Well, it's been a while and I've made some progress. I know there are people who have built entire kits in the time it has taken me to get this far, but I'm hoping this will be the "be all, end all" of visible B-17Gs.
So, on to the pics;
First up, an overall of the fuselage as she stands today
![](http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/gigatron_2000/B-17/fuselage1.jpg)
Now, on to the bombadier's and navigator's station. For the navigator, I added a map, a clipboard and even a compass (the drawing kind, not the navigator kind). I'm thinking of adding a ruler as well, I just haven't gotten to it, yet.
![](http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/gigatron_2000/B-17/bombadier.jpg)
Next, the cockpit. Not much scratchbuildinggoing on here, as Eduard gives you more than you could possibly ever want.
![](http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/gigatron_2000/B-17/cockpit.jpg)
More pics of the radio room
![](http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/gigatron_2000/B-17/radiofront.jpg)
![](http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/gigatron_2000/B-17/radiorear.jpg)
The waist section of the 17. The scratchbuilt parts include the ball turret walk-around and the center floor. I've also added some wiring along the wall.
![](http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/gigatron_2000/B-17/waistgunner.jpg)
And the tail wheel. I couldn't find any pictures of what goes on in there, so I added what I could see - the oleo strut and a brace. The box is scratchbuilt to kinda fudge the connection point since I can't find details of the real deal. I also added the last bulkhead and the aileron control shaft.
![](http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/gigatron_2000/B-17/tailwheel.jpg)
I'm working on installing the seatbelts on the pilot's seats, so those will be next. I'm also halfway through building the cockpit's rear bulkhead. After that, it's on to the bom bay ![Big Smile [:D]](/emoticons/icon_smile_big.gif)
Enjoy.
-Fred