Boeing Build

The office is looking great Jeremy,

By the way, I will be moving  out of my house on Wednesday, and moving into the new one on Friday. I will be very busy for several days, so I apologize in advance for any inattentiveness to the GB. It would only be because I did not get to my computer or I'm so pooped that I couldn't.

To jelliott523,

Everything looks fantastic, I can't wait to see the completed project.

Toshi

Thank you B_one fixer.  I just hope I can keep up with all that PE.

Toshi

Toshi that B-17 is going to look Sweet.

Jelliott  that f-15.kit is a great Kit.  I have built 4 of them and would build another one if I had one.

Here's a few progress pics of the dual F-15E build that I have going.  Sorry that the pictures arent the best quality, I'm using my phone to take the pictures.  When they are done I'm going to have the pictures taken by my sister-in-law who is a professional photographer.  Enjoy!  These are going to built OOB with the slight exception that I am using AM decals on one of the kits and may add some loadouts from the spares box.

It's great to be here and meet so many new forum members!  Thank you modelcrazy.  The "Bug" works just fine.

Toshi

Mr Toshi,

Nice to see you here my friend,

That's some tiny PE  work there. It seems to have bent alright. I use tweezers myself, but it looks like that cute little tool you have works just fine.

Steve

Sorry, wrong format.

Here's the first step with the B-17G build.  The last time I touched photo etch was my P-61 Black Widow build.  

Toshi

The very first time I tried photo etch I bought a bending tool called photoflex.  It fell apart in seconds.  What you see here is "The Bug" from "The Small Shop".  It looks like it'll last for a very long time.

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This is one of many control boxes for this build.

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To my fellow forum members of The Group Build,

I know the actual interior color is Zinc Chromete Green, but Mrs. Toshi and I could barely see what's inside.  Hence I chose Zinc Chromate Yellow.  Mrs. Toshi's words were; "If you paint the PE black, you won't be able to see it unless you get really close".  

To B_one fixer,

Thank you sir!  I am pretty sure these were the '70s models like the V-8 Engine, Visible P-51 Mustang, and the Visible Human Body.  There were a few more that I haven't seen.  Good luck on your final stages of your build.

Toshi

Thanks Allan it took a lot of micro sol and strategic heating with a hairdryer

B_one,

That is one beautiful Boeing!  Just really pretty. Impressive how you made the tail decals conform like that.  Excellent build!

Thanks for the kind words MC and Lockon, I hope the 777 turns out great too. I am still trying to figure out which airline to go with and if I want to turn it into an 200ER or 300ER variant. But I figure that out when it gets here.

Oops, sorry about the double post.

B1,

I added your 777 to the roster, If it turns out anything like your 767 you'll blow the doors off this GB.

That 767 really looks fantastic on the wall.    Man! you did an absolutely outstanding job on the winglets and livery colors. I LOVE IT! Boeing and Hawaiian would be proud.

Mr Toshi,

Don't worry about a thing. Your talent is right up there with the rest of us.  Your Fort is going to make a fine addition to the Wall of Fame just Like B1's.

I was watching some documentaries on the Fort lately, man what a plane.

Steve

B1,

I added your 777 to the roster, If it turns out anything like your 767 you'll blow the doors off this GB.

That 767 really looks fantastic on the wall.    Man! you did an absolutely outstanding job on the winglets and livery colors. I LOVE IT! Boeing and Hawaiian would be proud.

MrToshi,

Don't worry about a thing. Your talent is right up there with the rest of us.  Your Fort is going to make a fine addition to the Wall of Fame just Like B1's.

I was watching some documentaries on the Fort lately, man what a plane.

Steve

B1,

I added your 777 to the roster, If it turns out anything like your 767 you'll blow the doors off this GB.

That 767 really looks fantastic on the wall.    Man! you did an absolutely outstanding job on the winglets and livery colors. I LOVE IT! Boeing and Hawaiian would be proud.

Toshi,

Don't worry about a thing. Your talent is right up there with the rest of us.  Your Fort is going to make a fine addition to the Wall of Fame just Like B1's.

I was watching some documentaries on the Fort lately, man what a plane.

Steve

Wow B-one!  Looks amazing!!! My 727 is stalled due to distractions from the real world :(  But, at least I made time to head to the IPMS Nationals in the morning - can't wait!

To modelcrazy,

I just hope I can do justice to this B-17G.  Thank you for excepting me in the Boeing GB.  I'm very excited!

Toshi

To B_one fixer,

This is my first also, I recall seeing this at the store and at the local pharmacy.  I could never afford one as it was way beyond my budget, this was in 1977.  I recall it cost $20.00.  That was a lot of money back then for a model kit.  I just hope I can pull this off.

Toshi

Thanks Cody

Excellent Work!   Will put this on the finished gallery right away!

Well here she is all finished up, the gloss sealer is almost cured but I am calling this one done.

Toshi,

That 17 is going to be so cool.  I can't wait.

B1,

Ii'll be my pleasure. I'll add it to the roster as soon as I get home.

Wow Toshi this will be pretty interesting to see. I have never actually seen one of these clear kits in person, or completed in that matter.

   As for my build the 767 is pretty much complete, I just have some light weathering to do and a final sealer coat. Pics to follow upon completion. Also MC can you put me down for a minicraft 1/144 777 as well. I am still waiting the kit to arrive. After building this 767 my interest in airliners has been re-sparked.

This is my very first B-17g Flying Fortress build as well as this being my first GB.  I hope I can meet and exceed GB forum members expectations.  I'll do everything to the best of my abilities.  Here is my PE sets, I'm still waiting for one more set to be delivered.  Once I'm done with my Tamiya 1:32 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Model 21 "Zeke" I'll diligently start the B-17G build.

Items are primed with Tamiya gray Liquid Laquer Primer G.

Here is a dry fit, I see no issues at this time.

I currently use a NEO Iwata Gravity feed and a Harbor Frieght Tools Siphon feed AB.  The AB DEPICTED HERE WAS MY VERY FIRST AB.  Just to see how it still does the job, I utilized it to prime the B-17G.  It did a really great job.

To my fellow Boeing GB forum members,

First of all, thank you for this opportunity in allowing me to partake in this Boeing GB.  I would have never been apart of this GB if it wasn't for an invitation from modelcrazy.  The majority of my threads are on the  aircraft area.  Per request, I will be posting this same build there as well as here!

Second, I'm not as competent as many of you are at modeling, so please forgive me ahead of time in any area you deem that needs to be corrected.  All comments and re-do's are welcomed.  Once again, thank you for this opportunity.

The model kit that I will enter into the Boeing GB will be a "Visible B-17G "Flying Fortress".  I have already purchased  five different eduard PE parts, so this should be interesting.  I will start this build as soon as I complete my Tamiya 1:32 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Model 21 "Zeke" ASAP!

Toshi

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You know, I never though of that. The fuse could be modified with 2 kit bashed 747's , but the wings and tail?   Maybe some of you guys would have some thoughts. I know that are some kit bash kings in here.