Airfix B-17 G 1/72
Hi there,
This is my recent project, a nice Airfix kit. Not my usual scale, but this bird in 1/48 just won't fit my space here.
Except Eduard Masks, a must for all these clear parts, everything else OOB.
Fitting is nice in general, except for the clear parts that build into the tail gun structure being too narrow for the fuselage, which causes a step. Also, after glueing the fuselage halves, I ended up with a gap right in front of the windshield. Despite this, the clear part for the "canopy" structure fitted well with the gap. So, instead of forcing the halves to join, I just put some additional plastic between them and the result was fine.
Decals a little bit too thick, but with the help of Mr Setter, went really well.
Hope you enjoy!
Cheers!
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Robert Knaack said on March 27, 2021
Quite a beauty, George. Very fine detail work, makes it look larger scale. Liked!
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
John Healy said on March 27, 2021
Looks great, George.
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
Tom Cleaver said on March 27, 2021
Very nice work George - the NMF is very accurate and realistic in its look.
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
Spiros Pendedekas said on March 27, 2021
Great job, George.
Nice NMF and weathering!
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
George Williams said on March 27, 2021
I always enjoy seeing a well built Airfix kit, and this is a good example, definitely liked.
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
Mark Kannemeyer said on March 27, 2021
Lovely build George. That elusive convincing NMF is well done.
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
John vd Biggelaar said on March 27, 2021
Great build, George.
The various tones in NMF is well done.
Exhaust stains and other weathering as well.
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
Tom Bebout said on March 27, 2021
Good looking Fortress George, well done.
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
Bob Bailey said on March 27, 2021
A top-notch build, George. And weathered to perfection. Photos from above show-off a high degree of realism. Exceptional.
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
Stephen W Towle said on March 27, 2021
The Airfix kit manages to play the role of the B-17 very well. George you did an excellent job on the nose. Some folks have trouble getting the rectangle piece that covers the bombardier's station free of seams. Which appears on some Revell builds too. The exhaust staining is well done with the stains traveling around the engine nacelles in a twisting fashion and then spilling out onto the wings.
Two thumbs up George.
Looking forward to seeing your next build.
George V Guimaraes said on March 27, 2021
Thank you!
Haslam Yeoman said on March 27, 2021
Great NMF and weathering.
George V Guimaraes said on March 28, 2021
Thank you!
Doug Humphrey said on March 28, 2021
Wow! This is 1/72nd? Great job.
George V Guimaraes said on March 28, 2021
Yes , 1/72. Thank you!
Greg Kittinger said on March 29, 2021
A real beauty - I think you got the weathering just right! Well done.
George V Guimaraes said on March 30, 2021
Thank you, Greg!