B-17G Flying Fortress, 447th Bombardment Group, RAF Rattlesden, England

[Olo]

looking good..just wonder why do some engine covers are bend 90 degrees? In the real plane they were bend but not as much....

[Erik Zwaan]

Very smart idea to build the model in stages, it would be very difficult to handle otherwise considering its size. I bought it a few years ago as well and got a bit lost in adding all kinds of details and modifications in the cockpit, navigator/bomb aimer and radio compartments as the kits' own internal design is pretty basic. Then I started to build the wing structure and only then realized its size.... And ever since it's patiently waiting for revival. You're doing an excellent job Zenon!

Erik

[Zenon1947]

Originally Posted by Olo

looking good..just wonder why do some engine covers are bend 90 degrees? In the real plane they were bend but not as much....

Olo, engines are like in the instruction. They're OK.


Here's the current status of my work on B-17.
You can see some of my methods and how I use black threads(for wheels) and old plastic bottles(for all that glazing).

[Rata]

Going nicely Zenon.

[Olo]

Here are some pictures of B-17 aluminum cast wheels for your consideration...

[Don Boose]

It's looking very beautiful! Nice to see the entire fuselage, wing, and tail assembly all together.

Thanks for sharing your innovative techniques for emulating tire treads and for transforming soda bottles into Perspex canopy, turret, and blister parts.

Don

[Zenon1947]

Finished...........

[rifleman]

out standing job and well built b 17 10 out of 10

[Olo]

Looking good Zenon..congratulation

[YOAVHOZMI]

very impressive model...well done

YOAV