Any model related goals?

Bish

 

 

ManCityFan

I would like to build the B-17 in this photo.  My father is in the front row, 1st on the left.  I have to look through family photos to see if I can find a larger version of this picture, as I can't make out the name of the plane.  He was a belly turret gunner.  Wish he was still around.

Just used a mgnifying glass.  She was call Full House.  Two stencils for the name, but no nose art.  At least not on this side.  34th Bomber Group stationed in Mendlesham.

D

 

 

 

 

D, are you sure that says Full House. I just found an aircraft by that name, a B-17G of the 388th BG which was shot down over the netherlands in Dec 43.

Stik, the number on the nose, is that the radio call sign which users the last 4 digists of the serial number. I have been going through Joe baughers site and can't find a B-17F with that code. Though i did find 2 others in the 42-2 batch, 9928 and 9930.

 

Looks to me like it might be "Fun House".

ManCityFan

Hey Bish, I am pretty sure it says Full House...twice.  I went to the website, and couldn't find my father listed as a crew member.

I am going to have to dive deep into my attic.  I am almost positive this picture is a smaller copy of an original.  I think the original lists the members of the crew, and if I can find the name of the pilot, that would be helpful.  I also know my dad kept a diary during the war, and if I could find that, he listed the missions he was on.

Thanks for doing the research,

D

 

I enjoy doing stuff like this. In fact, i have just come across somtyhing i had not seen before. Another B-17G called Full House but of a differant BG and this time in 1944. I had not known aircraft to carry the same name, i always thought they would add a II. So, it seems there were at least 3 with that name.

It would be interesting if you could find your dad's diary. But i am going to take a guess here. You didn't mention that your dad spoke to you about flying in B-24's. If thats the case, it could explain a lot.

The groups of course needed replacments, for those lost in action as well as those who had gone home after their tour. So i am guessing that your dad didn't come to England with the 34th, but joined later, as a trained B-17 crew most likely after Sept 44.

Its likely that the aircraft in the pic was what they trained on in the states and may have been a Vet of the 8th AAF itself, sent back home after being replaced by a newer model.

Been interesting to see what your dad's diary says.

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 To build a Beehive Enterprise - IF I can find one I can afford .Has to be 1/350 .My daughter flew a A-6-E off of her . Not just crew .She was the first or second female Aircraft Commander to fly off the Really Big " E "

Hey Bish, I am pretty sure it says Full House...twice.  I went to the website, and couldn't find my father listed as a crew member.

I am going to have to dive deep into my attic.  I am almost positive this picture is a smaller copy of an original.  I think the original lists the members of the crew, and if I can find the name of the pilot, that would be helpful.  I also know my dad kept a diary during the war, and if I could find that, he listed the missions he was on.

Thanks for doing the research,

D

ManCityFan

I would like to build the B-17 in this photo.  My father is in the front row, 1st on the left.  I have to look through family photos to see if I can find a larger version of this picture, as I can't make out the name of the plane.  He was a belly turret gunner.  Wish he was still around.

Just used a mgnifying glass.  She was call Full House.  Two stencils for the name, but no nose art.  At least not on this side.  34th Bomber Group stationed in Mendlesham.

D

 

D, are you sure that says Full House. I just found an aircraft by that name, a B-17G of the 388th BG which was shot down over the netherlands in Dec 43.

Stik, the number on the nose, is that the radio call sign which users the last 4 digists of the serial number. I have been going through Joe baughers site and can't find a B-17F with that code. Though i did find 2 others in the 42-2 batch, 9928 and 9930.

ManCityFan

I would like to build the B-17 in this photo.  My father is in the front row, 1st on the left.  I have to look through family photos to see if I can find a larger version of this picture, as I can't make out the name of the plane.  He was a belly turret gunner.  Wish he was still around.

Just used a mgnifying glass.  She was call Full House.  Two stencils for the name, but no nose art.  At least not on this side.  34th Bomber Group stationed in Mendlesham.

D

 

I don't know if you're aware of it, but the 34th Bomb Group has an outstanding website. There are lists of original crews, by squadron, planes used, both B-17s and B-24s, missions flown, photos... a very well researched site.

http://valortovictory.tripod.com

Yes, the nose number markings are the type commonly seen on stateside training aircraft. Not consistent with any 8th or 15th Air Force B-17 marking practices.

ManCityFan

 

Bish

 

 

ManCityFan

I would like to build the B-17 in this photo.  My father is in the front row, 1st on the left.  I have to look through family photos to see if I can find a larger version of this picture, as I can't make out the name of the plane.  He was a belly turret gunner.  Wish he was still around.

Just used a mgnifying glass.  She was call Full House.  Two stencils for the name, but no nose art.  At least not on this side.  34th Bomber Group stationed in Mendlesham.

D

 

 

 

 

I have never seen a B-17 with those numbers on the nose before, any idea what they are for.

I am woundering if that pic was taken in the US.

