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  • Member since
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  • From: Nebraska, USA
Posted by CallSignOWL on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 9:31 PM

very nice! I can only hope that I can get my kit to look somewhat as good as yours!     Yes Toast

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Now that I'm here, where am I??

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    September 2009
  • From: Frisco, TX
Posted by B17Pilot on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 10:34 PM

Another amazing model from Fermis! Bow Down If you are going to do 1/48 or 1/32, I will definitely follow those builds.

  

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Posted by jbrady on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 11:22 PM

Beautiful build... as usual. I'm not really crazy about the engraved panel lines.

   

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    March 2003
  • From: Virginia
Posted by Wingman_kz on Thursday, March 3, 2011 1:14 AM

All I can say is...

What took so long?

Big Smile

 

 

 

Very nice Fermis. Good to see one built.

Tony

            

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    February 2003
  • From: Rothesay, NB Canada
Posted by VanceCrozier on Thursday, March 3, 2011 5:21 AM

Yes Yes

If I had another hand, I've give you a third one! Of course, if I had a third hand, I might build faster myself! Hmm

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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    January 2009
  • From: hamburg michigan
Posted by fermis on Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:05 AM

Thanks a lot everybody!ToastToastToast

 

Wingman_kz

All I can say is...

What took so long?

Big Smile

 

 Speed bumps! in the form of a pair of 109s, a dinosaur, and started 4 T-6s! Had a full plate!

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    January 2003
  • From: Hancock, Me USA
Posted by p38jl on Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:56 AM

Fermis dude. ! Swwaaaeeeeet ! BalloonsYes Nice Job ..!

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    February 2007
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Thursday, March 3, 2011 9:08 AM

Awesome build!Yes

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  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, March 3, 2011 9:23 AM

Excellent Build Fremis Yes.

Regards,  Rick

RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, March 3, 2011 10:15 AM

Another beautiful build Fermis! Since Manny is still missing I'll offer to marry her....

Also, if you don't mind I'd like to steal - um borrow some of your ideas for my B-17 when it gets here.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    March 2008
  • From: Ohio
Posted by B-17 Guy on Thursday, March 3, 2011 10:31 AM

Can I just point out one thing, I noticed you put exhaust streaks behind each of the four vents on the wings. Those are not exhaust ports, just air vents for the internal space of the wings themselves, so they wouldnt have any streaking coming from them. It's a very common mistake. Dont get me wrong, I'm not trying to take away from your build because it's really a very well executed build, as usual, I just saw that and had to say something.

  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Thursday, March 3, 2011 10:42 AM

fermis

Another journey has come to an end!

Here she is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2011/B-17/019.jpg?t=1299117114

 

 

 

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fermisb/2011/B-17/015.jpg?t=1299117285

 

Really great finish Yes Bow Down Yes !!! i'll steal some idea when i build mine

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    June 2010
  • From: Austin, TX
Posted by DoogsATX on Thursday, March 3, 2011 10:55 AM

jbrady

Beautiful build... as usual. I'm not really crazy about the engraved panel lines.

Agreed on both counts. Gorgeous build, stunning paint job...but the panel lines (especially around the cockpit) seem overdone. Maybe it's because this is 1/72, and I'm used to 1/48 and 1/32. Hoping my Arado (which finally shipped!) is a bit more restrained in that department.

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

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    January 2009
  • From: hamburg michigan
Posted by fermis on Thursday, March 3, 2011 11:42 AM

Thanks everybody!!!

The panel lines are quite large. Slightly larger than what you get on a Tamiya 1/48 kit! I didn't do a panel wash, figured that would make em really stand out.

 

B-17 Guy

Can I just point out one thing, I noticed you put exhaust streaks behind each of the four vents on the wings. Those are not exhaust ports, just air vents for the internal space of the wings themselves, so they wouldnt have any streaking coming from them. It's a very common mistake. Dont get me wrong, I'm not trying to take away from your build because it's really a very well executed build, as usual, I just saw that and had to say something.

