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04-24-2017, 09:08 AM
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These RAF Fortress Mk I (B-17C)s had a wide variety of paint schemes. There was apparently a lot of experimenting with various camouflage. The image below from a set of decals shows just a few. I hope to do some more of these. Only one Fortress Mk I went to Coastal Command. It was used in various electronic experiments. See profile below. It is on the “to do” list. I also do plan to do some Coastal Command Fortress Mk IIa (B-17E)s and Fortress Mk II (B-17F)s as well as some Bomber Command Fortress Mk III (B-17G)s.
That is a good book Don. I also recommend this book if you are interested in B-17s in Coastal Command… https://www.amazon.com/Boeing-Fortress-Coastal-Command-Service/dp/8389450887 Now back to back to Dan’s excellent build.
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04-25-2017, 05:55 PM
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Thanks folks...a tiny update for today! I got the tails on and they look neat. The only mistake was that I was so excited to add the fin that I forgot to add a little structural slice that helps keep it from being flat. Still looks ok, though and I like how the whole thing is starting to look like a real plane!
 Maybe the tub and starting the wings tonight...Dan
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04-26-2017, 07:12 AM
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Very clean work. At that size the missing former isn’t worth worrying about. I look forward to continued progress.
I was mistaken about the number of Fortress Mk Is being transferred to Coastal Command. About half a dozen actually ended up with them. I thought you might be interested in seeing the photos below pertaining to AN525 and her crew. There is still wreckage of the Fortress Mk I at the crash site as well as a memorial plaque. The crew is buried at a local cemetery with one of the Fortresses propellers displayed as another memorial.
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04-26-2017, 11:17 AM
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That's so cool, John. I'll be around Oslo in August to visit some of my wife's family. I may try and figure out where this is!
More on the pretty plane tonight. Dan
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04-28-2017, 11:19 PM
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All,
Started to add the mid wings. The left side went on great. Can't believe how well the fillet fits. Design, design, design!     I also added the belly gunner's position and the tail wheel as well as the nose glass. Hopefully I can get the wings completed this weekend! Cheers, Dan
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04-29-2017, 01:15 AM
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 She's looking good. I'd forgotten about the original vertical stabilizer configuration. It does look kind of shark fin-ish.
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04-29-2017, 06:14 AM
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This is an outstanding build! Keep the pictures coming.
You've discovered what I learned awhile ago . . . John Dell models are excellently designed and the graphics are unbelievable! They are truly a pleasure to build and look fantastic when finished, especially with all the crew members, ammo boxes, test equipment and stuff he adds to the kit.
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04-29-2017, 09:34 AM
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Really coming along nicely. Looks great!
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