1/48 Revell Early B-17G Flying Fortress COMPLETED !!!

BrandonK, what are the other B-17's do you have and will you be working on those back to back?  Will you be using the resin kits for this build?  I'm so excited for you, more than you can imagine.  This brings back fond memories of my "Visible B-17G" with Eduard PE items.  I recall how you posted your B–17 kits to show forum members what you have as far as future WIP.  You're the man BrandonK!

Toshi

Nice to see this thread. I purchased the same kit last week with the intention of building it with the IAF 69 Squadron markings.

I note there's quite a bit of aftermarket PE for this. If you (or anyone else reading this) were to recommend the top two or three, what would they be?

I use the same sorts of tools you are using. I used to use CA glue but switched over to white glue. It's easier to apply and can be removed if you don't like something. It dries clear so you can't see where you've applied it once it dries. Crystal Klear canopy glue is what I use and I apply it with toothpicks. I use small tweezers on the parts and hope I am not shaky that day. Mostly it's just taking the time to do it, which makes me nuts, but the results are usually worth the effort.

BK

I am glad I finally got caught up on this.  Look forward to what you do with the old girl.  

Joe

That DOES make a difference!  I've put off finishing a 1/35 scale kit with PE because of the tedium of working with the tiny little parts.  I'm about to get back into it, but sure would like to know exactly what process/tools you used to manipulate all those tiny parts. 

I'm using my magnifiying visor, suture pickups, wooden toothpicks with different sized ends, etc.  Please share your technique.  Thanks. 

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

Update. I've been moving painfully slow through the interior, painting and detailing till I get it where I want it. There are certainly plenty of inaccuracies throughout but all that will be hidden when I close it up. When I do my visible version I will be attempting to correct much of that and it will take a great deal of time.

Yesterday I managed to get the primary portion of the cockpit assembled. I spent most of the day applying the PE, which really made the pit look good but those bits are CRAZY small and very difficult to work with. Not perfect but it looks decent to my eye. I won't get much more done till next week as the Weekend Madness begins tomorrow and I'll be absorbed by that till it's over. Thanks for looking.

BK

This shot shows you how small many of the bits were on this instrument panel. They were quite difficult to work with.

I've decided to build "A bit O Lace" in its worn and weathered, battered and repaired condition. Should be fun.

I remembered during my build of the Monogram B-17G build, how you graciosly posted the your future works of your three B-17G's.  I'm excited to see this come together.  Will you be using your PE and resin kits you purchased or are these aftermarket items in reserved for the two other Flying Fortresses? Any way sir an excellent start to a historical aircraft.  

Toshi

Thanks guys I appreciate the kind words. 

I just noticed in the photos that the colors are different. In fact with the exception of the two cockpit side panels, painted interior green, all the other colors are the same, but lighting must have made them look different. I still have to detail paint all the panels and switches and do the floors in wood and NMF. I just painted it all at once to keep the other colors that go over them uniform.

I'm quite motiviated to build this one. 

PJ, I like the dual scheme idea. I'll look into that.

BK

Good job on the interior Bk. I did this one when it first came out as "Little Miss Mischief", half OD and NMF so this can be an option to keep the Alclad cost down. Had it for many years and finally sold it on Ebay 12 years ago for some good $. I've heard that the 1/72 Revell release is a smaller version so I just may grab one at the next show.

Revell's 1/48 J Liberator is very nice too. I did that one all NMF as "The Dragon and his Tail". That was one crazy colorful art work.

Ooh I can't wait to see this one. Great start so far. I was just poking arund a B-17G two weeks ago, and your color looks spot-on.

-BD-

Be looking forward to this, the green looks good to me.

You don't see many G's in none NMF scheme, so that should make a change.

an oldie, but a goodie! Cant wait to see what you'll do to it! :)

I have the very same kit in the stash so I'll be watching and learning.  I do like your interior green color and ty for posting.