Jim R
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Better and better Ron. Must take quite a leap of faith when you look at the first coat to know it will be OK. That first coat is an "Oh s**t, it's ruined" moment 
Revell 1/72 B17-G Flying Fortress.
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Just caught up Ron, some outstanding work going on.
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Thanks boys.
I've painted on the leading edges black and silver. Normally I would mark the lines with a pencil and work to these, but luckily, the leading edge panel lines were nice and distinct, so I was able to work the brush up to these to give me a straight line.
I've also added the butchered half cockpit and tidied things up as I went along and added a bit more weathering here an there.
Half cockpit frame fixed.
Ready for the decals. then I will add the wings. Finally fit the gun barrels and any other items that I might have otherwise knocked off!
Cheers.
Ron
I've painted on the leading edges black and silver. Normally I would mark the lines with a pencil and work to these, but luckily, the leading edge panel lines were nice and distinct, so I was able to work the brush up to these to give me a straight line.
I've also added the butchered half cockpit and tidied things up as I went along and added a bit more weathering here an there.
Half cockpit frame fixed.
Ready for the decals. then I will add the wings. Finally fit the gun barrels and any other items that I might have otherwise knocked off!
Cheers.
Ron
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Coming along great guns Ron.
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Thanks Ian.
It's been a long, head scratching build, but hey ho, who needs an easy life? ME!
Thanks for the post.
Ron
It's been a long, head scratching build, but hey ho, who needs an easy life? ME!
Thanks for the post.
Ron
langy71
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Love this,
I reckon that after this is finished we should all club together and buy you a full sized Tank to have a crack at....great work Ron..(as always)
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Jim and Rick. There in lies the truth.
So keen was I to have a crack at exposing one half of the B-17G, that I didn't give the decals on the port side a second's thought. As can be seen and judging by your posts, I suspect you've already sussed there is a big hole where most of the cracking nose artwork should go....
Not to worry and I'm certainly not bothered in the slightest. I'm having too much fun with the build. If nothing else, it's taught me to think things through properly before getting out the drill, saw (any type), file, teeth, pickaxe, scissors, hammer and chisel........
Thanks also to Chris for your excellent idea......
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scottie3158
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Ron,
That is looking very nice mate.
That is looking very nice mate.
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Hi Ron
great job, looking really good. Far better than my attempt of a few years ago.
great job, looking really good. Far better than my attempt of a few years ago.
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Thanks Paul, Peter and Mick for your nice posts. 
Decals on.
Antenna wires done too.
I took some of the pictures before I added the antenna. In fact nearly all are missing the wires. Bit of muck and dust added. Yes, I know it looks like silvering, but trust me it ain't.
The nose art.
After me wrecking the wrong side of the aircraft, I've managed to salvage summat from the nose art. Obviously not accurate, but better than now't! It'll do me......
Then you put the right wing on.......ta, ra
Now chaps, here's one for you all to kind'a vote on....
I intend to show the nice engine details on the port wing. Here's where you good people come in.
Options.
Have both engines exposed, minus props.
" " " " plus props.
Have the port inner engine complete with prop and cover and leave the outer engine showing. (minus or plus prop.)
Have the outer finished - Inner showing. ( minus or plus prop)
S*d it! Have both engines complete with cover and props!.
I'm leaning towards option three with prop.
Over to my learned friends.
Cheers.
Ron
Decals on.
Antenna wires done too.
I took some of the pictures before I added the antenna. In fact nearly all are missing the wires. Bit of muck and dust added. Yes, I know it looks like silvering, but trust me it ain't.
The nose art.
After me wrecking the wrong side of the aircraft
, I've managed to salvage summat from the nose art. Obviously not accurate, but better than now't! It'll do me......Then you put the right wing on.......ta, ra
Now chaps, here's one for you all to kind'a vote on....
I intend to show the nice engine details on the port wing. Here's where you good people come in.
Options.
Have both engines exposed, minus props.
" " " " plus props.
Have the port inner engine complete with prop and cover and leave the outer engine showing. (minus or plus prop.)
Have the outer finished - Inner showing. ( minus or plus prop)
S*d it! Have both engines complete with cover and props!.
I'm leaning towards option three with prop.
Over to my learned friends.
Cheers.
Ron
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Jim R
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I'm for both exposed, one (inner) with and one (outer) without prop.
langy71
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I'd go for this with a slight caveat, how's about having bits of the actual prop cut down to match the opened up area of the nacelle...?
(just a thought, so don't hate me for the extra work involved..lol)
