Revell 1/72 B17-G Flying Fortress.

[spanner570]

That is really looking the part Ron. I hope none of the decals are half over a bit you've chopped out!

Jim and Rick. There in lies the truth.

So keen was I to have a crack at exposing one half of the B-17G, that I didn't give the decals on the port side a second's thought. As can be seen and judging by your posts, I suspect you've already sussed there is a big hole where most of the cracking nose artwork should go....


Not to worry and I'm certainly not bothered in the slightest. I'm having too much fun with the build. If nothing else, it's taught me to think things through properly before getting out the drill, saw (any type), file, teeth, pickaxe, scissors, hammer and chisel........ :upside:

Thanks also to Chris for your excellent idea......

Ivor Maidda Missteakka

[scottie3158]

Ron,
That is looking very nice mate.

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Ron

great job, looking really good. Far better than my attempt of a few years ago.

[Mickc1440]

Seriously good work Ron

[spanner570]

Thanks Paul, Peter and Mick for your nice posts. :thumb2:

Decals on.


Antenna wires done too.



I took some of the pictures before I added the antenna. In fact nearly all are missing the wires. Bit of muck and dust added. Yes, I know it looks like silvering, but trust me it ain't.



The nose art.
After me wrecking the wrong side of the aircraft :upside:, I've managed to salvage summat from the nose art. Obviously not accurate, but better than now't! It'll do me......



Then you put the right wing on.......ta, ra



Now chaps, here's one for you all to kind'a vote on....

I intend to show the nice engine details on the port wing. Here's where you good people come in.

Options.
Have both engines exposed, minus props.
" " " " plus props.
Have the port inner engine complete with prop and cover and leave the outer engine showing. (minus or plus prop.)
Have the outer finished - Inner showing. ( minus or plus prop)
S*d it! Have both engines complete with cover and props!.


I'm leaning towards option three with prop.



Over to my learned friends.

Cheers.
Ron

[stillp]

3rd choice. With prop.
Pete

[Jim R]

Inner engine opened up, outer engine covered, both with props.
Decals look nice. I knew you'd find a place for a pretty girl with minimal clothing.

[Andy the Sheep]

I'm for both exposed, one (inner) with and one (outer) without prop.

[langy71]

Inner engine opened up, outer engine covered, both with props.
Decals look nice. I knew you'd find a place for a pretty girl with minimal clothing.

I'd go for this with a slight caveat, how's about having bits of the actual prop cut down to match the opened up area of the nacelle...?
(just a thought, so don't hate me for the extra work involved..lol)

[Steven000]

Nice progress Ron! Looking good

[Ian M]

That is looking very nice Ron.

[minitnkr]

I like langy71's idea.

[spanner570]

Thanks for the nice comments on the model and prop. question feedback. Split down many ways, I see. Also, I don't know what " With a slight caveat" is, so I couldn't try and model one of those! :upside:

Only one way to sort it and as we all know, women are always right!

Without showing her the list, I asked the present Mrs. Ron what options she would like for the port engines.

After a brief scratch at her warts, she replied "Inner complete. Outer, just engine and prop." So, who am I to argue? Well done to Pete!


Props done. Red and silver spinners.
I'll glue these on, attach the port wing and that's nearly it.







Thanks for replying to the prop. question and thanks also to those who stuck with this rather long winded build.

Ron

[yak face]

Looking superb matey , nearly there now , im off to get something to eat now , dont know why but ive just got a craving for swiss cheese !

[papa 695]

Thanks Ian.
It's been a long, head scratching build, but hey ho, who needs an easy life? ME!

Thanks for the post.

Ron

Thanks for the build Ron, most entertaining.