1/48 Monogram B-17G Flying Fortress

Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, September 25, 2011 6:57 PM

Top Turret....... Just need to paint the zippers.....

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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bsyamato

Member since
October 2008
From: italy

Posted by bsyamato on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 5:34 AM

If not the best, this is one of more detailed b-17 kits i never see Bow Down

and one of more detailed wips around the forum!

rtoo speed makes ugly results, too relax don't make results

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Monday, September 19, 2011 8:53 PM

Getting closer to finishing the nose section. Few more wires to add then I can close her up.....

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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B17Pilot

Member since
September 2009
From: Frisco, TX

Posted by B17Pilot on Friday, September 16, 2011 1:42 PM

What about powered moving turrets?

Oh, wait I'm not helping either

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Scorpiomikey

Member since
March 2010
From: New Zealand

Posted by Scorpiomikey on Thursday, September 15, 2011 4:56 PM

Hell, next thing you know youll be putting BB guns in the gunner windows...note to self, stop giving lancair ideas, hell never finish the project.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Thursday, September 15, 2011 4:24 PM

You guys are killing me! Wink

Maybe I should make a set of Landing gear out of brass tubing and make the suspension really work! Big Smile

How hard can it be?

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, September 15, 2011 9:00 AM

CrashTestDummy

Mikeym_us:

Actually that is not quite true White metal landing gear cannot really take the stress of added weight to a model. It might take some but not alot as white metal is quite soft and can bend easily till it reaches its breaking point. Now reinforced resin or reinforced metal landing gear will handle added weight much easier since it is reinforced with metal rod as the core of the landing gear.

Luckily, he won't have to add weight to keep it from becoming a 'tail-dragger'.

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

Yeah but what about the weight of the additional bits that he is adding like motors and wiring, resin, and PhotoEtch and the circuit boards that adds up you know weight wise.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Scorpiomikey

Member since
March 2010
From: New Zealand

Posted by Scorpiomikey on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:03 PM

Giggity.

Thats a flash looking bomber (hehe its like a pun, cos of the lights)

im not gonna lie, im envious of your patience and attention to detail.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:49 PM

RH Nose interior. Just have to add a few more items...........

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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CrashTestDummy

Member since
January 2010

Posted by CrashTestDummy on Monday, September 12, 2011 1:14 PM

Mikeym_us

Actually that is not quite true White metal landing gear cannot really take the stress of added weight to a model. It might take some but not alot as white metal is quite soft and can bend easily till it reaches its breaking point. Now reinforced resin or reinforced metal landing gear will handle added weight much easier since it is reinforced with metal rod as the core of the landing gear.

Luckily, he won't have to add weight to keep it from becoming a 'tail-dragger'. Wink

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

G. Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:21 PM

Cockpit is just about complete. Moving onto the Navigator position.

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Monday, September 5, 2011 9:34 PM

Devil Dawg

Holy cow! With all the extras that you're adding to this, I hope that you're adding white metal landing gear to handle the increased weight.

Amazing what you've got going here. I barely have the patience/knowledge/time/energy to complete a kit "out-of-the-box", let alone add scratchbuilt and aftermarket extras. Way to GO!!!

Actually that is not quite true White metal landing gear cannot really take the stress of added weight to a model. It might take some but not alot as white metal is quite soft and can bend easily till it reaches its breaking point. Now reinforced resin or reinforced metal landing gear will handle added weight much easier since it is reinforced with metal rod as the core of the landing gear.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Monday, September 5, 2011 6:30 PM

Thanks Dawg. Ya the metal gear is complete and is ready to install. Probably the last thing I do.

The cockpit is progressing nicely.

New O2 tanks below cockpit

Thanks for looking. Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.

Cheers Beer

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Devil Dawg

Member since
March 2005
From: Lancaster, South Carolina

Posted by Devil Dawg on Sunday, September 4, 2011 8:39 PM

Holy cow! With all the extras that you're adding to this, I hope that you're adding white metal landing gear to handle the increased weight.

Amazing what you've got going here. I barely have the patience/knowledge/time/energy to complete a kit "out-of-the-box", let alone add scratchbuilt and aftermarket extras. Way to GO!!!

Yes Beer Bow Down

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Sunday, September 4, 2011 8:23 PM

After reviewing the pictures I posted 8/31, I decided to redo the O2 tanks. They were way too big. You can see some of them in the picture below.

Started the Cockpit today. Left side is started.

Happy Labor Day!

Cheers

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 PM

Started under the cockpit tonight. Hydraulic lines tomorrow. Smile

Thanks for looking

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Hans von Hammer

Member since
June 2008
From: Iowa

Posted by Hans von Hammer on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:09 PM

Since I had to ask ya, I belive you're right, lol...

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Lancair IV

Member since
June 2005
From: Novi, Mi

Posted by Lancair IV on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 5:54 AM

Hans von Hammer

I know you probably said it already, way back, but with 27 pages, I didn't wanna hunt for it.. But the question I have is the fire-bottles... Are they scratched or AM?

Hi Hans,

They are scratch built. They are far from perfect, but I think they'll do!

Rob Byrnes

Novi, Mi

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Hans von Hammer

Member since
June 2008
From: Iowa

Posted by Hans von Hammer on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:12 AM

I know you probably said it already, way back, but with 27 pages, I didn't wanna hunt for it.. But the question I have is the fire-bottles... Are they scratched or AM?