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

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  • Member since
    November 2007
  • From: Vancouver, WA
Posted by modlvr on Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:12 PM

Wow looks great!!!

 

What kit are you using? I am having trouble finding a 1/48 B-17 anywhere.

Andy Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Scott Adams, 'The Dilbert Principle' www.andyshobbies.com (Not a store) modeler@andyshobbies.com On the bench. Tamiya F4U Corsair
  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: Windsor Ontario Canada
Posted by -Tiny- on Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:37 PM

Yuppers...it's Testors flat black enamel...I didn't like how the props turned out after I scraped away the salt, so I tonned it down by brushing over some of the scars, than I shot them with a dullcoat to even it all out...didn't turn out to bad.

On the go...Trumpeter 1/72 Tupolev Bear Soviet Heavy bomber...Tamiya 1/48 RAF DeHavilland Mosquiot Mk.II
  • Member since
    February 2008
  • From: Van Alstyne, Tx.
Posted by bspeed on Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:30 PM

Lots and lots of modeling involved! looks really good.

Did you use Enamel with the Salt, I dont see any discoloration like Ihave gotten before. have read enamel is actually the way to go.

  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: Windsor Ontario Canada
Posted by -Tiny- on Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:13 PM

Well, I figured I'd start it off.  Here's what i've got done so far.

First, I started with the radio control room.

Next, I rocked the cockpit...Some photos of pre dry-brushing.

Post dry brushing.

After that, I tried the salt crystal method to wheather the props...

Next, I married the cockpit to the fuselage half, painted up the details and dry brushed er' up.

Well guys, that all so far...Progress is slow so far. 

I look forward to seeing the progress on all the other Forts being built so far...Stay tuned! 

 

On the go...Trumpeter 1/72 Tupolev Bear Soviet Heavy bomber...Tamiya 1/48 RAF DeHavilland Mosquiot Mk.II
  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: Windsor Ontario Canada
1/48 B-17 Group Build...ALL INVITED TO JOIN!
Posted by -Tiny- on Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:35 PM

Hello all...there have been a few of us that have recently started our 1/48 B-17's and we decided to start a group build.  I don't think a start/end date is apropriate in this case, considering some...including me have started our kits. 

It will be a great opportunity to learn from each other, take tips and ideas to build a fabulous squadron of Fortresses.  So if you have one hiding in your stash that's been calling your name, pull it out...dust it off and git er' done!

If you have started your own thread featuring your bird, please start posting updates here if you wish to.

Thanks guys...Tiny.

 

On the go...Trumpeter 1/72 Tupolev Bear Soviet Heavy bomber...Tamiya 1/48 RAF DeHavilland Mosquiot Mk.II
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