1/9th Scale B-17G Bomber.

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[ATTACH]411986[/ATTACH] Some of the strips.

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Steven

Great start on a very interesting build. Don't see too many RC airplanes here and this one is a whopper.

John

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[ATTACH]411987[/ATTACH] Now the beginning of the strip planking.

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[ATTACH]411988[/ATTACH] As you continue, you will eventually come to this. It's inevitable.

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[ATTACH]411989[/ATTACH] Cut out the approximate piece to fit.

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[ATTACH]411990[/ATTACH] Installed it.

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[ATTACH]411991[/ATTACH] Created some balsa dust to be used as filler.

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[ATTACH]411992[/ATTACH] The filler has been applied using CA glue.

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[ATTACH]411993[/ATTACH] Applying Red Devil lightweight spackle over entire nacelle.

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Prior to filling.[ATTACH]411994[/ATTACH]

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[ATTACH]411997[/ATTACH] The other side.

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[ATTACH]411998[/ATTACH] After first sanding.

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[ATTACH]411999[/ATTACH] Other side.

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[ATTACH]412000[/ATTACH] Finished sanding.

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[ATTACH]412001[/ATTACH] Now the outline for the main landing gear.