Curt B Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Hey All, This is probably a stupid question, but has anyone heard anything about the release date of the subject kit? I placed a pre-order some weeks back, and I am certainly not in need of this kit because I don't have enough models to work on, but curious if there has been any talk about when we might see this kit 'hit the street'. I've never really been one to do pre-orders, though I did most recently place a pre-order for the Magic Factory A-4M, which was released recently, and which I now have in my hands. I've never contemplated a build as huge as a 1/48 B-17, and while the extras and cool decals may make me break down and work this model, I'm guessing my kit will end up in the hands of someone who buys one or all of my model stash after my demise. In any event, would love to see this thing in person, so looking for any tidbits anyone may have heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Here's what Squadron has to say on the subject. I swear that Spruebrothers put something out about it too, but now I can't find it. Looks like we're just a few weeks away from it. They had a small number of kits available at the Nats. Aaron Update on Eduard's Bloody Hundredth B-17F Kit Release - Squadron.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WymanV Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I picked mine up at NATS on Friday and there was still quite a selection available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 Wow, cool update, guys! Thank you so much...looks like my B-17 will be coming quite soon!! Yea!! 🤗 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 My pre-order kit came yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 5 hours ago, chukw said: My pre-order kit came yesterday. What store did you order yours from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I already have a couple HK B-17F. I wonder if Eduard will release there upgrades for sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 1 hour ago, Geoff M said: I already have a couple HK B-17F. I wonder if Eduard will release there upgrades for sale? Hard to say, but Eduard wants to sell as much as they can, like any business. I’m guessing that it might be awhile, but they will eventually put the upgrades up for sale. Years back, Dragon made some kits that were supposed to be limited edition, but today, you can buy that ‘limited edition’ anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 On 7/31/2024 at 3:03 PM, Curt B said: What store did you order yours from? Directly from Eduard. Got the extra decals for pre-ordering, plus a Secret Bonus. I'll never tell! 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 1 hour ago, chukw said: Directly from Eduard. Got the extra decals for pre-ordering, plus a Secret Bonus. I'll never tell! 😄 Ahhhh, lucky you! I'm just happy to be getting the pre-order extras that I'll get from thhe Eduard resellers. I kind of ordered this B-17 on a whim. I'd never considered building such a huge plane, though, honestly, a lot of the 1/48 modern jets are pretty big themselves, and I've got a BUNCH of those. Now, just trying to figure out shelf space.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 I got a preparing to ship notice from squadron today…. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 8 hours ago, B-17 guy said: I got a preparing to ship notice from squadron today…. Me, too! Cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 (edited) My B-17 just got here a short while ago (thank you Squadron / Brandon Lowe). While I knew it was going to be a big airplane, I honestly had no idea how huge this thing is!!! I only cracked the box for a minute, as I wanted to actually see the plastic, and the way it's packed makes it look like the wings are molded in one piece (not the case, but an incredible presentation, tot be sure)!! Very impressive model. I've never gotten anything that looks as imposing as this plane. I can only imagine what this thing would/will look like when placed on the same surface as my other 1/48 WWII planes (mostly fighters) and compare how they look. Fantastic!! Edited August 19 by Curt B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 (edited) On 8/16/2024 at 6:06 PM, Curt B said: My B-17 just got here a short while ago (thank you Squadron / Brandon Lowe). while I knew it was going to be a big airplane, I honestly had no idea how huge this thing is!!! I only cracked the box for a minute, as I wanted to actually see the plastic, and the way it's packed makes it look like the wings are molded in one piece (not the case, but an incredible presentation, tot be sure)!! Very impressive model. I've never gotten anything that looks as imposing as this plane. I can only imagine what this thing would/will look like when placed on the same surface as my other 1/48 WWII planes (mostly fighters) and compare how they look. Fantastic!! You’ve never a 48th scale B-17 before? They’re big but there are bigger. I should have mine today too. Edited August 19 by B-17 guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 18 minutes ago, B-17 guy said: You’ve never a 48th scale B-17 before? They’re big but there are bigger. I should have mine today too. No, I've never built or even seen a 1/48 B-17 'in the flesh'. As i wrote, I have quite a few modern jets in 1/48, and they are pretty big, also. I'm thinking about the Su-27 and MiG-31, and even an F-14 with wings full forward, as examples, but the B-17 makes them look small in comparison. (As an aside, I'm amazed how tiny a modern jet can be and still carry a heavier maximum payload than a B-17!!). I hope you get your B-17 today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mawz Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 On 8/19/2024 at 12:07 PM, Curt B said: No, I've never built or even seen a 1/48 B-17 'in the flesh'. As i wrote, I have quite a few modern jets in 1/48, and they are pretty big, also. I'm thinking about the Su-27 and MiG-31, and even an F-14 with wings full forward, as examples, but the B-17 makes them look small in comparison. (As an aside, I'm amazed how tiny a modern jet can be and still carry a heavier maximum payload than a B-17!!). I hope you get your B-17 today. Worth noting the MiG-31 and B-17F are just about identical in length, the wingspan of the B-17 is much greater though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Kinda off topic but does anyone make a B-17 crew inflight to put in the seats for a flying display? I know Monogram had a set of crew figures in the high end B-17 kit. Now back to our regular scheduled B-17 chat..... Cheers....Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 On 8/23/2024 at 5:48 PM, aircommando130 said: Kinda off topic but does anyone make a B-17 crew inflight to put in the seats for a flying display? I know Monogram had a set of crew figures in the high end B-17 kit. Now back to our regular scheduled B-17 chat..... Cheers....Ron Legend does http://www-legend.co.kr/portfolio/lf4816-b-17-crew-set/ You can get them individually too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Thanks for the link! Cheers....Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Aside from the decals has anything changed from the earlier "F" release? And if any of you have direct knowledge, what did they change from the "G" kits aside from the obvious fuselage changes? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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