"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
  • Member since
    June 2020
Posted by JMCampbell on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:21 AM

gregbale

Pretty sure bomb bays and other fuselage internals were largely the same. Powered nose turret was the main difference for the -G model.

 

 

Cool, so ordering the Eduard kit won't be a waste of time then.

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 11:45 AM

Most Eduard sets are best used sparingly if you want to remain sane.  I rarely use more than a third of any particular fret, but that's almost always a big improvement for the model.  The G set should work fine on an F and mostly OK on an E.  Earlier than that there are too many differences.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 10:54 PM

And if you really want something different, try making a YB-40.  The eduard parts will still work.

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