Alex22 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi all, Yes a 2nd Mason and Dixon. I've just noticed 100BG is going to build it too. I hope you don't mind because this is the one B-17G I've been looking to build for years. I got the last needed stuff this morning from Hannants so I'm all set for it. The amount of work looks huge and I'll be building a few other "simple" kids along to have something else to relax on when the Fort is taking my patience away... Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 WOW you sure you got enough stuff !!!! Can i ask what kit # of your B-17? I have never seen that box art i LOVE those marking Cant wait to see some WIP Cheers Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex22 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Neo, It's the Revell/Hasegawa reboxing of the Promodeler B-17G back in 2004. kit ref #HSGHM195 Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Welcome aboard Alex! A lot of that "shtuff" in the second picture looks really familiar. A lot of the reference books you've got do not... that's one heck of a collection you've got. I take it you're planning on opening up the bomb bay as well? Cheers! Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex22 Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi all, After starting 2011 sick with a bad flue I'm back at work. I've started with the seats that were not very accurate compared to the technical documents I had. I've added a few pieces here and there. Still some minor paintwork to do but I'm quiet happy with the results for now. And I've also done that cheers Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 alex, that looks amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate of the East Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Alex, that IP looks awesome, would love to know how you did it. Is that decals, or you punch them out and hand paint everyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Neo,It's the Revell/Hasegawa reboxing of the Promodeler B-17G back in 2004. kit ref #HSGHM195 Alex Holey ****, seriously!!!!! I've only heard of this kit, never actually seen one. Would you mind a pic or 2 of the box itself, and a pic of the sprues? Your work looks really good so far, love how the seats turned out. By the way, I'm jealous of all the books and aftermarket stuff you have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Alex, Superb work! Really love the seats. And excellent IP. I'm looking forward to using mine after seeing yours. It really does look superb. The detaisl you added to the back of your seats looks great, and it's no wasted effort either, as they'll be right up next to the side windows in the cockpit. A very nice touch indeed. Cheers! Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prop Duster Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 nice work. Now, don't mind me, I'll just sit over here in the corner and keep watching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Incredible. I had a Holy Sh%^ moment as well. Love seeing some work being completed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 With all that extra goodies, it will be a beauty on your hands, that for sure. Already a great start... I already bought popcorn and a few drinks to see this build on the front row. Kindest regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Wow, you got an ungodly amount of reference material and after market goodies. This is going to be a fun build to watch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Wow, you got an ungodly amount of reference material and after market goodies. This is going to be a fun build to watch I couldn't agree more! Off to a superb start so far, that's for sure. That IP still has me stopping in and staring at it. Boy it looks sharp, as do those seats. A HUGE improvement over the kit seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex22 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 First of all a big thank you about all your comments. Unfortunately I didn't have much time lately to work on my B-17, but finally I managed to have some time for me and worked a bit on her... (yeah the B-17....) Lot of work has been done sanding and adjusting the resin sets - I had a few difficulties but most of all the way all fits together with the old Monogram kit is quiet acceptable. Opening the front door means detailing the area and that's what I'm focused on right now. For sure Mark is a great inspiration and he's showing me what to do on his post. I know my details are not 100% accurate but I kinda like the result for now and that's a motivation to open the bomb bay... Now I'm still a bit scared to imagine that most of this work'll be invisible... But well, I'm really enjoying working on all these details so... More details'll be added later but that gives a general idea Have a great week Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
100th BG Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Alex, that is absolutely fantastic! As others have asked, how did you do that panel? Is that the Eduard panel with some extra work or is it all scratch? Thanks for the update, that is great stuff to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Alex! Great work Sir! I know from what I've found with the TD resin set, you'll have to scootch over those two motors more towards the center, and the O2 bottles don't fit to well. That said, your scratch building looks great! If you're going to do the bomb bay, I strongly suggest you do it before mounting the interior by making the "roof" of the bomb bay outside the kit, rather than how I attempted it. Should make things A LOT easier. @Karl, looking at the Eduards PE panel I've got, that's what it looks like - but I could be wrong. Even if it is the Eduard panel, Alex did one heck of a job on it! Looks superb!!! Looking good mate! Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 wow, the resin bits really make these Forts pop! Nice work on the stringers too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 wow, the resin bits really make these Forts pop!Nice work on the stringers too! Yes, but as mentioned... the cockpit is wrong. Things we didn't know until too late. The waist position isn't wide enough if you've got open waist gun positions. Their nose though is dang good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex22 Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hi all, Little work has been done on my B-17. Lots of adjustements to avoid any bad surprise when closing the fuselage. I'll try to work more on the "big" details before installing the throttles and yokes. I'll try to focuse on the nose next week and add more pictures when the work is done. Thanks for watching. Regards Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Wow. I'd love to buy a set of those seats off you. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirkpitt289 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 What scale is this kit, 1/48? Great work so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 really nice interior. watching with interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Looking good Alex. Deacon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Alex, please tell me there's an update! Can't wait to see how the work is coming along. Cheers, Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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