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BACK IN THE SPOTIGHT--THE BOMBER GROUP BUILD (Medium and Heavy bombers from all eras)

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Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Monday, August 9, 2004 3:22 PM
Hey this build has died as well, whats going on? Somebody post some progress reports.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 5:02 PM
I've just finished my B1-A but I cant post pics yet...
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Posted by Aaronw on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:57 PM
I'm just trying to finish off some other kits and builds before starting a bomber, but I'll be jumping in eventually, I found a good pic of the aircraft I plan to do at least.
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Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 9:08 PM
Not to worry, V.A., If the weather holds, I'm going to give m B-17G a coat of paint today... with any luck I'll have the masking off by this evening! Big Smile [:D]
Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 7:23 AM
I just need to get some pics made of "Mystical Adventure".Smile [:)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:53 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Vintage Aircraft

Hey this build has died as well, whats going on? Somebody post some progress reports.Big Smile [:D]

OK, here's my update:
reporting no progress at present .Clown [:o)]
(i'm still working on my D-Day GB project, even tho' the completion date has passed 4 that one)Sad [:(]
this thread sez: "i'm not dead, just napping." Wink [;)]
we'd better start 'making history' again, eh, Vintage A/C ? Big Smile [:D]

frostySmile [:)]

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Posted by Jeeves on Friday, August 13, 2004 1:41 PM
OK...finally some progress shots... my Black Cat is currently actually blue Wink [;)] I am going to attempt some salt technique on this one and so wanted to have something underneath to show for it...

In the first pic I used the dinky flash as it had the best shot of the true color I am using....


In the second pic, while crappy overall, you can see somewhat the detail on the cockpit area... unfortunately this old camera has no zoom or macro options-- so close up shots were just a blur.


And I am actually doing another bomber build for this one as I am building it for a local vet who was a ball turret gunner. I will be building the Monogram 1/48 B-17F...so I have my hands full with this GB overall LOL
Mike
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Posted by shrikes on Saturday, August 14, 2004 10:25 AM
Okay, I've finally given my B-17 a coat of paint and stripped off the masking! Here she is:






You can't really see it here, but there are a lot of rough edges because the masking pulled away at some of the paint at its edges... There's a LOT of touch-up work that's yet to be done, not to mention weathering and a good wash...I hope this one turns out alright! Comments and criticism (on the model, not on my photography skills) are very welcome! Big Smile [:D]

Oh, and i dunno if you can see it, but i faced the chin turret to the right, as i see in most reference pictures of B-17Gs on the ground. Does anyone know the reason for this? Question [?] Smile [:)]
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Posted by jay12472 on Sunday, August 15, 2004 8:59 PM
pics look great. Heres my update I have started to paint the Peggy, good news .Bad news when i was putting the canopy in i dropped it and had it break into lots of pieces,so I don't have a canopy for the cokpit. But I should have some pics of it over the next couple days Jason
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Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 3:35 PM
Shrikes, that B-17 looks good, painting the OD over a aluminum finish is tough, you did a fine job.
Scott

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:21 PM
Jeeves:
the Cat is looking good so far ! is that the academy kit ?
(sorry if u mentioned it before, i can't remember)

shrikes:
wow, ur b17 looks phenomenal !
ur love 4 the b17 really shows thru... it makes me want 2 work on mine !
maybe i'll throw 'memphis belle' in the vcr 4 some extra inspiration...

frostySmile [:)]

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Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 10:44 PM
Heya frosty...

Nope-- it's the 1/48 Monogram kit...all 25" wide of it Wink [;)]
Mike
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Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 11:10 PM
ok you asked for it you got it.

progress pics of the b-17g revell 1/48. now these pics are a mix between digi cam and web cam. but i will let you tear into them.

the bomb/nav area



now the pit.













it isnt much and doesnt show the overall but i did add wiring for the instrument panel and some other details. i will get better pics before i close it up. still much to do before then though.

joe

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Posted by Lufbery on Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:26 AM
Just checking in.

I'm almost done with the wings on my Martin MB-2. They've taken just about forever to clean up, glue, and sand!

Regards,

-Drew

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:37 AM
Looking good fighntjoe
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Posted by scottrc on Friday, August 20, 2004 9:37 AM
ARRRRRGH! #$%$ $%%^$ #$%$ digital cameras. Got my B-25 set up for a shoot and the battery died. Well, guess I'll dust of the ol Nikon and use it. Just will take a little more time to get the pics back.

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Posted by ghettochild on Saturday, August 21, 2004 10:39 AM
still waiting for the parts to convert this to an h6 version. but here is a little of what happens when a kit is stored in an attic here in texas Sigh [sigh]

-Josh
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:43 PM
ouch thtas going to be hard to fix
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 8:43 PM
Im new to modeling, and my first one that my friend pointed me to is a B 25j Mitchel 1:48 Revel.

Im just getting married and we are on total budget..and im not to good since this is my first model..but I should be done in like 2 weeks :) what do I need to do?
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Posted by scottrc on Monday, August 23, 2004 8:55 AM
The B-25 isn't a bad kit for being on a budget and a beginer. Two things that will need some experience on will be installing the engine narcells to the wings and the canopies over the cockpit and nose. These areas do not fit up well and will require some putty and an emery board. I use "spot glaze" putty from Walmart. I also buy the value pack sandpaper from there as well and it has all the fine grit paper you need. Get some masking tape. You can get by with Krylon spray paints for this plane. They make a good primer to paint the entire plane with, then they make a good olive drab that hunters use. All these paints are under $3 a can and spray nicely. Also pick up an exacto knife. I use the liquid non-toxic cement by Testors. It's not the greatest. Iput a dab on a piece of paper and use a toothpick to apply it to my parts.


