Kostucha Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Warped pieces from the Monogram kit? Noooooo... say it isn't so. I've got my wings sitting under pressure to straighten them out. That all to well known gap between the wing halves on the engine nacelles is going to come back and bite me in the *ss I'm sure of it. There's one question I have, and maybe you can answer it... why would they put curtains up in the RO compartment anyway? And did they cover up the top piece of plexiglass as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) The radio room also housed the radar station (which I did not build), the curtain was to block out all light for the operator as Im sure the radioman had some light to work by. Same goes for the nose area, it gets a curtain as well although Im pretty sure thats just to cut down reflectivity in the nose area. My wings are not warped at all, I've done some basic test fitting there and it doesn't seem "too bad". Edited January 11, 2011 by Shawn M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 As far as I've read, some of them had the entire nose section blacked out, half of the side cockpit windows and some of the radio room, mainly it was to help the crew not lose they're night vision/get blinded by the searchlights. I havent seen anything to suggest the radio room hatch was blacked out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 The entire nose black out is new to me, they had equipment in there that needed to transmit through the glazing. My aircraft had partial black out on the side windows. Mostly the window black out was to reduce reflection from the searchlights, im sure it also helped the pilots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I love seeing progress. Looks sweet keep it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Im amazed at how quickly this box gets empty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Speak for yourself... hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prop Duster Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 True!I decided that adapting my pilots and crew for the build is more work then I care to do. She'll be a "ghost ship" flying crew less. Here's my B-17 almost looks real OK,OK, she IS real, she is at March (ex Field- AF Base) Air Musieum. And a little perspire inspireation for your ship Great Job of work you have done so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 thanks Steve! Anyone else think the nose on that ^ G looks odd? Almost like an E nose? Great nose art on it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Army_Air_Force Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 The nose glass is the blunt nosed glazing, with the peak of the dome just above the join line in the glazing. Earlier G's had a more pointed glazing with the front peak at about 3/4 of the height of the nose. Then there was the really long F type glazing that was also seen on very early G models. Plus a number of these F types that were modified with single and twin 50's, and one with a 20mm canon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Wow, thank you for the great info! Im assuming then my Revell 'G' has the long pointed one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Army_Air_Force Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) This is the normal high peak nose glass seen on B-17G's. I think the Revell kit has this type. This is the shorter blunt nose..... Edited January 12, 2011 by Army_Air_Force Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Really... first we were comparing size, and now Stephens comparing noses... what's this GB coming to? I've heard 3, 4, 5 and 6 different plexiglass nose types, and seen those numbers tossed around wildly from time to time as well. How many different plexiglass noses were there? (on the F's and G's)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 The nose knows... SO last night I glued up the wings, horizontal tail surfaces, wheels, retracted the main gear and finished gluing in windows and interior bits. Tonight I join the fuse halves and start sanding and filling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 The nose knows...SO last night I glued up the wings, horizontal tail surfaces, wheels, retracted the main gear and finished gluing in windows and interior bits. Tonight I join the fuse halves and start sanding and filling. Sounds really good! Can't wait to see some progress shots. Just and an FYI, I am SO jealous of you right now. Just so you know. I hope you feel a little guilty tonight with your progress. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Damn shawn, sounds like you might be the first one done! I havent even started yet, guess I need to get my @ss in gear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 I still have a lot of small details to incorporate...plus I have to paint it. I have to fit the resin block off plates once the fuse is joined, attach the "window" chutes on the rear fuse, flame dampers on the turbo superchargers, drill for a LOT of antennas, make the nose curtains, blah blah blah then cut and fit the vac chin radome as well. Without an airbrush that means I need warmish weather or I need to use my garage, then vent fumes. I also need to order my "Prop Blurs" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Sorry Mark, no guilt. After my last build that took 6 months, this is a treat to myself! B-17 Guy, get crackin! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) fuse halves joined-check wing seams sanded-check nasty gaps at nacelles puttied- check upper turret construction started-check test fit of resin block offs- check I have one sprue left in the box, the clear one! However, I have more fiddly bits, resin, vac formed bubbles and PE then I do large parts....I need to bribe the carpet monster to go away for abit... Edited January 14, 2011 by Shawn M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'll be watching how you do all PE antennas and resin parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 I did a real quick test fit last night of the Resin plates. The nose piece is poorly cast and is mishapen, but what I have fits properly and will be hidden by the radome. The ball turret block off looks like it will be perfect. This is my first time EVER working with resin. I was surprised at how soft it is! I thought it would be more like 2 part epoxy resin that dries rock hard and is tough to work with. This stuff trims with an exacto and a razor saw cuts through it like butta! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I did a real quick test fit last night of the Resin plates.The nose piece is poorly cast and is mishapen, but what I have fits properly and will be hidden by the radome. The ball turret block off looks like it will be perfect. This is my first time EVER working with resin. I was surprised at how soft it is! I thought it would be more like 2 part epoxy resin that dries rock hard and is tough to work with. This stuff trims with an exacto and a razor saw cuts through it like butta! As a quick tip, if you're sanding the stuff, I recommend you sand under water - pretty much eliminates any of that bad resin dust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 50 cal mounted, outside Where the flash suppressor??....they were fitted to all 100 Group B-17's and US NLS a/c too They are easy enough to make or just cut the cuppressor of the Quickboost 1/48 P-38M gun set Its the little details that stand out..don't forget to black out the side windows and the sidewindows of the canopy too Excellent work so far... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
100th BG Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Shawn, if you are stil interested in the trailing antenna installation: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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