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New Memphis Belle B-17 Model by Academy

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    November 2005
New Memphis Belle B-17 Model by Academy
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 3, 2003 3:41 PM
Does anyone know how the newly released 1/72 Memphis Belle by Academy is? Also, any suggestions or helpful tips on completing a 1/72 scale B-17 would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Paul
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Orlando FLorida USA
Posted by mgtaylor on Monday, November 3, 2003 9:44 PM
Iam waiting for the Panda 1/32 B-17. Squadron had a resin/fiberglass 1/32 scale WWII German u-boat ! 6-7ft. 1800.00 Whew!
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 3, 2003 11:37 PM
If it's the one they put out in 2000 (kit 2188), it's pretty good for the scale. There's not alot of interior detail on it, but overall, not too bad. Fit has been pretty good, and exterior detail has been quite nice, and even has recessed panel lines. For a final grade, I'd give it a B.

demono69
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 1:11 AM
so in general which kit is best for you guys (1/72)?
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 12:42 PM
In 1/72 I'd go with Academy's B-17 line. The fit is good and panel lines are nice. And if nothing else Academy always has great box art.
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 5:23 PM
Woah, with the two I have built, I found this kit horrible. The instructions are unclear on what parts you should use where, as many of the optonial parts look like the correct ones, but caues a half inch gap when the fusalage is put togheter. I didn't like the fit with the fusalage or wings. all the turrets fell off, some into the model, and the decals peeled up and fell off. I really don't like this kit, or Acadmey's B-29, or anything made by Testors, but that's off subject.
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Mexico
Posted by mandrake on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 9:55 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by mgtaylor

Iam waiting for the Panda 1/32 B-17....
Squadron had a resin/fiberglass 1/32 scale WWII German u-boat ! 6-7ft. 1800.00 Whew!


Hey!, by the way does anyone out there know when is this gonna happen? i just can wait to see that B-17 in a 1/32 scale! will be awesome!! Big Smile [:D]

Hope this happens soon!! Smile [:)]

Thanks! My Best Regards Hector Reymundo
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