1/48 B-17 Group Build...ALL INVITED TO JOIN!

So I decided to just buy another fort and not worry about fixing up my old one.  This time I'll be able to go gung ho on the interior (no AM though) since I wasnt really into detaling when I started my other one when I was 16.  While I'm waiting for the kit to come (found it cheaper online than at my LHS) I was able to finish my jeep for the diorama and get everything else sorted out in order to get this project done asap.

Looking pretty good Redman.....can't wait to see the decals go on

Little odds and ends, I have been messing with here and there throughout the week....still need to weather/wash the landing gear. Got them all wired/painted though. The wheels will have dirt in the treads of the tires too....yahooty.

Hell no, I was expecting to be done by the end of June with the whole thing, plus the diorama, but I'm guessing maybe end of july.  I want to have this thing done by October for a contest.  It'll take few weeks to get some parts and some more figures and then I'm going full speed ahead

What's another year....or two?

Can't say much, mine took me almost 3 yrs to finish.

Ok......

Good news: I'll be able to resume work on my fort next week

Bad news:  My new plan of action calls for ripping apart the fuselage and overhauling the plane, which isnt too big of a deal, but it's gonna take me longer than expected, adding time on to an already 3 year project

Outstanding painting and weathering .....I hope mine comes out that good

All ready for a coat or two of Future and let the decaling, and final wash begin.Sorry for so many pics. I like pictures....

Red,

This one's lookin' mighty fine. Nice stains under the wings. Can't wait to see more of this one!

Thanks for sharing!

Hey Redman, I like the looks so far, nice weathering. Great to read that the hobby is ok with the new Mrs. Really enjoying your work on the B-17. Glad you've made it back to the hobby, and are sharing your progress. Thanks

 Mobious

B17Pilot

Are those damaged tail planes the Tekonics kit?

Yeah those are the ones...

Are those damaged tail planes the Tekonics kit?

Little back log story. This is my first model kit, after about a 4-5 year hiatus. I had a collection of about 15 WWII aircraft I had built, super detailed etc. 4 years ago my x wife went into my house and destroyed everyone of them while I was away at work. Whats even crazier than that, is that she is the one that was cheating on me!! She's gone, and I have a wonderful new wife, so no worries about that anymore. Anyways I havent had the stomach for it until now. This kit has gotten me back into it. Having a lot of fun with this again. Ok no more life stories.

Thanks for the kinds words all. I cant tell you how many hours I have spent studying the staining/paint chipping on well weathered B-17's.... Not sure about all 4 engines looking like they caught fire ......All 4 engines were prone to leaving ALOT of super heavy exhaust/grease running down the top of the wings.. Here are a few good examples

Staining looks alright to me

I'm interested in the staining on the cowls and top of the wing, Red... Kinda looks like all four engines caught fire at one point or another...

Looking top notch so far

Only 8 more days til I'll be aable to resume work on mine.....I decided I'm overhauling the whole thing

Yes excellent work so far! Can't wait for more!

Very nice work.

Redman71

This is my first post on these forums. I need to figure out the best way to attach photos!

 

I'm building the queen of the Bloody 100th "My Gal Sal" she flew well over 100 missions. This is an original 1975 kit that the wife picked up for me some time ago. Updates include resin damaged flaps, resin .50 cal guns, and True Details wheels. Weathering at the moment, then a coat of Future and the decals go on....

Lets see if this works, here are a few photos of the progress....I've gotten all the painting done, next up a coat of Future, and will apply the decals, and panel wash....

Never trusted the image code lines... I always right-click on the photo and then copy the URL from the "Properties" window and paste that into the "insert media" box...

Once your pics are uploaded to photobucket, copy and paste the img code.

Another thing I found that works with pictures is just upload them on photobucket or something and simply copy and paste.   Any picture that comes off an website is able to be copied and pasted on here

Welkommen, Red... You can't attach photos here... You have to upload them onto an on-line hosting site like Photobucket or Image Shack... Then when you reply, there's a little "fim strip" icon at the top of the reply widow..

Click on that, paste the URL of the photo you want to post into the box that opens up, then click "insert"...

The only thing you can upload directly from your hard-drive into here is your avatar photo...

This is my first post on these forums. I need to figure out the best way to attach photos!

I'm building the queen of the Bloody 100th "My Gal Sal" she flew well over 100 missions. This is an original 1975 kit that the wife picked up for me some time ago. Updates include resin damaged flaps, resin .50 cal guns, and True Details wheels. Weathering at the moment, then a coat of Future and the decals go on....

http://gallery.me.com/nicholsdesign#100020

Since you have four, feel free to join our group and start building one of them.  Post pics of your progress a long the way!

I have four. I am using a revell b-17g as a parts plane. If you need anything else let me know, I have almost a complete kit.

B-17 Guy : You did that on purpose to get the sixhundredsixtysixth post Ha! good one!

Yay I got a badge!!! Thanks raider, profile updated, like pilot said, it's a keeper!

Awesome badge!!  Its diffinitely a keeper!  I will add it to my profile. Maybe it'll inspire people to work on a B-17!