 

 

 

 

That is certainly possible, but I remember talking to him about this photo, and that is definitely his crew, and the B-17 he flew in.  I am also curious about the numbers on the nose.  I think I have the original picture in my attic.  The back may have notations about where it was taken.

This was not the original crew.  This crew flew in a brand new 17, and were assigned this one when they got to England.  My father said the pilot was not a happy camper, but they flew 23 missions over Germany and got home every time.

 

Ye, if you can find the orginal pic, that might have something useful on it.

The resean i am woundering if this was taken in the US is because the 34th BG originally trained on B-17 and then spent some time in the US defending the west coast. In late 43 they re-trained on B-24's and this is what they brought to England with them in April 44. They flew about 60 missions in those before switchong back to B-17's in late summer by when the 17G was being used.

The number made me think of an aircraft in a unit in training, so its a really curious one.

To stop buying new kits and build what I have!  Yeah right! 

Bish

 

 

ManCityFan

I would like to build the B-17 in this photo.  My father is in the front row, 1st on the left.  I have to look through family photos to see if I can find a larger version of this picture, as I can't make out the name of the plane.  He was a belly turret gunner.  Wish he was still around.

Just used a mgnifying glass.  She was call Full House.  Two stencils for the name, but no nose art.  At least not on this side.  34th Bomber Group stationed in Mendlesham.

D

 

 

 

 

I have never seen a B-17 with those numbers on the nose before, any idea what they are for.

I am woundering if that pic was taken in the US.

 

That is certainly possible, but I remember talking to him about this photo, and that is definitely his crew, and the B-17 he flew in.  I am also curious about the numbers on the nose.  I think I have the original picture in my attic.  The back may have notations about where it was taken.

This was not the original crew.  This crew flew in a brand new 17, and were assigned this one when they got to England.  My father said the pilot was not a happy camper, but they flew 23 missions over Germany and got home every time.

ManCityFan

I would like to build the B-17 in this photo.  My father is in the front row, 1st on the left.  I have to look through family photos to see if I can find a larger version of this picture, as I can't make out the name of the plane.  He was a belly turret gunner.  Wish he was still around.

Just used a mgnifying glass.  She was call Full House.  Two stencils for the name, but no nose art.  At least not on this side.  34th Bomber Group stationed in Mendlesham.

D

 

I have never seen a B-17 with those numbers on the nose before, any idea what they are for.

I am woundering if that pic was taken in the US.

Great topic Keyda. Thanks for bringing it up. Yes, I do indeed have some goals in my modeling.

First is to build as many of the types of USN aircraft that my father flew. He was a flight instructor out of Pensacola NAS during WWII and in the reserves after. As such, he flew most everything the Navy had but, he was mostly instructing on multi engine. He flew the PBY Catalina mostly. Yet, he had time in Corsairs, Hellcats, Venturas, PT-17's and AM-1 Maulers as well as others. I have most of these in 1/72 & 1/48. 

Second is to build the Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon for HM-14 that my brother flew. He retired as commander of the squadron. Also have this in 1/72 & 1/48.

Lastly has been to hone my skills over the past 9 yrs in such a way that I would be able to put my very best effort into these builds.

I should add that building ships & figures also are goals of mine.

1.)  B17, B24, B25, B26, B29, B36, B45, B52, B58, B66, B1        2.) Every twin engined prop aircraft offered in 1/32 scale. Some of them (P61, B25) are pretty expensive, so may rely on me winning the lottery.

steve5

a turret belly gunner  , man those guy's were special .

 

I think technically it is called the ball turret, but he always called it the belly turret.  He always said he had the best view on the plane. 

a turret belly gunner  , man those guy's were special .

I would like to build the B-17 in this photo.  My father is in the front row, 1st on the left.  I have to look through family photos to see if I can find a larger version of this picture, as I can't make out the name of the plane.  He was a belly turret gunner.  Wish he was still around.

Just used a mgnifying glass.  She was call Full House.  Two stencils for the name, but no nose art.  At least not on this side.  34th Bomber Group stationed in Mendlesham.

D

Well one of my goals is to build more then im buying 

Finnish up started projects.

Trying my hand at diorama to put my builds in for a better display.

Also scratch building extra detail. I have mentioned it before but some of the builds I see here in forums is just amazing !

Well, my first goal is to clear a path to my workbench downstairs and start building again. My Dad passed away a couple years ago and our basement is full of stuff that came out here.

After that I have several:

o Continue building the planes my dad flew and are in his logbook in 1/72 - PT-17 (have kit), BT-13 (need kit), AT-6 (have kit), P-40 (done), P-47 Razorback (done), P-47 Bubbletop (done).

o Build my set of WWII airfield vehicles, I have the tower, emergency set, refueling set, recovery set, bomb tractor and carts (from the Stirling), British bomber set, American bomber set.

o Try to make a dent in my stash of 1/72 kits.

