papa 695s Meng Kids B-17G

[papa 695]

This is going to be my build for Pete’s Toon challenge.

There is some info about the B17 but it’s all in Chinese.
Think I may look for a Fw190 or 109 to go with it, to do a battle diorama type thing.

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Ian been so missed this, looks very good will make a nice companion for the Lancaster.

Looking farward to you building this one.

Pete.

 

[papa 695]

Got this today to go with the B17.

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Ian nice one, your going to make someone very jealous.
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Ian this there's a air battle diorama coming up here.
Pete.

 

[papa 695]

Hi Ian this there's a air battle diorama coming up here.
Pete.

That's the aim Pete

 

[papa 695]

Made a start on this one, with me going to build it in flight I’ve had to sort the wheels out

So I’ve cut one wheel in half top to bottom sanded the two halves and re glued them together. Once that’s dry I’ll cut them in half from the side and they should fit nicely.

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Ian nice Idea and good luck, I thought you were going to stay up on the first night band finish it in one go.
Pete.

 

[papa 695]

Hi Ian nice Idea and good luck, I thought you were going to stay up on the first night band finish it in one go.
Pete.

I got too tired had to be up for 5am for work.

 

[papa 695]

Put some detail on the bomb bay doors. And I’m thinking of changing the guns on the sides.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
Great start. I like the idea of displaying it in flight.
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Nearly got this one built.

 

[Polux]

Looking good so far Ian!!!

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Ian your not hanging round on this one, like the extra details, the new m/g look 100% better.
Look forward to seeing how you get it into flight mode.
Pete.

 

[Mickc1440]

Great start Ian, looking forward to seeing how this little DIO comes together.

 

[papa 695]

Right with me going to build this in flight, I need some pilots.

And I’ve also started the base.

 

[papa 695]

With the B17 nearly ready for painting, I thought I’d start the 109. Also with this going to be in flight it too needs a pilot. So I’m going to use one of the pilots you sometimes get in the egg planes.

He will get painted in German colours.

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Ian like the idea of adding the pilots make a big difference, I'm also going to the same by adding a pilot, top turret gunner, full cockpit and bomb aim, means a lot of cutting out.
Pete.

 

[Polux]

I’m with Peter, Ian. Add the pilots is a great idea!!!

 

[papa 695]

Pilots painted.