GPM B-17 Flying Fortress 1\33 card kit

[peterairfix]

I am going to revive this thread with a completely new build as the original has been trashed with the constant moving about from draw to draw
So here's the first part of the build and it benefits from laser cut frames.

 

[peterairfix]

One cockpit finished it seems to be going better than the last one.

 

[Bigfoot57]

I’ve got loads of these types of models including a B17 so will be watching this one see any tips you have

Regards

Colin

 

[Defiant911]

This is taking shape well, utterly amazing how a few bits of cardboard can create such a great and detailed model. I’ll watch this build with interest.

 

[peterairfix]

Going a bit better this time around as I have got the hang of this build so I have added another section and body work on and now started on the bomb aimers position.

 

[peterairfix]

Top canopy is complete and glazed and I have added the tail section and tail wheel.

 

[peterairfix]

Tail and rear wing constructed and installed 

 

[peterairfix]

Started on the the main wings they come in three parts so I have done the first two nearest the fuselage.

 

[peterairfix]

I have just spent the most of today building the lower ball turret witch is where I stumbled on the last attempt.

 

[peterairfix]

All wings attached and looking like an aircraft and I have started the starboard outside engine nacelle.
And after this one and my bismarck and titanic are finished no more card models

 

[peterairfix]

While in between plastic projects I have built up and fitted the two outside engine nacelles

 

[tigersteve]

Looks like your hard work is paying off nicely !

 

[peterairfix]

After my big tank build time to return to another big build and I have started on the inboard engine nacelle.

 

[peterairfix]

I am coming to the end of this build as i have all four engines attached and main landing gear attached.
here's the parts for the landing gear
And here's how she looks now with all four engines
And with the landing gear attached