Yes, I do have some project goals, collections for which I've aquired kits:

Every type of US aircraft used during the Battle of Midway, whether deployed from the carriers, other ships (eg, SOC's aboard cruisers), and also, USAAF aircraft deployed against the separate Japanese attack on the Aleutians

A "Doomed at the Start" collection of US aircraft in the Philippines at the time of the Japanese invasion

A collection of yellow-wings aircraft

A "Haze gray and underway" collection of US ships in the mid-Thirties, in 1/700

Each of our first 9 carriers in 1/700

A collection of 1/1200 waterline models

A couple of kits bought to use for "what-if" subjects

A couple of Maschinen Krieger dioramas

This is one way a stash explodes in size....

I always finish what I have going. That said,  Number one would be to build better display cases to protect the work.  These models (mine and other forum members) are really works of art and need to be protected.

I have large models in my small stash.  The type that may take a year each to build.  I would like to get to them.

1) Revell Germany 1/72 B-36 (Now that my skill is at a much greater level than last time and better natural metal paints are available)

2) Hobbyboss M1070 with the Black Dog figures

3) Tamiya 1/32 F-15E Bunker Buster  (maybe up next)

4) Tamiya 1/32 F-14 Tomcat Black Knights

5) Trumpeter 1/35 Leopold Rail Gun with double crew and workers (about 20 Figures)

 The only model I have yet to complete is my 30-year-old 1/12th scale Tamiya F1 312T Niki Lauda, which I hope to get done as I have new decals and the decals are everything on this kit, as is gloss painting which I am getting much better at.

These are not quick builds.  Lastly I am always  looking, making a list as to where I could donate models if I ever had to move out of state. Local military museums (yes there are a couple) local library and Vets Clubs. 

I don't even have a shelf of doom, lol.  There is only 1 kit that I haven't finished.  I landed up trashing it.  I did buy the kit again, and plan on tackling it at some point now that I have a lot more knowledge on how to deal with it. 

I have a pretty good list of aircraft, I'm still not entirely sure I have all of them.  No idea how long it will take the base to email me back.

On a side note, the plane that started my modeling obssession, the C-130, has left the Niagara Falls Air Reserve.  The last plane left yesterday.  It's sad, but upon reading an article earlier today I discovered they are going to put a 1980 model on static display at the base.  I'm just hoping it will be in an area on the base where I can see it!  They have a C-47, C-119, F-4, F-100, and F-101 on display there as well. 

My first goal is to someday have a sensibly organized workbench, and my second goal is to keep it that way.  

My first goal is to finish a model.

Next has been building ships and aircraft that have participated in the Battle of Midway and Coral Sea.

Since my Dad was a plankowner on the Lexington CV16, I want to have a model of every ship that had the name from the sloop of war to the Starship NCC-1703. 

Also, like Keyda, I'm trying to have an example of each plane that flew with the Montana National Guard, from the P-51 to the present C-130.

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oal #2 : Build a 1/72 scale escort carrier, (The U.S.S. Bouge to be specific,) Aircraft of the U.S.S. Bouge sank my favorite U- boat  U-217 a type VII D minelayer. I currently have  one TBF Avenger built in 1/72 scale so far.  Dont know where I'm going to get a hull for this.

As I recall there is an article in FSM about a scratch built 1/72 escort carrier. See if you can look it up.

One of my great uncles was a mechanic in WWII. He w a s stationed in North Africa, Italy and Sicily I believe.  So I am trying to do dioramas that might represent what he did. I don't have any records or pictures of him during the war, so I really don't know what it looked like. So I get to make it up.

My goal is to either finish each kit on my shelf of doom (the shelves of started kits) that I did not trash immediately on taking a break from them  (Usually I do take breaks on some very involved kits-  I always take breaks on sailing ships- they usually take at least a year, sometimes several) or decide I will never build a certain kit and trash it.  My shelf(s) of doom are now full, and I refuse to put up any more shelves!

My goal right now is to build a 1969 Dart that looks just like my work buddies real one.  I'm having a hard time finding a 340 motor and the dog dish hubcaps.  Long term is just really improve all of my skills.  I've already learned a lot, thanks to some of you guys on these boards and youtube.

Goal #1A  To build just 1 kit that looks as good as Lawdog's

Goal #1; Like Tankboy my goal is to build a 1/350 scale ship on which my Father served in WWII.  It's been a struggle taking 1 1/2 years to even find which ship he was on, ( there where 4 ships named Houston ) Having discoverd that, actually finding enough data on this obscure ship so I can build it, then finding a kit that's even close.   I am about 1/3 the way through it and I won't be satisfied until it looks like the real thing. ie. gun barrels should look like tubes ...all 64 of them. I just hope my eyesight holds up enough to do 1/350 PE . WOW that's tiny.

Goal #2; To build all 4 of the 1/16 figure kits of the military men. I had 2 when I was a kid ( Navy and Marines )but haven't been able to find the kits. I think they where Aurora.

Goal#3; To build all the kits in my stash...after all, that's why I bought them in the first place.  But you guys constantly tempt me to go out and buy more stuff.