Classic Kit: Hasegawa 1/72 B-17G
Here's the vintage Hasegawa that is still being sold today. I finished it in April and on this one I photographed it outside using a Nikon film camera. An Eduard mask made it so much easier in painting the model. I did correct the windshield outline and also faired in the clear nose to eliminate the glue line. On photos the chin gun has a zipper cover on the opening. I just filled the turret with blue tac and painted it green. Tamiya silver is my go to spray can paint and I also used Tamiya gloss red. I did learn that the wing insignia touches the rudder aileron line. That is something I never noticed. I forgot to add the wing stripes and painted them on after I completed the model.
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John Healy said on July 18, 2021
Great job, David. I think that old kit still comes in a very close second to the Airfix model for 1/72 B-17s. It looks better then both Academy and Revell, and you got the most out of it!
David Garcia said on July 18, 2021
Hi John,
Thank you! I have new Airfix kit and others. I like this one because it is simple to build without 10,000 parts in the box like new kits have. I want to do the original Revell Memphis Belle but I have others in the line. I would like to try some new tricks on that classic kit.
Jay Mitchell said on July 18, 2021
Hasegawa & Nikons ! Can’t do any better then that ! I have that B-17 with the “ Chow Hound” decals.
David Garcia said on July 18, 2021
Ha! Indeed. I'm old school when it comes to kits and cameras. Still shoot film and love it.
John vd Biggelaar said on July 18, 2021
Great Fortress, David.
Those red accents are awesome onthe NMF.
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David Garcia said on July 18, 2021
Thanks! I want to do a diorama 'scene' with a red B-17 like the model. Now that Airfix has issued USAAF ground equipment and vehicles I can do it. The attached photo shows the scene I want to photograph. I'll have to build another B-17 though.
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Spiros Pendedekas said on July 18, 2021
Loved your model, David: you brought out the best of it indeed!
I was really excited to read that you used Nikon film camera to take the pics!
I am a proud owner of a Canon A-1 and an AE-1 Program cameras, with full assorment of goodies!
David Garcia said on July 19, 2021
Hi Spiros!
Thank you. That's so cool that you have those classic Canon cameras. They have lasted a lot longer than some digital cameras. Post some of you model photos taken with the cameras.
Bob Torres said on July 18, 2021
Nice looking B-17, I like the whole silver/red look on this plane. I built this kit years ago and enjoyed it very much.
David Garcia said on July 19, 2021
Hi Bob,
I've had this kit sitting on the bench for years. This winter I got it done; it was my first model after a year long hiatus to concentrate on my photography. I like the kit.
Greg Kittinger said on July 19, 2021
Looks good! I always liked that silver/red scheme - stands out nicely.
David Garcia said on July 20, 2021
Thanks Greg! Yes those markings are quite distinctive.
Robert Royes said on July 19, 2021
A super Flying Fortress! Your the second person in a week that said they use film to take pictures.
David Garcia said on July 20, 2021
Thanks Robert! Yes I'm a film photographer and use all sorts of cameras. Here's an Me109G photographed at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach a couple of years ago with a Minolta Autocord Twin Lens Reflex a friend gave me. It shoots 2 1/4 film. I mostly use digital for model photos.
Link to some of my photos: https://thevidphotography.com/
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Robert Royes said on July 20, 2021
Nice! Where do you get them developed? I've got a few old cameras from my Dad, a Rolliflex TLR, and a 'baby ' Rolliflex.
David Garcia said on July 20, 2021
You have a couple of Rollie’s! That’s really neat. As for development of my film I do B&W myself and send out c-41 and E6 to labs. My favorite is Dwayne’s Photo in Parsons Kansas. I just found a new lab closer in Charlottesville, VA. They also repair vintage cameras. I send all my film cameras there. I order film from Adorama or B&H.