1/14/18 Revell 1/48 B-17G Flying Fortress Completed

Here’s what’s been done last night after my grandson Ezra fell asleep.  If he’s up, he likes to hang out with his papa in the Model den but it’s jus too dangerous for a one year old toddler to be at.

I’ve got all these tiny square bottles of Testors Enamel paints, and since I’m going to paint my B-17G in Model Master Enamel OD, I might as well use that majority of my Enamel paints for this build.  Mrs. Toshi said that she won’t mind the smell as much, especially the thinner smell.   So here is the start of my Revell 1/48 B-17G Flying Fortress build.

Your friend, Toshi

mawright20

Toshi, this is a pretty decent kit for the B-17. This was the first model I built with my kids. Currently the largest model hanging from the basement ceiling. Mike

 

Your friend, Toshi

You have such a great wife, Toshi! While waiting for the Ki-61 to arrive, she bought you B-17 1:48 to keep you busy. I wonder whether you have any other kits in stock. Take your time and enjoy building the Flying Fortress. 

Model Maniac

You have such a great wife, Toshi! While waiting for the Ki-61 to arrive, she bought you B-17 1:48 to keep you busy. I wonder whether you have any other kits in stock. Take your time and enjoy building the Flying Fortress. 

 

As far as any other kits in stock/stash, I have none.  I will take my time on this kit as I’ll be very busy with my wonderful grandson and ferrying Mrs. Toshi to the Cleveland Seidman Cancer Center to get her Proton Radiation Treatment and back home.

When it’s time, we will both shave our heads together.  lol!  Thank you so much for the kind words in concern to Mrs. Toshi and I.  Also and a very much of a thank you for always following my threads!

Your friend, Toshi

This is is what was worked on last night when Ezra, my grandson went to bed.  I hope you all enjoy my progress at this point!

Just an FYI, everything has been hand painted thus far.

Your friend, Toshi

Looks good Toshi!Progressing smoothly thus far!

philo426

Looks good Toshi!Progressing smoothly thus far!

 

Your friend, Toshi

Chemteacher

Looking forward to your build. I have this one in my stash. Prayers for Mrs. Toshi.

 

Your friend, Toshi

Looks great so far. Very clean and precise build and painting, as per your usual standard. 

This is a fun one to build. It was my first one getting back into the hobby since I built when I was a kid. I also built my chow hound in OD Green. Came out quite nice, the only thing I didn't do was paint the framing on the canopy, ball turret, but I still could if I dig it out. Yes, prepare to become one with the delux materials "perfect plastic putty" for the seam on the fuselage. I wish I knew of that stuff when I did mine, I swear I was sanding green squadron for a week straight..... sending prayers for Mrs. Toshi, recovery is 100% possible, just took my mom to her final chemo appointment yesterday for brea$t cancer, she had a single mastectomy, but is now cancer free at this time. God bless you both and keep on building!! I've been building a lot of cars and trucks lately, think I need to jump into another aircraft build.... -Rudy

edit: who knew "brea$t" was a "bad word"?

RudyOnWheels

This is a fun one to build. It was my first one getting back into the hobby since I built when I was a kid. I also built my chow hound in OD Green. Came out quite nice, the only thing I didn't do was paint the framing on the canopy, ball turret, but I still could if I dig it out. Yes, prepare to become one with the delux materials "perfect plastic putty" for the seam on the fuselage. I wish I knew of that stuff when I did mine, I swear I was sanding green squadron for a week straight..... sending prayers for Mrs. Toshi, recovery is 100% possible, just took my mom to her final chemo appointment yesterday for brea$t cancer, she had a single mastectomy, but is now cancer free at this time. God bless you both and keep on building!! I've been building a lot of cars and trucks lately, think I need to jump into another aircraft build.... -Rudy

edit: who knew "brea$t" was a "bad word"?

 

I want to thank you for your prayers.  I believe that Mrs. Toshi‘s recovery is 100% achievable as well as your mother is a shining example of this.  God bless you as well my friend, and I’m looking forward in an aircraft build from you.

