Papa695s 1/48 Revell B17.

[papa 695]

This is going to be my next build, I got the kit from Ron ( Spanner 570 ) some time ago. Not sure what scheme to go for, I’ll decide on that when I get to the painting stage. It will be an OOB build.

 

[peterairfix]

I have often looked at this one so I will be looking in from time to time to see if I might be tempted to get one

 

[spanner570]

I wondered what happened to this......Have you been treading on the box!

Good luck with the build, Ian.

 

[Gern]

Is that the dark green almost brittle plastic it's moulded in? I find Tamiya Extra thin really struggles with it and I have to use EMA Plastic Weld which I think is a bit 'hotter'.

 

[papa 695]

I wondered what happened to this......Have you been treading on the box!

Good luck with the build, Ian.

No just stuck it in the loft Ron.

 

[papa 695]

Is that the dark green almost brittle plastic it's moulded in? I find Tamiya Extra thin really struggles with it and I have to use EMA Plastic Weld which I think is a bit 'hotter'.

Yes Dave, thanks for the heads up with the glue.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Blimey,i`ve got this exact same kit in my Garage Stash,(Box is too big for my Office Stash),
Totally agree about the brittle plastic,and the details are quite limited,however,if you`re not TOO worried about a critically acclaimed result,i reckon this is a great specimen.....
.... Crack on Ian,i`m looking forward to following this one.

 

[Valeron]

Looking forward to seeing this one. Good luck.

 

[papa 695]

Thanks for looking in guys, plenty of tea and coffee available, also Tunnocks caramel wafers ( Ron’s favourite).
Made a start on this, the cockpit parts built and ready for painting.

 

[papa 695]

All painted and glued together, and decals on the cockpit parts.

 

[peterairfix]

Considering how basic it is you've done a good job on the old pit

 

[yak face]

Did someone say Tunnocks ?!! I’m in!
Regardless of biscuit bribes I’m always a keen watcher of Ians builds , great start mate , cheers tony

 

[Jim R]

Not many aeroplanes more famous than Memphis Belle. Interesting about the plastic. I like that EMA Plastic Weld.
I agree with Peter. That's a fine job you've done on that cockpit.

 

[papa 695]

Thanks for joining in guys, I hope I can do it some justice.

 

[flyjoe180]

I like how they provide both red and blue wheel hub decals for Memphis Belle, that's a point of controversy for some. Off to a good start Ian

 

[papa 695]

I like how they provide both red and blue wheel hub decals for Memphis Belle, that's a point of controversy for some. Off to a good start Ian

Cheers Joe, I was looking on line about the B17 and Memphis Belle, and saw a scheme that really caught my eye. So Memphis Belle is out. But you’ll have to wait for the painting stage to find out.

 

[papa 695]

Done a little more work to this, got the wings put together, it says to fit the wheels before you put them together, but I’m sure I can fit them after. Also started re scribing the panel lines.

 

[adt70hk]

Ian

That cockpit is looking the business. Great work indeed.

Very well done.

Andrew

 

[papa 695]

Got a little bit more done.

 

[yak face]

Great progress Ian , re scribing looks good . Interested to see the scheme , glad you found something different , Memphis belle has been a bit overdone over the years plus its not a particularly interesting scheme , theres far better out there , cheers tony