Shawn M Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) This will be my thread for my Revell'o'gram 1/48 B-17G conversion to RAF Fortress III. I plan on using the Paragon Conversion Set and some decals I've sourced through the great members here on ARC. Kit in hand, some minor work started...itching to start building and painting! Edited March 7, 2011 by Shawn M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Shawn, I'm looking forward to seeing your conversion to an RAF Fort. I'm itchin to get started on mine too. I like the idea you've got on passing the bomber to your Uncle after. Cheers! Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tempestwulf Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I do love US types with RAF roundels to say the least. Mustangs, Libs, Forts, Corsairs etc - They suit them well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I do love US types with RAF roundels to say the least. Mustangs, Libs, Forts, Corsairs etc - They suit them well. Although, you have to admit - the Spits with the American Stars on them look pretty good too. But, I do agree with you - adds a new look to them, not too common, and very nice indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) Shawn, I like the idea you've got on passing the bomber to your Uncle after. Cheers! Mark. Mark, the nose art is "Give it to Uncle", added color profile to first post Edited December 29, 2010 by Shawn M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) Oh, well... ummmm.... in that case... I'm glad you've decided to keep the finished bomber for yourself. Ought to be fairly interesting indeed. Edited December 29, 2010 by Kostucha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 hrm..the image is no longer displaying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 almost done with this: then its fortress time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Ya, I was watching that build and really love the detail you put into that one! Very very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Corsair is done: Cleaned up the parts for the first few steps, found another seat for the radio room, selected crewmen for the visible locations, removed US B-17G items NOT needed for the Fortress III. Im going to pick up some paint today and start building gluing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Cant wait for some pictures! Corsair looks superb!!! Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 started painting interior bits last night. Zinc chromate....ooo exciting! Also started painting my crew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 All my builds have some unique thing I try out. This one is the first time I've ever used an aftermarket set on a model, first use of resin parts, first time with vac parts. SO I decided to throw another first in there an make this the first build finished (exterior) in Tamiya Paints. Raided the LHS and got allll my colors last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm interested to see what you think of them - I've never used the stuff myself as I'm a fan of MM paints. Might indeed have to try them if the results are pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I've used them on Automotive builds, they lay down nicely with good rich colors. I used one on a zero I did a ways back, and as my primer color on the Corsair with the same results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I've used them on Automotive builds, they lay down nicely with good rich colors.I used one on a zero I did a ways back, and as my primer color on the Corsair with the same results. I've always used Tamiya paint to airbrush with but I believe you use rattle cans. The only rc Tamiya paint I've used is the white primer and even that is difficult to get on properly. You're a master at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 lol, jack of all trades, master of none. Since Im doing this as an in flight build I've been trying to come up with a good display base. This morning it hit me. Im going to mount it on a clear acrylic rod (or tube) with a light source (LED?) in the bottom, in my mind it should look like its been hit with a search light while supporting it with the gear up. Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'll be honest, at first I liked the idea, but then I started to think that it would look like a very narrow beam search light. The clear rod on it's own might do the trick though, without the LED. But that's just my 2 cents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'll be honest, at first I liked the idea, but then I started to think that it would look like a very narrow beam search light. The clear rod on it's own might do the trick though, without the LED. But that's just my 2 cents. thats an excellent point, I thought about that as well. I may try to see if anyone sells an acrylic cone to use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 thats an excellent point, I thought about that as well. I may try to see if anyone sells an acrylic cone to use. Or mount it on a regular acrylic rod and then put an led or something on the base to shine onto the bottom of the model. Probably won't get the desired effect unless it was in a dimly lit room but still might be cool. I'm thinking for something this large you're going to want a couple acrylic rods anyway. Been researching this as I'm about to mount my A-10 for the DS GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 i was going to use a 1/2" diameter or larger rod to support it. I also though about surrounding the rod with leds and have one inside as well, more of a flood light approach. The effect would only be for dim/dark rooms and photography purposes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 With the lights around it, definitely sounds like an idea. You can "Shape" the beam of light coming off an LED as well. When it's in the typical form of rounded smooth top, the beam is very narrow. If you file it down smooth and leave it roughed up at the end using something like 400 grit sandpaper, it becomes more and more like a 'flood light' where the beam is spread out. Variations of this, such as sanding down one side only, or in various other shapes will alter the effect. Shoot, I did this thing a few years ago. I took 1 blue LED and showed what the different forms of sanding/shaping will give for a light effect. I'm thinking maybe the image saved is on the old computer. I'll try and dig it up. If not, one of these days I'll have to do it again. But, yeah, sounds good! Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thanks mark, at least Im on the right track. I had thought about scuffing the "beam" as well to diffuse the light coming out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 continued painting the interior last night, started dry brushing and washing as well...its starting to come to life! I assembled the pliot/co-pilot seats after filling in the massive ejector pin holes. and Retracted the tail wheel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ah yes... ejector pin holes... Pictures?! (not the ejector marks, but your progress) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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