1/48 Monogram B-17G Flying Fortress

fantastic work! Thanks for sharing.

Finished the flaps today and shot a coat of primer on everything.  Both wings are ready for paint...... 

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Sept. 17th is your deadline Sir! K-zoo show!

Started the fuselage wiring today.  Unfortunately, the lights to the vertical stab and the tail gunner are not long enough.  I sent a note to Clyde asking for more wire.  This has to be the smallest wire I have ever seen.  Hopefully he gets back to me soon.

IFF Lights

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fermis

Sept. 17th is your deadline Sir! K-zoo show!

NO PRESSURE! lol!

B-17 Guy

fermis:

Sept. 17th is your deadline Sir! K-zoo show!

 

NO PRESSURE! lol!

LOL  You guys are killing me!  Probably not going to happen.  I haven't even started the base for the electronics yet, and I still have to finish the model.......  I'll try but no guarantees......

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All lights are installed and functioning.  I painted the interior leds with some clear orange to tone them down.  Time to finish the interior.

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Rear fuselage is complete less Cheyenne Turret.

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Rob, I've been watching this thread since the beginning . Can you give some insight on the lighting system, such as where you purchased the LEDs, power supplies, etc? I'm getting ready to start a 1/48 B-24 and you have motivated me to give the lighting a try. Amazing job and can't wait to see more.

Thanks Hookdriver.  I worked with Clyde at Dynamic Scale Modeling.  http://www.dynamicscalemodeling.com/

He set the system up with everything I wanted, sent me more wire when the lights need to be extend, etc.  The engines are so smooth at start up and shut down.  I can't wait to finish this.

Cheers

I wouldn't mind getting an e-mail that I could print with the parts manual and stuff. It would REALLY help with my B-17, though its an early 'F' model that I'm doing.

I have a Monogram B17F kit in 1/48.  If you can wait a couple of days, I could scan in the manual and send it to you.  But I have to wait for my replacement printer/scanner to get here.

Rich

plasticutter

I wouldn't mind getting an e-mail that I could print with the parts manual and stuff. It would REALLY help with my B-17, though its an early 'F' model that I'm doing.

LH Waist Gunner position ready for wiring

Cheers

This Fort looks absolutely amazing!  You should be really proud of it.  I had a question.  You have me inspired to light one of my fort kits.  I was wondering if you could let me know how many lights you used total, as well as what types (LED Grain bulbs etc.) and what colors you used?  I basically want to light all of the navigational and landing lights, as well as the inside compartments.  Thanks and keep up the awesome work.

Rich

Lancair IV

LH Waist Gunner position ready for wiring

Cheers

Can I get a copy of your information so I can incorporate it into my B-17? I really like the set up you have for the tailwheel struts!

Hi Plasticutter,

     Almost every bulkhead is scratch built.  The tail wheel is as well!  I built it from photos I found on the internet.  I don't have drawings.

Sorry

Hi Rich,

      The light, and engine sound kit was supplied by Dynamic Scale Modeling.  I don;t have the specs on the LED's but if contact Clyde, he might be able to help you out.  You can have as many lights as you want.  I was a little bit limited to what I could do because of the skeleton configuration.

Here's a video of everything operating before I started installing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nhuNygtpIw

Thanks

Sparrowhyperion

This Fort looks absolutely amazing!  You should be really proud of it.  I had a question.  You have me inspired to light one of my fort kits.  I was wondering if you could let me know how many lights you used total, as well as what types (LED Grain bulbs etc.) and what colors you used?  I basically want to light all of the navigational and landing lights, as well as the inside compartments.  Thanks and keep up the awesome work.

Rich

 

Lancair IV:

LH Waist Gunner position ready for wiring

Cheers

 

Lancair.   Thanks for the info.  I'll check it out.

Rob, how did you contact Clyde at Dynamic Scale Modeling? I can't seem to find an email or phone number for him on the website?

Just a head's up.. WW2-era fire-bottles were generally copper or brass in color, not red...

Thanks Hans........ Looks like I owe you a Wobbly Poop! 

Hans von Hammer

Just a head's up.. WW2-era fire-bottles were generally copper or brass in color, not red...

IFF Morse Code. http://www.youtube.com/embed/D6N71rNNYnA

Waist Gunners and Radio Room are just about complete

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OMG Rob !!!!!!!!! you are one sick puppy in need of help man !! Beautiful work !!!!!!!!

Can't wait to lose an award to this one, buddy!