The best advice is to be patient and practice. I can't stress enough that sanding makes a good finish. Also, have fun, it's your first model so don't be to critical.

If you havn't checked it out, there is another GB here that requires that you cannot spend over $25 to complete a kit

Scott

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 10:11 PM
Sweet I appreciate the input...unfourtunatly I came across this site a little late, as most painting and assembly is complete...much to my chagrin. its not turning out to bad...i've been working on it on and off..and id like to get more serious because im really enjoying modeling.

Its not as easy as I thought..lol
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Posted by jay12472 on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 7:18 AM
Here is my ki-67 Peggy. I had a few problems when it came time to mask. I tried cutting edge masks and was not happy! They left a lot of glue on the canopys, and some fell off during paint. Here are a few pics anyway.
Jason
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Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 9:32 AM
Nice Peggy, great to see a few Japanese bombers.
Scott

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Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 9:16 PM
And some progress on the other build for this GB while I wait for a PBY book....

I am also building the Monogram B-17F for a local vet who was a ball turret gunner on this plane...but interior detail on the F is lacking. Luckily I have built a -G in the past that I hate to look at-- so instant solution Wink [;)] I ripped open the G and stripped it of all the good interior details and will add them into the -F instead.

Here are some of the latest progress shots:

First the front end...I realize after uploading these pics that the map is a bit too big, so I am going to try to reduce it further and see if that will help...



And here is my first real attempt at scratchbuilding LOL I am opening up the bay and the doors are null for detail-- so break out the styrene!! Just gotta add some color to it! Also-- since he's a ball turret gunner, I opened up the Sperry turret and will add a seat and some other detail as well...



Thanks for looking...
Mike
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Posted by scottrc on Thursday, August 26, 2004 9:47 AM
The addition of the map is a great accent. Bombers are littered with maps, charts, checklist, and procedure manuals. Maybe even the occasional lucky rabbits foot or other lucky charm hanging overhead and a picture of a sweethart or child taped to the bulkhead. Find out from your vet what other personal effects that he might remember that may be in or on the plane.

The crewchief I built the B25 for said, for luck, that he'd tape a pack of smokes to the inside of the wheel well door before every flight. He figured that she'd better come back so that he could get a smoke. So, look real close to the back of the left narcel wheel door on the model, and there will be a small strip of tape with a lump in it representing a pack of luckys.

He also rolled up a bunch of socks and taped them to the top of the access hatch and bulkhead door into the nose because the bombadier, who was 6'-6" (a tall man for a B25, he was orginally assigned to B24s but and administrative mix up put him in B25s) would scalp himself when getting into his position. He said this guy, when wedged into the nose, looked like a chick ready to hatch. If he had to navigate, he would tape the map to the top of the canopy and read it lying on his back. All what would be in the nose was a 50 cal, without the ammo box, it was rigged up farther back into the plane, and the bombsight, which also was installed in flight.

Your doors and other scratchbuilt details are looking awsome.
Scott

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Posted by Jeeves on Thursday, August 26, 2004 9:42 PM
Heya scott...

Well-- I am going to add a pin-up to the mix somewheres.... nothing against Pix and his Betty Grable...but I gotta go with Rita Hayworth...something about those redheads, right joe? Wink [;)]
Mike
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Posted by Jeeves on Friday, August 27, 2004 3:20 PM
Here are a couple more shots...although I am sad to say my digital camera doesn't do close up very well so poor Rita in the radio room is a bit blurry Sad [:(]




I am holding off the closing up of the fuselage for two reasons-- one I fear the fit...and two-- I don't want to hide the redhead LOL
Mike
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Posted by Jeeves on Sunday, August 29, 2004 2:10 PM
OK...more done on the Black Cat PBY...

First up is the front end...showing off the front office where the pilot and copilot are looking for stray Tokyo Express ships...



Behind them is the navigator and radar/radio compartment....I imagine the dimensions are all wrong....but I work with what Monogram gives me, so what can I say ;) The chairs I got from a Luftwaffe BoB personnel set... the table was scratchbuilt-- the top was from the Eduard PSP Base accessories and the legs are toothpicks. And behind that compartment, you can just see the engineer's station in the tower. Next to the window is a control panel from an old Mustang kit, and a seat suspended on a strut. Not sure if the wheel well should show through...but once things are closed up, it won't matter ;) Now just to add Lahodney's quad .50's to the nose!

Next up is the crew quarters....complete with a comfy tissue and toothpick cot and my favorite pin-up once again....good old Rita



And lastly....the waist area sans blisters for now....and guns and gunners ;) But you can see where one would find relief if needed...or just to provide some extra ordinance for those long overnight flights ;)



The "can" is a top of a pen cap and some spare plastic. Bombs away!! Ewwww......
Mike
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  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 3:48 AM
Is it too late to join?

I'm looking at picking up a Dornier 217K later this month.

It's the Revell kit in 1/72.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 9:55 AM
Mike,
I love your details, especially the pin-ups hee hee. You seem to be having a lot of fun!
Scott

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