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PacificWind
08-11-2018, 11:30 AM
I've recently found this B-17E in a very interesting camo from my favorite theater of WWII - Pacific.
And here's the question, can anyone repaint and modify one of Bruno's B-17s into this one? I was thinking about doing it by myself but camo alignment is a horror for me!:)
CMDRTED
08-11-2018, 12:21 PM
how about using one of John dells B-17 in 1/48 and reducing it.
PacificWind
08-11-2018, 12:30 PM
how about using one of John dells B-17 in 1/48 and reducing it.

That's a good idea too.
MichaelS
08-11-2018, 02:34 PM
how about using one of John dells B-17 in 1/48 and reducing it.

That's what I plan on doing.
tigertony100
08-14-2018, 08:29 AM
how about using one of John dells B-17 in 1/48 and reducing it.

Hello, where can I find that John Dell´s model? Regards.Tony
tigertony100
08-14-2018, 08:35 AM
Are you planning to upscale it to 1/100? Those images seems to be from a VideoGame.
tigertony100
08-14-2018, 08:38 AM
Sorry, the images you upload at Bruno´s thread seems to be from a VideoGame.
PacificWind
08-14-2018, 03:06 PM
Tony, yes these pictures are from simulator. I couldn't find anything better.
I don't think I'll upscale it to 1/100. I would build it in 1/150 or 1/200.
ViperPilot
08-14-2018, 06:45 PM
Is the Model in question made in a Plain scheme?

If it is, IMHO I'd jump in & do the Camo by hand. It's not that hard to do, actually. Just find a color 3 view, or use the Video game as your template.

There should be better documentation out there in the ether; in '42, E models in the PTO were quite scarce.

:)
John Dell
08-15-2018, 07:28 AM
This is one of the paint schemes I have been planning to do. But have been way too busy as of late with other things. I’m still trying to get my “Memphis Belle” kit done. Here are a couple reference photos from the batch I’ve been accumulating for my eventual kit. I hope they are helpful.

You might also want to check out this link.

https://archive.org/details/BattleOfMidway (https://archive.org/details/BattleOfMidway)

Famous director John Ford made this color documentary/propaganda film during the Battle of Midway. There are some nice shots of B-17Es wearing the Hawaii Air Depot scheme. The color photos posted are screen captures from this film.