Els Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I just finished this B-17. It was built OOB except for the decals. I used Aeromaster decals to model Just Plain Lonesome from the 324th BS at Bassingbourne. Sorry about the crappy picture, my area to take pictures was not big enough for this kit. Other than a 1:1 scale Predator head, this is the biggest kit that I have worked on. I have to give props to the people building these 48 scale bomber kits. At times it felt more like wrestling than modelling. No matter how I was holding this thing, the wing or the tail or something was knocking stuff off of my modelling desk. I had to hang it from the ceiling because it didn't fit on any shelf that I had. Now I build under the Aluminium Overcast. I am pretty happy with it. I learned a few things so the next B-17 should be a little easier/better. Thanks for looking. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snakejake Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 beautiful weathering, nicely done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Looks good. I bought and built one when I was a teenager, and it sat on the top of the fridge for a few years at my parent's house because that was the only flat spot big enough for it. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 SnakeJake and Aaron, Thanks for the positive comments. When I was just looking at the picture I noticed I forgot to put the clear parts on the leading edge. I already threw out what I thought was the empty box/sprues. I guess I will have to do a little trash can diving. Aaron, on a side note, I grew up in Yakima and my grandparents had a farm in Ellensburg. Its been about 25 years since I was there last. Its not a city you see pop up very often. I always had a blast when I was there. It used to be a nice small town. How is it now? Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Beautiful Fort, Elas- great paint job! Only one pic? ;) Cheers! chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 SnakeJake and Aaron,Thanks for the positive comments. When I was just looking at the picture I noticed I forgot to put the clear parts on the leading edge. I already threw out what I thought was the empty box/sprues. I guess I will have to do a little trash can diving. Aaron, on a side note, I grew up in Yakima and my grandparents had a farm in Ellensburg. Its been about 25 years since I was there last. Its not a city you see pop up very often. I always had a blast when I was there. It used to be a nice small town. How is it now? Els Who are your Grandparents? I was born and raised here, so chances are that I, my parents, or my grandparents know them. I guess it depends on who you ask about whether or not it is a nice, small town. Outsiders would probably say yes, but as a local, I would have to say that it has changed over the years, and it is a lot bigger than it used to be. I don't know if you remember Winegar's dairy (north side of town by Mt. Stuart Elementary school) but it is ALL houses now as about about 10 years ago, before the market crashed. I served a mission in California for my church from 2001-2002 and when I came home, there was a few new stoplights and a Fred Meyer here, so that took a little bit of getting used to. On the whole, I would say it still is a good town though. Not much in the way of crime or anything at least. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dahut Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Its a beauty. Thank God Monogram has seen fit to re-issue that kit many times over the years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie 17 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Nice looking B-17G. I am making one myself. I do wish you all the very best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Quijano Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Good job, Els. Really nice B-17. Congrats. Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Very nice! One critique....not enough pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
javlin Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Nice Fort!! makes me want to throw mine in the trash heap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 ChukW, Dahut, and Mikester, thanks for the positive comments. Ollie and Javlin, good luck on your builds, having masked the canopies and turrets I feel for what you are going through. Diego, I had a look at your blog and you build some very nice kits. Your painting is excellent. Again, thanks Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 More Pic's please!!!! Looks great! I would love to see the 1:1 Predator head too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Moeggo, Thanks, I would post a couple more pics of the B-17, but I have already hung the kit from the ceiling (No shelf space). Besides, if I post more pictures, people will start to see all the mistakes I made. Here is a picture of the 1:1 predator. Sorry the picture sucks, but it is hanging on the wall and I had to use the flash on my camera. It really brought out the pinks in its mouth, they are not really that bright. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Cheers Els! Man that is cool! Where did you get the Predator head from? Its it a kit of some sort? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piper19 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The Monogram B-17, so much good memories about it... Still a special one in the 1/48th scale for me. I need more Revell/MM B-17 on this forum! Nice weathering on yours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Cheers Els! Man that is cool! Where did you get the Predator head from? Its it a kit of some sort? Thanks, It is a kit. Its hollow cast resin and it is huge. It is made by Black Heart Enterprises. They have several 1:1 scale kits. This is a link to the store: http://blackheartmodels.com/shop/index.html Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 gorgeous finish! Just picked one up last night for $10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody71 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Love the fort and the Predator, you've got a great skill with paint & weathering. I'm currently building a Tyranasaurus for my little un and hope I can get some of the finer details captured as you have with the predator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dahut Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I could not have that Predator head around my house. I wake up in the night, sometimes, and would likely shoot it for an intruder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dean Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Very nice! I'm almost finished a 1/72 memphis belle and am planning on building one of these in the B-17 group build starting in january Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Shawn M, Thanks. For $10 you got a great deal. Woody71, Thanks, Are you going to post pictures of your Trex when you finish it? I would like to see it. Dahut, I know what you are talking about. The first day after I hung it on the wall it startled me a couple times as I walked out of my kitchen. Dean, I saw your B-17, you did a nice job on it. Are you going to build a 72nd scale or 48th for the group build? Unless you have a large display area, I would recommend staying with the 72nd. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) I've seen builds of this kit and, all are good; some are great, but I've not seen one done any better; great job!!. Edited October 29, 2010 by Angels49 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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