Your friend, Toshi

UnwaryPaladin

Looks great so far. Very clean and precise build and painting, as per your usual standard. 

 

Your friend, Toshi

Thank you all for your patience, Mrs. Toshi has three more Proton Radiation treatments left, out of a series of thirty three treatments.  It’s an hours drive and an hours drive back.  Treatments take fifteen minutes.  All the while my grandson Ezra is the real trooper here.

He gets up early, then calmly gets dressed while Mrs. Toshi packs a snack bag for him.  Once ready, we head out on our daily journey!  Once there there is a special toddlers room with toys for Ezra.  Once back, I try to prepare dinner while Mrs. Toshi rests.  Although Ezra has other plans.  lol!  After dinner, it’s a bath for Ezra and sleep time for him.  That’s when Mrs. Toshi and I can chill.

By this point, I’m too tired to look at any bench time so I try to save it after Proton Therapy is completed.  Once done, I’ll be caring for Mrs. Toshi and then I’ll have a routine to be able to acclimate my space again and include my B-17G WIP!

Your friend, Toshi

Hi Toshi!

I'm sure that Ki-61 had to have shown up by now. I'm anxious to hear of your initial impressions of the kit. After all, I did highly recommend it lol.

Mine still sits on the sidelines waiting for me to gather the courage to tackle the paint scheme lol.

God bless and keep you and yours during this holiday season my friend. Stay warm, stay safe, and may angels watch over the Mrs.

M. Brindos

Hi Toshi!

I'm sure that Ki-61 had to have shown up by now. I'm anxious to hear of your initial impressions of the kit. After all, I did highly recommend it lol.

Mine still sits on the sidelines waiting for me to gather the courage to tackle the paint scheme lol.

God bless and keep you and yours during this holiday season my friend. Stay warm, stay safe, and may angels watch over the Mrs.

 

Your friend, Toshi

Nice start to a very interesting project. I'm looking forward to seeing the build progress.

Thank you for the nice words.  I’ve been busy with some family issues (The Mrs. was undergoing radiation therapy) but will start back on this project soon.  As always, thank you for following this build.

Your friend, Toshi

Hope all is good and well with the wife Toshi.

That should be a fun build especially in od  I have a few 2 engine planes in 1/48 but my 4 engine ones are 1/72 . I haven’t built that beast yet.

M. Brindos

Hi Toshi!

I'm sure that Ki-61 had to have shown up by now. I'm anxious to hear of your initial impressions of the kit. After all, I did highly recommend it lol.

Mine still sits on the sidelines waiting for me to gather the courage to tackle the paint scheme lol.

God bless and keep you and yours during this holiday season my friend. Stay warm, stay safe, and may angels watch over the Mrs.

 

At that juncture, I will order another Ki-61.  The B-17G will take awhile to complete so this should be perfect.  You too and your family will be sent prayers of health and prosperity.  I wish you a wonderful Christmas my very good friend!

Your friend, Toshi

plasticjunkie

Hope all is good and well with the wife Toshi.

 

Your friend, Toshi

crown r n7

That should be a fun build especially in od  I have a few 2 engine planes in 1/48 but my 4 engine ones are 1/72 . I haven’t built that beast yet.

 

Your friend, Toshi

 What a beautiful man you are to remove your hair to make Mrs. Toshi feel better, now THAT'S love. Thank God her therapy sessions are over and she's feeling better. My prayers are with you two as always. Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend.

Great kit. Built 2 of them as a kid. Been meaning to build one properly. May be on my build list for the new year ...

Just got caught up with the thread.  What a neat project.   I am now subscribed.  Happy to hear that your wife is on the downhill side of things.  Everything else takes a back seat till our special people are feeling better.  I hope that the two of you can get back to doing what you enjoy real soon.  Best regards.

Glad to hear things are looking up for the Toshi's!  Best wishes.

Jay Jay

 What a beautiful man you are to remove your hair to make Mrs. Toshi feel better, now THAT'S love. Thank God her therapy sessions are over and she's feeling better. My prayers are with you two as always. Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend.

 

Your Nephew, Toshi