gunpowder Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Well i started it, Its a fantastic kit but there will be hours of sanding and test fitting. Its taken me an hour or so just to do this Heres an idea of size compared to the monogram 1/48 B-17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunpowder Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) Lots of test fitting , sanding , test fitting , moaning , swearing i fanally got it all to fit. I wanted to get the interior all fixed in place before painting. All of the floors , bulkheads etc had to be trimmed and sanded a bit to fit. The plasticard is for a massive air bubble that i didnt realise was there until it broke off. No big deal , sanding , plasticard , superglue and milliput made it all good again. Im wasted now though , its been alot of hard work but im really happy so far. Once all of those interior parts are in , its very sturdy Lots more detail to go in the cockpit yet and i will make a box spar. Edited November 17, 2008 by gunpowder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Looking good (and looking like ALOT of work) Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunpowder Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Looking good (and looking like ALOT of work)Ron Thanks. Its been a huge amount of work so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It looks lovely, I'll be following this build. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunpowder Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 I wanted to get the wing spar sorted before i went any further. I used some box section brass and made it so that the wings just slid on. Its done now and im very relieved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
feanor Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Ayup Gunpowder.. WOW... Gobsmacking stuff ! 'S huge ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Verrrry cool indeed. I will follow this closely as I too have this kit to build. Great work so far! Dont suppose you could snap a shot of how you built that spar etc? Cheers Anthony................resisting the urge not to get stuck into mine yet Edited November 18, 2008 by Anthony in NZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunpowder Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Yes sure no problem. I will take some tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shorty84 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Very impressive build. I´ve never seen one of these monsters built, can´t wait to see what happens next. Cheers, Markus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lock n' Load Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 O.k, that's a fat fellow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 wow..That is a model that I will be dreaming about for a while. All i would need is that, a stirling, and a halifax in 48th and I would be set for life!! I will be watching this one for sure. Keep upi the good work. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 This is shaping up to be a very impressive looking plane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hagar Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 That is very cool. What unit are you planning to make it? James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 If you don't mind, how much for the beast? Man it sure looks big! -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunpowder Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks guys. I dont know the markings yet. I like the box art colour of white and grey , but I also like the camoflage upper surface ones too. Difinately RAF though As for price http://store.spruebrothers.com/shared/Stor...et=products.asp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spooky 01 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Very interresting build of an extra-ordinary aircraft. I always have had a weakspot for this bird since I first saw it. Sure will be following this build with a lot of interrest. Hopefully You'll go for the all white scheme with the camo on top. Good luck on Your "porky-pine" !!! "Check Six....." Spooky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunpowder Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Very interresting build of an extra-ordinary aircraft.I always have had a weakspot for this bird since I first saw it. Sure will be following this build with a lot of interrest. Hopefully You'll go for the all white scheme with the camo on top. Good luck on Your "porky-pine" !!! "Check Six....." Spooky. Thanks. That colour scheme was the plan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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