Bigasshammm Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Anything in there from the 96th, 100th or 452nd, Bigasshammm? My grandfather was in the 483rd so I'm going to do one of the 1/48th Gs as a ship he flew on during the famous 15th AF Memmingen mission. Custom decals and masks. Another G is going to be built as a 487th BG plane for the local museum. They have the medals and such for the pilot and he often visits the museum, it will also be custom. I'll probably do another of the 1/72 Gs that I have as a 483rd plane. Either the same as the 48th scale one or one of the others he flew on I have all the tail numbers of aircraft he was a gunner on. After that I have a 1/48th F I'm not sure what I'll build it into and a few other 1/72nds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hey, get to work, Prop Duster! By the way ... we ALL love shiny props .... Cheers, Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Little bit of work done to day. Filling the inside of the closed up waist gunner window and then adding a some detail .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Nice blend. pre cut strips or did you cut your own? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Nice blend. pre cut strips or did you cut your own? Can I call you "Bah" for short, Bigasshammm?! Yes, pre-cut strips of Evergreen were used for this. I've moved on to put more detail under the new window too and a scratchbuilt oxygen hose and will post more pics when I've finished this area and added primer. Cheers! Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) "You can call me Susan if it makes you happy" Love the movie Sn atch. Yea call me whatever Big, BAH, Kris, ***! (lol) What size strips I'll have to pick some up and copy you. Edited March 19, 2012 by Bigasshammm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prop Duster Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 "You can call me Susan if it makes you happy" Love the movie Sn atch. Yea call me whatever Big, BAH, Kris, ***! (lol) Susanbigbahkris----that's supposed to be easer than Bigasshammm ?? Soundsto me. .................. OK I'll go over here and be good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Managed to get a little work done these past few days. Most of the detail in the port waist gun position is finished and ready for aluminium paint before the final details (oxy bottle etc) are added. Toilet has been scratch built. And I've started to detail the front end - the bombardier's station. Having fun! Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Ha Ha!! Love the potty! (Or as you Brits call it, the WC). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Think it needs to be lowered a touch to avoid headbanging whilst dumping ... Ha Ha!! Love the potty! (Or as you Brits call it, the WC). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prop Duster Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Think it needs to be lowered a touch to avoid headbanging whilst dumping ... OH! Gad! potty humor ---run for your lives!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 More detailing on the interior today. Almost ready for some primer .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sweet detailing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hi everyone! Unfortunately the B-17 has been put away for a while as I try to find my lost mojo! I have managed to make some good progress on a Hobby Boss F3 Demon (which seems to be a nice kit, goes together well and makes a nice change building a 1960s era jet) so I may post some pics of that and then hopefully I'll be in a 'better place' to come back to the B-17! Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hi everyone! Unfortunately the B-17 has been put away for a while as I try to find my lost mojo! I have managed to make some good progress on a Hobby Boss F3 Demon (which seems to be a nice kit, goes together well and makes a nice change building a 1960s era jet) so I may post some pics of that and then hopefully I'll be in a 'better place' to come back to the B-17! Cheers Ian I feel your pain, man. The arrival of summer and it's associated activities has put a serious kink in my modelling time. Remember, this is a hobby, meant to be enjoyed at your leisure. The mojo will return. Cheers,BD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I have the same issue with my Lulu Belle build, trust me, I feel your pain! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I have 5 of them still waiting to be finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier/Viper Fan Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Sweet Fort, i have revells new tool 72nd to do, with your build and watching Fortress i just want to get started, damn those other builds in the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks for your support in sharing the pain guys. Much appreciated. The F3 Demon is coming along nicely so it's coming back slowly :o) Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 I have 5 of them still waiting to be finished. 5 huh? Well you are the B17 guy!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Just pulled this off the shelf again .... I think the time has come to brave up and get working on it. I have slowly growing interest in me "452nd BG at Deopham Green" Facebook page so it will be nice to show there that a new B-17 with the square L is on the production line! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 So the ball is rolling again, albeit a little slowly. Had a day off work today so managed to get a little more interior work done, including starting to get some paint on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Wow, I've got some plans for the same kit. I don't think I can come close to this level tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks Aggressor01. I'm sure you'd be fine trying a little detailing. What I've done here isn't particularly complicated but because the kit is pretty basic and pretty big, it's taking a loooooong time! Day off work today though so managed to get a little work done, mostly around the port wing flap area. Here are the pics... Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Nice to see you working on this again, Ian! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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