 That's not supposed to be exhaust, just some grime. I have a few ref pics showing this. I know it's not very common to see it. I even have a pics of "Yankee Lady" with and without that grimy/stained look.

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 3, 2011 12:22 PM

I love your B-17 and want to MOUNT-N-RIDE her....

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  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Thursday, March 3, 2011 12:37 PM

HE LIVES!!!!!!!


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  • From: Ohio
Posted by B-17 Guy on Thursday, March 3, 2011 1:13 PM

Any chance of sharing the pic of yankee lady all grimy?

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  • From: Crawfordsville, Indiana
Posted by Wabashwheels on Thursday, March 3, 2011 2:54 PM

"Sweet Fermis", P-38 I like that.  It has a ring to it.  The name could stick.  But on a more serious note... Sweet Fermis, beautiful work and a nice WIP to give everyone a good look at this new release.  I'd suspect that this contribution to the airport might get you a few more rides on those warbirds. 

The "panel line" debate will go on and on.  So in line with that here's my 2 cents.  Here's a photo of the Memphis Belle at the Museum of the United States Air Force.  It is going a full restoration at the Museum.  You can tour the restoration site and literally immerse yourself in the pieces of this great aircraft.  The "Belle" and the "Swoose" a B-17D are both readily accessible along with dozens of other memorable aircraft and pieces of equipment.  I can't express my feelings adequately about how breathtaking the sight and feel of seeing these fabulous machines in pieces really is.   This site is an once in a lifetime visit for any B-17 lover, or for that matter any aircraft lover.  I'm fortunate enough to live close enough that I can visit every year and watch the restoration progress.  They have said that the 2 B-17's are each 10 year projects, but they are more than halfway complete.  Check out the National Museum of the USAF's site.  These restorations are a modeler's dream!

But anyway the panel lines.  Look at the photo below.  I see rivet lines, nothing recessed or raised.  I'm not so sure that Monogram 1/48 didn't get the look right in the first place.

Just for fun: Ball Turret

Ball Turret Interior

Wing Restoration, You gotta go see this stuff!

Fermis, sorry for the rant. I hope this supports your great work.  Rick

 

 

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    July 2008
  • From: USA California
Posted by vetteman42 on Thursday, March 3, 2011 10:37 PM

Doc Fermis after witnessing this impeccable build, ( beautiful work BTW ) I feel strongly compelled to agree with B-17 Guy. Especially after seeing what you did with the P-61, that was nothing short of awesome. And this 1/72 B-17 is outta the park for sure.

So I hope you will someday grace us with a 1/48 B-17 build. Oh and yeah I am lookin forward to seeing you operate on those T-6 s. They have em at Michaels now and I have a 50% off coupon Stick out tongue

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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  • From: South Carolina
Posted by jetmodeler on Friday, March 4, 2011 6:15 AM

Another truely amazing build from fermis.Bow Down

Excellent job.

 

  • Member since
    January 2009
  • From: hamburg michigan
Posted by fermis on Friday, March 4, 2011 2:51 PM

Thanks again all!!!ToastToastToast

 

B-17 Guy

Any chance of sharing the pic of yankee lady all grimy?

No way dude!!! (Jedi hand) You don't wanna see that.

I think,.... well, pretty sure I was mistaken on that one! Went through all the pics I could find, but I know I have another stack of em somewhere. Probably just prove myself wrong if I did find em anyway!!!!Dunce

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 7, 2011 10:01 AM

Wow, look at the use of wood in the ball turret in the above pics---don't see that in planes anymore...

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    March 2009
  • From: Wirral. UK
Posted by Spike190 on Monday, March 7, 2011 10:52 AM

Beautiful build and paintwork Fermis Yes, love it!

Cheers...

Mike  Toast

 

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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 3:12 PM

Spike190

Beautiful build and paintwork Fermis Yes, love it!

Cheers...

Ditto

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