B-17G 'Betty Lou'.

[Jack L]

HI ALL its got me :thinking: about this strb side wiast gunner postion do anybody know if they ever did it like Ralph has done as he said he just went by instruckions but I always have seen the B17 with a gunner postion each side ? but he's done a crackin job on the model very well done Ralph
chris

"The B-17G was still tail heavy with the same centre of gravity problems as earlier models. However, by May 1944, when long-range fighter escort was effective defensive protection, gunners were not as busy as before and it was decided that one waist gunner be dispensed with. The radio room gun, the least used in action, was got also rid of and the quantity of ammunition carried reduced. All these measures brought the centre of gravity nearer to a more acceptable position."

[boatman]

"The B-17G was still tail heavy with the same centre of gravity problems as earlier models. However, by May 1944, when long-range fighter escort was effective defensive protection, gunners were not as busy as before and it was decided that one waist gunner be dispensed with. The radio room gun, the least used in action, was got also rid of and the quantity of ammunition carried reduced. All these measures brought the centre of gravity nearer to a more acceptable position."

OH thanks Jack that's that sorted then many thanks for the info
chris

[Jack L]

OH thanks Jack that's that sorted then many thanks for the info
chris

No problem Chris...the info found here for any further reading: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/versionen/b-17g/

[Guest]

"The B-17G was still tail heavy with the same centre of gravity problems as earlier models. However, by May 1944, when long-range fighter escort was effective defensive protection, gunners were not as busy as before and it was decided that one waist gunner be dispensed with. The radio room gun, the least used in action, was got also rid of and the quantity of ammunition carried reduced. All these measures brought the centre of gravity nearer to a more acceptable position."

Thanks for that info Jack :smiling3:.

[flyjoe180]

I've been away for a bit Ralph, great to see another gem from your work bench

[Guest]

I've been away for a bit Ralph, great to see another gem from your work bench

Cheers Joe and welcome back :smiling3:.

[Guest]

Great looking build Ralph. Superb paint job. Did you know you've left some masking on the canopy?

Cheers Paul :smiling3:.
So sorry for missing your comment.