darren Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Here's my latest on the bench: It will be built OOB, and as the title suggests as "A Bit O' Lace". Which was my late Dad's all-time favourite B-17G. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USMC Herc Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Classic aircraft. I enjoy watching these aircraft being built. Heres to an easy build and a perfect finish. Cheers & Semper Fi Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USMC Herc Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Classic aircraft. I enjoy watching these aircraft being built. Heres to an easy build and a perfect finish. Cheers & Semper Fi Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 You're going to enjoy that kit, fit is very good. Whos markings for A Bit o Lace are you going to use? Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thank you I built one last year as "Tondalayo". I'm using Lifelike decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 So this is this afternoon's/evening work so far: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) So progress on "Lace" continues. Does anyone know what kind of bombs these are? I'm guessing 500Ib and 250Ib. And would they have coloured stripes around the nose? I'm sure the fort could carry more than four bombs I'll have to hunt for those I didn't use from the previous build. Edited January 7, 2012 by darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edwards scissorhands Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Nice work doing so far ,one of my wwII favorite bomber theres a picture from the interior of the bomb bay!! I dont know how many pound that one is but good exemple for the color and the nice marking lolll!!! olivier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanx Olivier that shows the racks to be Interior Green, most of the images I've seen they are Aluminium. I'm confused now lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edwards scissorhands Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Give me your email in PM and I will sent you the b-17 walk around in pdf format if you want!!! meaby you find the answer in this book ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Right this is this afternoon's progress. And I've repainted the bomb bay bulkheads, catwalk and racks corresponding to pictures: Now the flight deck, and navigator's bomb aimer's positions. Painted brown to represent the wood floors: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edwards scissorhands Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) every thing look nice so far...great job my friend!!! I hope you received the pdf files bonne journée!! oliver Edited January 7, 2012 by edwards scissorhands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanx Oliver. Yes the pdf was very helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 So another update on "Miss Lace". This is from last night. The bomb bay is complete, And I've started on the radio room. More later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 This is last night's work. Radios and transmitters and receivers fitted to one bulkhead, and drybrushed to bring out the detail: Stencils added to the flight deck door: And I started on the radio room floor: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Ok so today's progress on "Miss Lace" The flight deck is done: And I've also been working on more of the radio room: More soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Not been feeling well today. So just installed the rear gun position (which was finished earlier in the week), and the waist gun ammo boxes and feeds: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Well work continues on "Miss Lace". And today the fuselage became one. Tomorrow I'll start on the wings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edwards scissorhands Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Starting to come very big!!! nice work so far,cant waith to see on her wheels!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Playing around with some colour variation on different panels. Probably not accurate for "Miss Lace", but I'm having fun with her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Ok so the main fuselage is all painted, and now I've made a start on the horizontal stabilisers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 So bringing this thread up-to-date. I've finally finished the Yellow tail feathers. I'll install the elevators and rudder once the decalling has been completed. Now to concentrate on the wings. I'll be back later :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edwards scissorhands Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Well, now its starting to look like a very big airplane!!! nice job Mate!!! Maybe picture with the decals this week end? oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darren Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi Oliver I'm aiming to get the decals on the fuselage this weekend. Then I can concentrate on getting the wings painted before adding the decals to them, and then weathering the wings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edwards scissorhands Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Darren good luck with the rest of your mounting, I hope that everything going well merci Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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